recreational drugs

A dubious term that trivialises the dangers and serious social implications of the use of drugs such as COCAINE, AMPHETAMINE (amfetamine), MARIJUANA, MDMA (ecstasy), gamma-hydroxybutyrate, gamma-butyrolactone, 1,4-butanediol, flunitrazepam, KETAMINE, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite and various HALLUCINOGENIC DRUGS. Undesirable effects include high fever (hyperpyrexia), low sodium (hyponatraemia), muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), liver damage, neuropsychiatric disorders and death.

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His family questioned whether the drugs he had been prescribed should have been prescribed to someone who had taken recreational drugs.

Inquest on man, aged 21

[USA], July 23 (ANI): People are more likely to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first time during summer, recent findings suggest.

People likely to try drugs for the first time during summer: Study

"We urge anyone not to take recreational drugs as the risks are evidently so high."

Uni student dies of drug overdose; Family say it was 'tragic accident'

THE England and Wales Cricket Board is likely to review its policy on recreational drugs as the fallout from Alex Hales' failed tests continues.

Cricket drugs review 'likely' sport shorts CRICKET

Second time he has failed a recreational drugs Test!!!

KICK HIM OUT; CRICKET COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD CUP; Vaughan calls for Hales to be ditched from England's World Cup squad as he is banned over recreational drugs

ISLAMABAD -- An exhibition featuring over 60 digital posters, advocating against the use of recreational drugs, opened at the National College of Arts (NCA) Auditorium on Friday evening.

Exhibition educating students against drug use opens

As someone with a first class degree, he should be able to realise that with modern science it is possible for scientists to come up with newer and safer recreational drugs.

Create new, safe recreational drugs

There has been increased focus on recreational drugs - and in particular the rising prevalence of cocaine - in the wake of violent incidents on racecourses including high-profile fights at Goodwood and Ascot on recent Saturdays.

Musselburgh boss says course is not the place to bring drugs

Why would anyone continue to use recreational drugs despite the medical consequences and social condemnation?

Humans have designed a perfect environment for addiction

A UKIP AM has denied smoking recreational drugs in a Cardiff Bay hotel.

AM denies smoking drug in hotel room

The use of recreational drugs at festivals, major music events and the regular social scene is an important topic in the Netherlands in particular but it is also a pertinent, familiar issue in other EU member states.

Belgium : National Drugs Coordinators to share knowledge on recreational drug use

The University College Birmingham student, from Bordesley Green, said teenagers should be taught about the potential effects of taking recreational drugs - and what to do if things go wrong.