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How long will a drug stay in my system?
This depends on which drug you are talking about and what method is being used to test for the drug. The list below shows the drug detection times (using a urine test) for the most common drugs:
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Why is mixing drugs dangerous?
By mixing drugs you increase the chances of having a bad time. The effects of the drugs might be greatly increased, the drugs might interact in an unexpected way or one drug may stop part of your body working properly which makes the other drug(s) that have been taken more dangerous.
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What is the worst drug?
All drugs are potentially dangerous and have varying effects on individuals, so it is not possible to name the worst drug. For more information on the effects and risks of various drugs go to the A-Z of drugs.
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What are the effects of drugs?
Drugs can be broadly divided into three categories based on their main effects.
They may act solely as stimulants, depressants or hallucinogens. Quite a few drugs show two of these effects at the same time, and are then described either as stimulant hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy) or as depressant hallucinogens (e.g. cannabis).
Stimulants make you feel like you have lots of energy and confidence. They include cocaine, speed, ecstasy, and mephedrone.
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Can I get expelled from school or college for taking drugs?
Yes, but your school or college does not have to automatically exclude you if they find out you have been taking drugs or have drugs on the school premises. The school/college will have their own drug policy in place which will outline procedures to be taken. They will also take into account the seriousness of the drug incident.
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Where do drugs come from?
Drugs like cannabis and heroin come from plants. Other drugs are man-made in laboratories. How a drug is made and what other substances are added to it can vary from time to time and from place to place. You can’t be 100% sure of what you're getting when you use drugs obtained anywhere else except through a reliable pharmacy.
Even in the case of purely 'natural drugs' like magic mushrooms, there are risks (for example, unless you know what you’re doing you may pick mushrooms by mistake that are poisonous).
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How long does cannabis stay in the body?
You can still be affected by cannabis the day after smoking it, so if you use it regularly it is easy to see how you can become badly affected by it. The time for detecting cannabis use in a urine test is normally around 2-7 days. However, this can go up to a month for regular users.
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What long-term damage does cannabis cause?
The regular use of cannabis is known to be associated with an increase in the risk of later developing psychotic illnesses including schizophrenia. If you have a family background of mental illness, you may have an increased risk of developing a psychotic illness using cannabis.
Regular users may find they lack motivation in their day-to-day lives, lose interest in things and lose touch with their friends. Also it is reported that frequent use of cannabis may affect the fertility of men and women.
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