Know the Facts: Marijuana and Other Drugs

Drug-related Medical Emergencies
All drugs pose the risk for overdose. Some of the symptoms you might see are:
- Changes in body temperature
- Sleepiness
- Confusion
- Passing out/coma
- Chest pain
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
If you suspect a friend has taken drugs and has any of these symptoms or other symptoms that concern you, get help immediately. Call the Department of Public Safety and let them make the decision as to whether the person needs to be taken to the hospital. If you know what the person took, be honest with anyone responding—it can help save your friend's life.
Public Safety
(413) 748-5555

Marijuana

We know more about marijuana every day. Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's harmless.

Prescription Drugs

Most of us have taken a prescription medication at one time. If we do so under the direction of a doctor, they can be very helpful. However, when prescription medications are used in other ways, they can lead to lots of issues. Prescription misuse includes using a prescription that isn’t prescribed to you; using a prescription in a way that isn’t recommended; or using a “study drug” or “study aid.”

Learn more about prescription drugs.

Other Drugs

The truth is that drugs affect everyone in different ways, some of which can be pretty harmful.

Learn more about other drugs.