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DRUG INFORMATION

A Microscopic Killer: The Urgent Carfentanil Warning

The primary danger of carfentanil to teenagers lies in its insidious and often unknown presence in other street drugs. Dealers frequently mix it into powders like heroin or cocaine, or press it into counterfeit pills made to look like legitimate prescription medications such as Xanax or Adderall.

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The Invisible Threat in Your Teens Pocket

The rise of Nitazenes compels us to be vigilant and informed. Parents must engage in open, honest conversations about substance abuse with their children, emphasizing the unknown dangers of any non-prescription or illicit drug. Educating yourself about these new threats is crucial for prevention.

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Diethyltryptamine: The Shadowy Substance Few See Coming

What DET does to the body and mind is far from harmless. As a psychedelic, it alters perception, mood, and thought in powerful ways. Users often report vivid visual distortions, changes in how time is experienced, and an overwhelming sense of detachment from reality.

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What Communities Need to Know About Selank

In every generation, new substances emerge, quietly slipping into communities before most people even know they exist. They don’t always arrive with loud headlines or flashing warnings; sometimes, they present themselves as harmless, even helpful. Selank is one such name making its way into conversations. It sounds technical, scientific, almost safe - beneath that label lies a synthetic drug that demands awareness before it silently takes root in society.

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The “Devils Breath” – Scopolamine

One of the most alarming consequences of scopolamine is profound amnesia. Individuals under its influence often have no recollection of what transpired while the drug was active in their system. This memory loss is coupled with a state of heightened suggestibility, though it's crucial to understand this isn't mind control in the fictional sense. Instead, the drug induces confusion and a diminished capacity for critical thinking, making individuals more compliant with the requests of others.

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Fentanyl – Understanding the Powerful Opioid

The growing presence of fentanyl and its devastating consequences underscore the urgent need for increased awareness, prevention efforts, and accessible, effective rehabilitation services in South Africa. By understanding the dangers of this potent opioid and recognising the crucial role of comprehensive rehabilitation, we can work towards mitigating its harm and offering hope and a path to recovery for those caught in its shadow.

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