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 Drugs
The taking of drugs has become a lot more common in South Africa after 1994. Experts partially ascribe this to the reduction of border controls in this country.

The abuse of many drugs is also region-specific, with the Western Cape having a far greater problem with tik and Mandrax than the rest of the country, just to name an example.

But it is a good idea to equip yourself with knowledge about drugs. This is one instance where ignorance is definitely not bliss.

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01. Smoking, drinking and using drugs
Although smoking, drinking and drugging could be quite acceptable in certain social circles, it should not be forgotten that alcohol, nicotine and mind-altering drugs are harmful substances.
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02. Dangers of over-the-counter drugs
When we think of drug abuse, we often overlook the potential danger of over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
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03. Different types of substances?
It is important to educate your child about drugs. The best place to start is to educate yourself.
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04. Problem with alcohol or drugs?
Answer the following questions as truthfully as possible.Say whether the following statements are true or false.
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05. Drug cocktail brings dangerous high
Party lovers are falling to a new low in health safety in order to stay high longer at trendy all-night dance clubs.
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06. Sex, drugs and taking risks
Can drugs like amphetamines, cocaine or dagga really transform and enhance sexual experiences? And, if so, how does it work?
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07. Dagga: the stuff you never hear
Is the use of dagga harmful to you, your friends or your family? This article looks at research on dagga.
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08. Heroin
This hard-line drug recently found a foothold in our society after the relaxing of border controls after the 1994 election, say the experts.
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09. Heroin use soars in Cape
Heroin is now easily obtainable across the Cape Metropole, particularly in the northern suburbs. Affluence is part of the reason why these areas have become such drug hotspots.
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10. How deadly is pot?
It's no secret that marijuana makes people high. But can it also send them six feet under? That's the crux of an ongoing debate in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal.
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11. Are you a codependent drug addict?
Are you lying awake at night worrying about someone else's drug problem? Are you lying and covering up for this person? You might be a codependent.
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12. Death on prescription
Heath Ledger's death was reported as an 'accidental overdose of prescription medication'. This is a danger all of us should be aware of.
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