On October 17, 2018 cannabis became legal in Canada. The purpose of the Cannabis Act is to protect public health, public safety, and to “[…] create a strict legal framework to control the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis across Canada”.

Its cost on the street: about $20 an ounce. Generally, K2 is a mixture of spices, herbs and shredded plant material that is sprayed with a synthetic compound similar to the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

Health Canada says smoking synthetic cannabinoids can result in symptoms that range from seizures to hallucinations to acute psychosis. Proponents of the product — also known as “spice,” or K2 — stress that it is legal. But Health Canada considers it a controlled substance if it gives the same effect as marijuana.

Rohypnol can’t be legally prescribed or sold in Canada or the United States; however, it is available as a prescription drug in 80 other countries.

Cannabis remains the most commonly used drug in Canada, as it is in many other countries. Previous Canadian and international research of adults and youth have found an association between cannabis consumption and an increased likelihood of using other types of substances, including alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

LSD is controlled under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Activities such as sale, possession, and production of LSD are illegal unless authorized for medical, scientific or industrial purposes.

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13 September 2011 – According to the latest report published by UNODC, amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) such as “ecstasy” and methamphetamine now rank as the world’s second most widely abused drug type after cannabis.

Marijuana (cannabis) refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant and is the most commonly used illicit substance. It is now legal in some states for medical and recreational use.

The answer is with manufacturing. While many of these substances certainly come from other places, America supplies plenty of its own drug supply, too. Of the drugs that are entering the United States from outside native territories, most are coming from Central and South America.

What is it? Caffeine is the world’s most popular drug. Caffeine occurs naturally in products such as coffee, tea, chocolate and cola soft drinks, and is added to a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications, including cough, cold and pain remedies.

The drug is notorious for causing the jitters and anxiety, particularly at higher doses. People with underlying mental health issues may be more susceptible: a review of eight studies found that caffeine aggravated symptoms of anxiety and panic disorder (Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2011).

Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That’s roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two “energy shot” drinks. Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content in beverages varies widely, especially among energy drinks.