10 Considerations if You’re Thinking of Trying Legal Highs

A comprehensive guide for British teenagers on legal highs, discussing their risks, real-life impacts, and strategies to avoid them while prioritising health, safety, and informed decision-making.

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Thinking about trying legal highs? You may have heard that these substances are safer than illegal drugs because they're sometimes marketed as "legal" or "herbal." However, this is far from the truth. Legal highs, also known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), can be just as dangerous, if not more so, than traditional drugs. Here are ten crucial considerations to think about before you decide whether to try them. 1. What Are Legal Highs? Legal highs are synthetic substances designed to mimic the effects of drugs like cannabis, cocaine, or ecstasy. Despite their name, they are often not legal or safe....
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