There are many illegal drugs that can be homegrown or bought on the streets.

While there are some low-risk illegal drugs, many of the illegal drugs can be very dangerous. Many fatalities each year are caused by overdosing on these drugs. As there is little info easily accessed on the safe levels of dosage on these drugs, it is extremely easy to overdose, which can lead to injury or death.

Illegal drugs tend to be extremely addictive, which can burden financial stability as well as promote overdoses. As illegal drugs tend to be extremely expensive, drug users can find themselves in very unpleasant situations. Many drug dealers will exploit addictions, which is equal to the dangers of health problems caused from narcotic use.

There are many classes of illegal drugs. The most common class of narcotic is those, like marijuana, that are psychotics. Psychotics change the way the mind thinks, allowing for highs or unnatural feelings of calm, happiness. Narcotics with these kinds of effects tend to have periods of 'coming down', which is the bodies adjustment to the absence of stimulant.

Hallucinogenics are another type of common illegal drug. These are stereotyped, usually in the form of 'magic mushrooms'. LSD is an type of a well known hallucinogenic and psychedelic illegal drug.

Opiates are a kind of illegal drug that is commonly screened for and simple to acquire. Derived from the common Asian poppy plant, opiates are known to have hallucinogenic effects. Opiates tend to be group drugs, used in groups or at party events.

One of the most lethal forms of illegal drugs are stimulants. A well known stimulant is meth, which can be produced by items purchased from local drug stores. This ease of availability of components for the crafting of meth has given it to rise as one of the most wide spread illegal drugs available on the black markets. Crystal labs are also a popular target of police raids due to the risks associated with crystal, as well as other drugs that can be easily made at home.

The efforts to cease illegal drugs have caused heightened police surveillance, patrols and raids on buildings and organizations thought to be linked with narcotic use and selling. Drug screening by private and government employers is one of the efforts companies are taking to cease narcotic users from working for them. There have been many laws made around the globe dealing with the problem of illegal drugs. While these rules are put into place to guard the safety of the people, they can be devastating for those who are caught and punished under those rules.