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Would You Recognize a Dangerous Pill?
Recently, police in West Virginia found hundreds of tablets in the shape of an emblem from the popular series Transformers. What if a pill looked harmless, but wasn’t? Would you know it was dangerous? When tested, the pills had MDMA, also known as ecstasy or molly, and fentanyl, which is very strong and can be deadly. Fake pills are showing up in an attempt by drug dealers to make pills look fun, colorful, or familiar. But you can’t see, taste, or smell fentanyl. That makes
Apr 302 min read
Why Using Substances Alone is Risky – and Why Being a Bystander Isn’t “Staying Out of It"
Imagine you’re hanging out with friends, and someone takes a pill without telling anyone and goes into another room alone. What would happen if something went wrong and no one knew? Taking substances is risky behavior, but taking substances alone can be especially dangerous – and staying silent as a bystander can make things worse. What Does “Using” Alone Really Mean? Many people think using alone means being the only person in a house. That’s not always true. Using alone can
Apr 63 min read
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