There are many illegal drugs that can be made at home or bought on the black market.

While there are some relatively safe illegal drugs, many of the illegal drugs can be very lethal. Many fatalities each year are caused by overdosing on these drugs. As there is little information available on the safe levels of dosage on these drugs, it is extremely easy to overdose, which can lead to injury or fatalities.

In addition to the risk of overdosing, illegal drugs tend to be extremely addictive, which can put your financial stability in danger. As illegal drugs tend to be highly pricey, drug users can find themselves in very unpleasant situations. Many drug dealers will exploit addictions, which is equal to the risk of health issues caused from narcotic use.

There are many classes of illegal drugs. The most popular type of narcotic is those, like marijuana, that are psychotics. Psychotics change the way the mind thinks, resulting in highs or unnatural feelings of calm, joy. Narcotics with these kinds of effects tend to have periods of 'coming down', which is the bodies adjustment to the lack of stimulant.

Hallucinogenics are another class of popular illegal drug. These are stereotyped, usually in the sense of 'magic mushrooms'. LSD is an example of a well known hallucinogenic and psychedelic illegal drug.

Opiates are a type of illegal drug that is commonly tested for and easy to get. Derived from the common Asian poppy plant, opiates are known to have hallucinogenic effects. Opiates tend to be social drugs, used in groups or at social gatherings.

One of the most deadly types of illegal drugs are stimulants. A well known stimulant is crystal, which can be created by items bought from local drug stores. This ease of availability of components for the creation of crystal has allowed it to rise as one of the most wide spread illegal drugs available on the black markets. Ice laboratories are also a common target of police raids due to the dangers associated with ice, as well as other drugs that can be easily homemade.

The efforts to stop illegal drugs have resulted in heightened police surveillance, patrols and raids on buildings and organizations thought to be linked with narcotic use and selling. Narcotic screening by private and government employers is one of the efforts employers are taking to cease narcotic users from working for them. There have been quite a few laws established around the planet relating to the problem of illegal drugs. While these laws are put into place to guard the safety of the people, they can be devastating for those who are caught and punished under those laws.