10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Legal Highs but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A comprehensive guide for British teenagers about legal highs, covering their risks, effects, and dangers, with practical strategies for resisting peer pressure and seeking healthier, safer alternatives for a positive lifestyle.

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Legal highs, often called new psychoactive substances (NPS), were once widely available and marketed as a safe alternative to illegal drugs. However, they are far from harmless and are now banned in the UK under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. For British teenagers, understanding the risks and realities of legal highs is essential for staying safe. Here are 10 things you've always wanted to know about legal highs but might have been too afraid to ask. 1. What Are Legal Highs? Legal highs are substances designed to mimic the effects of drugs like cannabis, ecstasy, or cocaine. Before the 2016...
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