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Interesting Stuff - DID YA KNOW

DID YA KNOW??

Taking alcohol with illegal drugs is particularly dangerous, increasing the likelihood of a serious drug overdose.

It takes more than two and a half hours for the toxins and carcinogens from a single cigarette smoked in a room with the windows open to fall to the acceptable risk level.

It is now illegal to possess both fresh and prepared magic mushrooms (2005)

People who are drunk are more likely to engage in unprotected sex, putting themselves at risk of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Teenage smokers suffer from poorer health and are less fit.

The Highway Code Rule 84 states. You must not drive under the influence of drugs or medicines (So check with the Doctor or Pharmacist)

Around half of all adults admitted to hospital with head injuries are drunk.

Over 300 people a day die from smoking in the UK.

If someone uses cannabis in your home it's illegal and you are liable to be prosecuted by the Police.

Alcohol affects your fitness - muscle fibers are damaged by excessive alcohol Only 15% of smoke from a cigarette is inhaled by the smoker. The other 85% goes directly into the air and is known as second hand smoke.

In 1903 the Americans took the cocaine out of Coca Cola

It is illegal to give an alcoholic drink to a child under 5 except in certain circumstances e.g. under medical supervision.

Cigarette smoke contain over 4000 chemicals some of the same chemicals can be found in floor polish (Acetone) insecticide (DDT) animal pesticides (Arsenic) rocket fuel (methanol) and many more deadly chemicals.

Some Countries will refuse you entry if you have a drug conviction.

14 and 15 year olds can go anywhere in a pub but can't drink alcohol.

Secondhand smoke kills about 3,000 nonsmokers each year from lung cancer

Passing drugs among friends is supplying in the eyes of the law.

1,000 young people die every year because of alcohol through drink driving, poisoning and violence.

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