Many people use alcohol and other drugs, for many different reasons. Most won't experience any problems, while some might have short-term impacts, and a few have long-term or serious impacts, like addiction or overdose.
Wherever you're at, The Level has got info and resources that can help - from advice to help you be safer no matter what you're taking, to support options if you're wanting to make changes to your alcohol or drug use.
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