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comes as a powder, which can be inhaled through the nose. Other recreational drugs, such as ecstasy, are taken as pills. The Effects of Recreational Drugs Recreational drugs have very different effects, and the effects can vary from person to person. Drugs known as stimulants speed up how the mind and body work, while drugs called sedatives slow things down. Drugs called hallucinogens alter how a user senses things, and trigger hallucinations—seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not really there. Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in the United States and many other countries. It comes from the plant

Crystal methamphetamine, also known as “ice” or “speed,” is a highly addictive stimulant that can cause serious health problems in users.

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