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Inhalants – What they are. What effects they have. Get the quick facts.

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Check out the Featured Links page to find out about the activities held during the National Drugs Addiction and Awareness Week – November 19-25, 2006.

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Prescription Drugs:  When are they necessary?  What are the risks of incorrect use?

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Magic Mushrooms – What are they? What are their effects?

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Boating and Alcohol Quiz

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Latest Featured Links on the topic of "Pot and Driving" and on "Celebrations".

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Beyond the chemical effects, alcohol and drug use must be understood in terms of continuum of risks.




Ecstasy isn’t always what you think it is and even if it is, it’s impossible to know what to expect!

They are often called "date rape" drugs. What are GHB and Ketamine?

Does the idea of talking to an adult about alcohol and drugs feel a little awkward? That’s not so unusual. There are a lot of issues you may not be comfortable discussing with just anybody.

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MADD Canada Video - "Not Ready To Go"

The video "Not Ready To Go" chronicles the events of 14 friends returning from a party to celebrate the end of the school year, who got behind the wheel while impaired and became involved in a multi-vehicle crash just outside of Perth, Ontario in 1999. Think twice before driving while impaired or getting into a vehicle with someone who has been drinking or taking drugs.

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This public awareness video is available in Real format on the New window MADD Canada web site. Scroll down to find "Not Ready to Go" and other videos.


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A man and a woman of the same age and weight may drink exactly the same amount, but the woman will feel the effects sooner.