- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD)

Common Types: Beer, Wine, Liquor (Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Tequila, etc.)
Street Names: Booze, Hooch, Sauce, Hard Stuff
Methods of Use: Drinking (oral consumption), Binge Drinking, Keg Stands, Beer Bongs, Alcohol Enemas (“butt chugging”)
Effects: Euphoria, lowered inhibitions, impaired judgment, slowed reflexes
Novel & Emerging Uses: Powdered alcohol, combining with energy drinks
Health Risks: Alcohol poisoning, liver disease, addiction, blackouts, DUIs
Other Facts: BAC levels and their effects on operating motor vehicles, legal drinking age is 21+

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Common Types: Marijuana, Hashish, THC concentrates (wax, shatter, oil)
Street Names: Weed, Pot, Herb, Grass, 420, Dabs, Bud, Trees, Za
Methods of Use: Smoking (joints, blunts, pipes, bongs), Dabbing, Vaping, Edibles, Tinctures
Effects: Relaxation, altered perception, increased appetite, impaired memory, slowed reaction time
Novel & Emerging Uses: High-potency THC products, synthetic cannabinoids (Spice, K2)
Health Risks: Impaired cognitive function, dependence, increased risk of mental health issues, psychosis, anxiety

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Common Types: LSD, PCP, Ketamine, Salvia, DMT
Street Names: Acid, Angel Dust, Special K, K-hole, Sally D
Methods of Use: Ingestion, Smoking, Snorting, Injection
Effects: Visual/auditory hallucinations, altered time perception, dissociation
Novel & Emerging Uses: Microdosing for mental health treatment
Health Risks: Psychosis, HPPD (Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder), bad trips
Other Facts: Differences between natural and synthetic hallucinogens

Common Types: Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium), Stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin), Sleep Aids (Ambien)
Street Names: Bars, Bennies, Addys, Zannies
Methods of Use: Swallowed, Crushed and Snorted, Injected
Effects: Increased focus (stimulants), sedation (benzos), relaxation
Novel & Emerging Uses: Study drug misuse, mixing with alcohol for stronger effects
Health Risks: Dependence, overdose, cognitive impairment
Other Facts: Safe medication disposal, prescription drug monitoring programs:

Common Types: Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms), MDMA (Ecstasy), Ayahuasca
Street Names: Shrooms, Molly, X, Aya
Methods of Use: Ingested, Brewed as Tea, Snorted (MDMA)
Effects: Euphoria, emotional openness, spiritual experiences, hallucinations
Novel & Emerging Uses: Psychedelic-assisted therapy, MDMA for PTSD treatment
Health Risks: Risk of serotonin syndrome, bad trips, psychological distress
Other Facts: Current research on therapeutic uses

Common Types: Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Amphetamines (Adderall, Ritalin)
Street Names: Coke, Blow, Meth, Crank, Uppers
Methods of Use: Snorted, Smoked, Injected, Orally Ingested
Effects: Increased energy, alertness, decreased appetite, euphoria
Novel & Emerging Uses: Prescription stimulant abuse in college students
Health Risks: Increased heart rate, paranoia, dependency, cardiovascular issues
Other Facts: Link to increased risk-taking behaviors

Common Types: Cigarettes, Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, Snuff
Street Names: Cigs, Smokes, Dip, Snus
Methods of Use: Smoking, Chewing, Sniffing (Snuff)
Effects: Nicotine buzz, relaxation, increased heart rate
Novel & Emerging Uses: Heated tobacco products, alternative nicotine delivery systems
Health Risks: Cancer, lung disease, cardiovascular issues, addiction
Other Facts: FDA regulations on tobacco products

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Common Types: E-cigarettes, Vape Pens, Mods, Pod Systems (JUUL)
Street Names: Vapes, E-cigs, Clouds, JUULing
Methods of Use: Inhalation (Vaporized Nicotine, CBD or THC)
Effects: Stimulant effects (nicotine), relaxation (THC vapes), lung irritation
Novel & Emerging Uses: Synthetic nicotine, vitamin-infused vaping
Health Risks: Popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans), lung injuries (EVALI), unknown long-term effects
Other Facts: FDA regulation, rise in youth vaping

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