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19/10/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲? BKD is back with another edition of our 𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚! Let’s learn about overdose and spread awareness to help keep our community safe! 💊
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‎𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟭𝟬: 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗲
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‎An overdose occurs when a person takes more than the recommended amount of a substance, usually a medicine or drug. It may cause harmful effects, serious symptoms, or even death. An overdose can happen either intentionally or accidentally. It is not the same as poisoning, although both can produce similar effects. The severity of an overdose may range from mild to moderate or severe. The symptoms, treatment, and recovery depend on the specific drug involved and the amount taken. Depending on the substance or combination of drugs consumed, multiple organs may be affected, which can influence the person's condition and chances of survival.
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‎𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵–𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎Borke, J. (2023). 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007287.htm
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

12/10/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮! Let’s shed light on important issues with BKD’s 𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 for a healthier, drug-free community! 💊
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‎𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟵: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲
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‎Substance abuse refers to the harmful use of substances that negatively affects a person’s daily life and overall well-being. These substances may include alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription medications when used improperly. Its effects range from physical harm to mental health issues, severely impacting an individual's ability to function. Substance abuse is often a long-term condition that may require continuous treatment. It can be influenced by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Common signs include weight loss, changes in appetite, secrecy, mood changes, and depression. Its effects extend beyond the individual, also affecting families, communities, and society as a whole.
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‎𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮–𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴. (n.d.). Substance abuse: Causes, treatment, symptoms. https://advancedpsychiatryassociates.com/resources/blog/substance-abuse-causes-treatment-symptoms
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

10/10/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 🗣️
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‎Behind every mental health journey is a story worth understanding. By listening with 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 and 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, we create space for meaningful conversations and lasting change.
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‎Today, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we observe 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆, established in 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟐 through the initiative of the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. This year's theme, “𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲,” highlights the importance of listening to those with firsthand experiences and recognizing their role in building a more compassionate and inclusive world.
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‎This 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆, let us listen without judgment, challenge stigma, and turn understanding into action. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱. 🫂
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‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
‎[1] World Health Organization. (2026, October 10). 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘢𝘺. https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day
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‎[2] United Nations. (n.d.). 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘢𝘺. https://www.un.org/en/healthy-workforce/world-mental-health-day
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.
‎📄: Altar, C. & Olbara, T.

05/10/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮! As we continue spreading awareness and making informed choices, here’s another edition of BKD’s 𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚! 👋

𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟴: 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Addiction is a lifelong condition involving the compulsive use of a substance or performance of an activity despite harmful consequences. It can be classified into two main types: substance and non-substance addictions. While caffeine is among the most commonly consumed substances people can become dependent on, addiction itself has no single cause. It develops through a complex combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, including changes in the brain’s chemistry and reward system. Common signs include cravings, difficulty controlling use or behavior, personal and health problems, and withdrawal.

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱–𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
Cleveland Clinic. (2023, March 16). 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6407-addiction

🖼️: Villasin, C.
✍️: Pablo, K.

30/09/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🙌
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‎Behind every journey through addiction is a story of struggle, resilience, and the courage to begin again. Recovery is not defined by a single moment—it is a continuing journey shaped by hope, support, and the willingness to move forward.
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‎Today, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we join communities around the world in observing 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲—a day dedicated to celebrating recovery, challenging the stigma surrounding addiction, and sharing hope. Founded in 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵 by 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄, a long-term recovery advocate and veteran professional in addiction prevention and treatment, the observance brings people together around a shared belief: 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.
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‎This 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲, let us choose compassion over judgment and understanding over stigma. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲—and carry that hope forward. 🫂
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‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎Porcelli, E. (2023, September 5). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺. Faces & Voices of Recovery. https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/the-roots-of-international-recovery-day/
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

28/09/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮! With the September rain in full swing, here is BKD’s latest 𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 to accompany you during this chilly weather! 🥶
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‎𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟳: 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
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‎Codeine is a natural opioid analgesic derived from o***m produced by the poppy plant and is one of the most commonly used opioid medications. In some countries, it is available over the counter, while in others it requires a prescription. Codeine is often combined with promethazine or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve coughs, colds, and mild to moderate pain. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, urinary retention, and hypersensitivity. Abrupt discontinuation in those who are physically dependent can lead to withdrawal reactions. It accounts for about 2% of admissions to substance abuse treatment centers.
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‎𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟳-𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎Peechakara, B. V., & Gupta, M. (2024). 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘦. In Nih.gov. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526029/
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

31/08/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮, 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗲 💜
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‎Behind closed doors, far too many individuals and families quietly endure the weight of addiction. From hidden battles and overwhelming grief to broken stereotypes and hard-won healing—every story emphasizes that our community requires action; 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮.
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‎Today, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we stand alongside global advocates to mark 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲—a worldwide movement driven to end preventable loss, honor every memory, and champion recovery. Ever since 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟭, when co-founders 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗝. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻 and 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿 began handing out purple ribbons at a Melbourne Salvation Army post, this initiative has offered grieving families a platform free from judgment—a mission expanded across the globe by the Penington Institute.
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‎This crucial event drives real-world change by equipping communities with knowledge and interventions. It challenges every individual to reject prejudice, show active support, and stand by those navigating substance use.
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‎This 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we reinforce that building a safer, supportive space isn't left to someone else—it belongs to every one of us. The steps we take 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 create a life-saving safety net for 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. 🫂
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‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2021, August 31). 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴, 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺. https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/2021/August/share-facts--save-lives-on-international-overdose-awareness-day.html
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

27/07/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! With July nearing its end, here's the latest NDEP Trivia to accompany you for this week's Summative Exams! 😵‍💫
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‎𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟲: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
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‎Intoxication is a temporary condition that occurs after consuming alcohol or using other psychoactive substances. It is generally short-term, but its duration varies depending on factors such as the amount and type of substance consumed, a person’s health, and their tolerance. Intoxication affects the nervous system and may cause physical, mental, and behavioral symptoms, including dizziness, impaired coordination, slurred speech, confusion, mood changes, poor judgment, and slower reaction time. In severe cases, intoxication can lead to serious health complications.
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‎𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟳-𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. (2025, September 29). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intoxication
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

20/07/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! To power you up through the rest of the term, here is BKD’s latest NDEP Trivia! 👻
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‎𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟱: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀
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‎Tranquilizers are drugs used to reduce anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and other mental disturbances. They are classified into two types: major tranquilizers (neuroleptics), which help calm severely agitated or irrational patients, and minor tranquilizers (anxiolytics), which relieve anxiety and fear. People who misuse these drugs may appear calm but often become drowsy, dizzy, unable to concentrate, or experience a sense of euphoria. Long-term abuse can lead to tolerance, meaning higher doses are needed to achieve the same effects, increasing the risk of dependence and addiction over time.
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‎𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
‎Britannica Editors (2024, December 17). 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘳. 𝘌𝘯𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢. https://www.britannica.com/science/tranquilizer
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‎𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 & 𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦. (n.d.). Narconon International. https://www.narconon.org/drug-rehab/depressants-sedatives-and-tranquilizers-rehab-and-treatment/signs-and-symptoms-of-tranquilizer-abuse.html
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‎🖼️: Villasin, C.
‎✍️: Pablo, K.

07/07/2026

𝗬𝗼𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗼, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮! To accompany you for this week’s summative exams, here is BKD’s latest NDEP Trivia! 🙌
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‎𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 #𝟰: 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀
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‎Illicit drugs refers to illegal substances at both the state and federal levels because they are deemed dangerous to the person using them and also pose a threat to society. It can be semi-synthetic, or completely synthetic. Many illicit drugs pose serious health risks, even when taken in small doses. Repeatedly using any illicit substance can impose short and long-term consequences. These changes may drive a person to behave differently than they normally would, leading them to make self-destructive decisions.
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‎𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲-𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
‎𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:
‎Fuller, K., MD. (2025, November 24). 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Addiction Center. https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/illicit-drugs/
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