We're not here to tell you what to do. We're here so that whatever you decide, you actually know what you're dealing with — the real effects, the real risks, the real stories from people your age.
Weed, hash, marijuana, skunk, pot
The most used illegal substance among teens. Most people who try it won't become dependent — but some will, especially if they start young.
Beer, wine, spirits — the legal one
Legal, normalized, everywhere. Also the substance most likely to cause death from overdose in teenagers, and one of the most addictive substances that exists.
Ecstasy, molly, pills, E
Produces intense feelings of connection and euphoria. The biggest risk isn't the MDMA — it's that what you buy is rarely pure MDMA.
Coke, snow, charlie, blow
Short-lived euphoria, powerful psychological addiction. One of the hardest habits to break — not because the body craves it, but because the mind does.
Cigarettes, vapes, pouches, snus
Underestimated because it's legal and doesn't get you "high." Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances known — harder to quit than heroin for many people.
Magic mushrooms, shrooms, truffles
A psychedelic that alters perception profoundly. Not physically addictive. But a bad trip is a genuinely terrifying experience that can last 6 hours with no exit.
Ket, special K, vitamin K
A dissociative anaesthetic. Makes you feel detached from your body. Regular use destroys the bladder — damage that can be permanent and requires surgery.
Benzos, Xanax, Adderall, opioids, Valium
Often seen as "safer" because they come from pharmacies. They are not. Mixing them with alcohol or other substances kills people every week.
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First time I got properly drunk was at a party at 15. I threw up for three hours and my friend had to stay awake all night to make sure I was okay. I thought alcohol was safe because it's legal. Nobody told me that your liver at 15 processes it completely differently than an adult's. I still drink sometimes now but never more than two. That night scared me enough.
I took what I thought was MDMA at a festival. It wasn't. I found out later it was likely PMA which takes longer to hit so people take more thinking it's not working. I ended up in hospital. I'm fine now but I was not fine that night. If you're going to take pills, test them. Testing kits are like €10 online and they exist for a reason.
Started smoking weed at 14 because everyone around me did. By 16 I was smoking every day, alone, not just with friends. I didn't notice when it stopped being fun and started being something I needed to function. I stopped for a month last year and was genuinely anxious and irritable for the first two weeks. That's when I understood that "weed isn't addictive" is not the full story.
I started vaping at 13 because it smelled nice and everyone had one. I'm 16 now and I can't go four hours without it. I've tried to stop twice. Both times lasted less than a day. I spend €30 a week on vapes. I never smoked a cigarette in my life and somehow I'm more addicted than people who smoke. Nobody warned me how fast nicotine takes hold when you're young.
Whether something went wrong tonight, or you've realized something has slowly gotten out of control — there's a way forward. Here's where to start.
If someone has taken something and is unconscious, not breathing, having seizures, or their lips are turning blue — call emergency services immediately. Tell them exactly what was taken if you know. You will not get in trouble for saving someone's life.
112 (Europe) / 911 (US)Most countries have free, confidential helplines for young people dealing with substance issues. No name needed. No judgment. Just someone to talk to.
findahelpline.com — find your country's line →Honest information and live chat with real people. One of the best resources in Europe for young people.
talktofrank.com →Free, confidential treatment referral line available 24/7. Helps you find local treatment options.
1-800-662-4357 / samhsa.gov →That's okay. Read the stories on this site. Learn what you're dealing with. Take your time. The information isn't going anywhere — and neither are the people who can help when you're ready.