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Ketamine for Teens
Ketamine is a fast-acting and powerful anesthetic that is often used as a date rape drug. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Cough & Cold Medicine Abuse for Teens
The DXM in cough and cold medicines can cause feelings like out-of-body sensations. But even though these medicines are sold over the counter, there are serious health risks of taking too much. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Drugs: What to Know for Teens
It's not hard to find drugs, and sometimes it may seem like everyone's doing them or wanting you to do them. But there are downsides (and dangers) to taking drugs.
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GHB for Teens
GHB is an illegal drug that slows down some of the processes in the brain and central nervous system. Because it causes memory loss and is easily slipped into drinks, it's known as a "date rape" drug.
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Drugs for Teens
Drugs are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work, for good and bad. Find out more here.
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