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Q - How long does the effect of Ecstasy last? 
 
A - The effects could last 4 – 6 hours

 

Q - I smoked some pot over the weekend and 
       I felt really anxious, is this normal?
 
A - Yes, some people do become very anxious 
       they find their heart rate speeds up.

 

Q - Does smoking pot affect your 
       driving abilities?
 
A - Yes, it will slow down your reaction time 
       and when you are driving you have to 
       react quickly sometimes.

 

Q - How would I know if someone put 
       something in my drink? 
 
A - Some of the symptoms maybe dizziness 
       confusion, unexplained sleepiness, if you 
       passed out or had a black out.

 

Q - All my friends are beginning to smoke, I 
       would like to try one but I am afraid of 
       being addicted.  Is it easy to become 
       addicted to cigarettes? 
 
A - Smoking is very addictive. Most people 
       who smoke regularly become to physically 
       and mentally depend on it.  Although it is 
       possible to quit it can be quite tough.

 

Q - Can you get infections such as HIV 
       from taking cocaine? 
 
A - Injecting cocaine in an unsterile way 
       and sharing needles risks spreading 
       infections such as HIV and hepatitis 
       B & C.

 

Q - I hear people around school talking 
       about coke, does it affect you long? 
 
A - A coke binge can affect your mood for 
       days afterwards. The hangover includes: 
       fatigue, jammed-up or sore nose 
       headaches, irritability, depression, 
       lethargy and inability to concentrate.

 

Q - Is it true black coffee cures a hungover? 
 
A - Only time can remove alcohol from the 
       bloodstream.  No amount of coffee cold 
       showers or fresh air will sober you up.

Q.  When you are drunk, how come you can't walk straight?

A - When you drink alcohol it goes into your bloodstream and slows down your body and brain responses, which effects your walking, talking, etc.

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