Get the facts on drugs

Fact sheets on most commonly used drugs:

• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Inhalants

The full term for drugs is "psychoactive substances". They're drugs that can change or affect the way a person thinks, feels or acts. These drugs usually have physical effects as well, but the thing that sets them apart from other drugs is that they work on the mind and the senses. The word "psychoactive" literally means working (active) on the mind or behaviour (psycho).This section provides an overview of the commonly used drugs in the Turks and Caicos. It describes what these substances are and answers your questions on how they can affect your body and mind.