Drugs may seem to be "not a big deal" and there is tremendous pressure from friends and even family to experiment with drugs. But there are some important facts that I feel you should know about.

For instance here are some facts about the common drug Ecstasy:

Short-term Effects:
• impaired judgment
• false sense of affection
• confusion
• depression
• sleep problems
•  severe anxiety
• paranoia
• drug craving
• muscle tension
• involuntary teeth clenching
• nausea
• blurred vision
• faintness and chills or sweating.

Long-term Effects:
• Prolonged use causes long-lasting and perhaps permanent damage to the brain, affecting the person's judgment and thinking ability. Some young people have died after using ecstasy only once.

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