Narcotics are strong prescription painkillers that relieve pain by preventing transmission of pain messages to the brain. They are habit forming if taken for too long. Talk about narcotic drugs addiction (Alfentanil, Codeine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Nalorphine, Opium, Oxycodone, etc).

Stimulants are used therapeutically to increase alertness or as recreational drugs. They can be also used as appetite suppressants and for boosting productivity. Talk about caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Butyl Nitrite, Dextroamphetamine, Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate, Phenmetrazine, etc). Hallucinogens are drugs that alter perceptions, thoughts and feelings. Talk about LSD, mescaline, MDMA (ecstasy), PCP, and psilocybin (magic mushrooms).

Alcoholism is a chronic disorder that includes alcohol craving and dependence as well as decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. Alcoholism can be fatal to an alcoholic as well as his family. In this forum you can talk about dealing with alcoholism, alcoholism treatments, alcohol associated diseases, family problems, etc.

Nicotine is an addictive drug used in tobacco. It is extremely toxic and causing damage to the lung tissues, constriction of blood vessels, increases blood pressure and heart rate and stimulates central nervous system. Talk about your nicotine addiction, quitting attempts, nicotine related diseases, nicotine replacement products, nicotine patches etc.

Sedatives (depressants) are drugs that that suppress the central nervous system causing the body to slow down and relax, relieving anxiety and producing sleep. The most commonly used/abused are barbiturates (Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, phenobarbital) and benzodiazepines (Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Valium, Xanax, Rohypnol) but also chloral hydrate, glutethimide (Doriden), methaqualone and meprobamate.

Marijuana aka weed, pot, ganja, hemp, grass, hash etc is a psychoactive drug produced from parts of the Cannabis sativa plant that major active THC compound that has psychoactive and medicinal effects when consumed. No matter whether you recognize cannabis addiction or not, post your cannabis topics in this forum.

Talk about addictions that do not fit into other forums. Discuss sex and pornography addiction, gambling addiction, computer and video games addiction, etc.

Been addicted, went to hell and came back! You are welcome to tell your story or the story of your closest family and friends!