Myth busting
Don't believe everything you hear about alcohol and drugs.
Alcohol and smoking are legal so they must be okay. FALSE!
Cigarettes and alcohol are potential health hazards. Remember that it's illegal to buy cigarettes if you are under 16 and alcohol if you are under 18.
It's better to have one big night out on the piss than have a drink every night. FALSE
It's more dangerous to binge drink (drinking a large amount in a short period of time) than to drink small amounts regularly. That's worrying when you think that 1 in every 6 drinking occasions for men and 3 in every 10 for women are binges.
If I'm not addicted, then no probs! FALSE
Addiction is only one of many drug and alcohol related problems. Family life, relationships, finances, physical and mental health can all by affected by drug and alcohol use. There are also long lasting consequences if you get caught with illegal drugs.
Illegal drugs are all the same. FALSE
Different drugs affect you in different ways and some are more addictive and dangerous than others. All drugs have side effects but you can't compare the effects of cannabis to the effects of heroin.
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