What are the side effects of legal highs?

From the risks to the realities and prevention strategies, this article dives into the impact of legal highs on teenagers and how to navigate the temptations and dangers they pose.

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So, you've probably heard about "legal highs" officially known as New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). These substances are not your typical mainstream drugs, but they're not exactly harmless herbal teas either. Designed to mimic the effects of illegal drugs like cannabis, ecstasy, and cocaine, legal highs were once readily available and completely legal. But here's where it gets tricky: just because something is legal doesn't mean it's safe. The Lowdown on Legal Highs Initially, legal highs were substances that could be sold legally as long as they were not marketed for human consumption. They often came in attractive packaging with names...
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