Inhalants known to cause severe blood oxygen depletion, which can result in death, are aliphatic nitrites, which are also known as poppers, bold and rush on the street.
Sudden cessation of use of prescription opiates drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone results in withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that around 5 million Americans are currently taking Xanax or a similar type of benzodiazepine.
The use of oral anabolic steroids may cause atherosclerosis, a condition which disrupts the process of blood flow in the heart.