Illicit (street) drugs 

Illicit drugs means illegal drugs, which are sold on the street. Illicit drugs generally have high addictive potential, are abused and cause harm.

Information on any illicit drug use includes any use of marijuana or hashish, cocaine, crack, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine, as well as misuse of prescription psychotherapeutic drugs.

Majority of people choose to use specific drug/s as they enjoy particular feelings that come from using them. For example people can use cannabis or drink alcohol to relax and relieve stress while other people like to use cocaine to increase their energy and boost their confidence.

Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws. UNODC is continuously monitoring and researching global illicit drug markets in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their dynamics.

They are sometimes called “street drugs.” Some examples include heroin (also called smack, junk, or dope), cocaine (coke or crack), PCP, ecstasy (MDMA), Rohypnol (roofies), and meth (crank or speed). The effects of illegal drugs can be hard to predict because: People respond differently to the same drugs.