Drug Types
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Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, also known in street terms as “crank,” “speed," “meth,” and “wire,” has been a serious problem throughout Napa County for several decades.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is classified as a stimulant. It is derived from the coca leaf which grows in South America and is known for its medicinal value.
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Marijuana
Marijuana refers to the leaves and flowering buds of the hemp plant. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in Napa County.
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Heroin / Opiates
Opium is the milky latex fluid contained in the unripened seed pod of the poppy plant. Opium and its derivative drugs are classified as depressants.
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Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are both natural and man made and effect the senses creating images in which people hear and see thing created in their minds.
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Inhalants
Inhalant abuse is the sniffing volatile solvents, which can cause severe damage to the brain and nervous system.
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Ecstasy / MDMA
MDMA also known by the street name of “ecstasy” is a synthetic drug with both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties.
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Date Rape Drugs
Date rape drugs are used to assist a sexual assault.
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Steroids
Steroids can be legally prescribed to treat those with low testosterone levels and to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases.