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Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do...
Prolonged misuse of steroids can cause liver damage and severe mood swings...
GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is an illegal drug that acts as a nervous system depressant. It is also called grievous bodily harm (GBH) or fantasy. GHB is highly addictive. It produces feelings of...
Heroin is a depressant of the central nervous system, which means it slows down brain function and particularly the control of breathing...
Cocaine is a highly addictive illegal stimulant that has serious side effects...
Hallucinogens target specific centres of the brain to alter its understanding of sensory input...
Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the brain and nervous system...
The drug ice, is a stimulant with a high risk of addiction if it used regularly...
Some people need to explore different treatment options for drug dependency before they find what works for them...
Addiction is a craving to use a substance or to repeat a behaviour...