Students are often fascinated by the described experiences of others involving the use of many drugs and chemical substances. This abstract of factual information about drugs and their effects assembled by the Office of Orientation, Student Affairs Counseling Office, University of Michigan should make it possible to be informed on the subject and to discuss it without appealing to the common misconceptions, incorrect information, and emotionalism that usually pervade discussions of this topic. Also included in this booklet are information and facts about laws pertaining to the use of drugs, and a section entitled "Where to Go for Help". A glossary of slang terms may be found at the end of the booklet. (Author)