An informative look at the drugs that 50% of young people who experiment are most likely to come across: cannabis, cocaine, speed and ecstasy.
Through the stories of five young people, this documentary avoids the scare stories and talks openly about the realities of drug taking, from the initial euphoria to the difficult comedowns.
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Drugs: The Lowdown on Getting High
Fri 05 Jun 2009
An informative look at the drugs that 50% of young people who experiment are most likely to come across: cannabis…
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