Article: A -Z; Your essential guide to what they are.. and what they could be doing to YOUR children.(Features)

A IS FOR.. Acid (LSD) Amphetamines/speed Speed is the street name for a range of amphetamines, usually sold in wraps. The powder is dabbed onto the gums or snorted in lines like cocaine. Sometimes it's rolled in a cigarette paper and swallowed, called a speedbomb and can be mixed in drinks.

It makes people feel wide awake and is popular with clubbers. The effects kick in within half an hour and can last for up to six hours.

It can be highly addictive - the more times you take it, the more you need for the same buzz.

'Speedballing' is when you mix ...

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