Where do people usually buy legal highs?

Summary: Discover where legal highs are bought, understand their impact on teens, and explore practical strategies for navigating and resisting the allure of these substances.

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The Truth About Legal Highs: What You Need to Know Ever heard the term 'legal highs'? Known officially as New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), these substances were once technically legal and designed to mimic the effects of illegal drugs like cocaine and ecstasy. The term 'legal' can be deceiving though just because something is legal, doesn't mean it's safe or free from consequences. In recent years, there's been a significant shift in how these substances are regarded and regulated. In May 2016, the UK government passed the Psychoactive Substances Act which made it illegal to produce, distribute, sell, or supply substances...
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