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Fill in the gaps with the following expressions:

§  your heart beats faster

§  a very strong and artificially modified form

§  memory and concentration levels

§  cookies

§  it can be fatal

§  colours and sounds

§  joint

§  cool and confident

§  wear off

§  in tablets

§  you love everyone around you

§  how you will react

§  extremely addictive.




Cannabis

Grass or weed = the dried, chopped leaves.

Skunk = a type of herbal cannabis. Can be 2-3 times stronger than other varieties.

Usually mixed with tobacco and smoked as a spliff or …. Can also be used to make tea or can be
baked in hash cakes and…. Smoking a spliff makes a lot of people happy and relaxed and the effects
can last a few hours. It can make ….. seem brighter and sharper. Some people throw up, especially
if they have been drinking. Some people get anxious or paranoid. It has been linked with mental
health problems, especially if these things run in the family. Smoking it increases your chances of
getting diseases like lung cancer and bronchitis. Long-term use may affect ….. , which can hinder
performance in school, college or work - in some cases causing people to give up or drop out. Skunk
is …… of cannabis, known for its powerful smell and effects on the mind. So be aware: skunk can
really mess you up.

Crack cocain

It is called crack because it makes a crackling sound when it is being burnt. Usually smoked in a
pipe, glass tube or plastic bottle. Can also be injected. Makes you feel wide awake, ….. . It can
give your ego a real boost, so you might end up thinking you are the world's greatest flirt, dancer
or comedian. Crack cocaine is …… and it is an expensive habit because the effects ….. so quickly.
It can cause hallucinations, mood swings and masive paranoia. High doses can raise your temperature
and stop you breathing and, if you overdose, ….. . Heavy users often get anxious and paranoid, have
trouble sleeping and feel sick quite a lot.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy sold on the street usually doses ….. . It also comes in all sorts of colours and designs
and it is getting more common to see it sold as powder. You have loads of energy. Sounds, colours
and emotions feel more intense - you might feel like ….. . Ecstasy can cause anxiety, panic attacks
and confusion. It raises your temperature and makes ….. . There have been over 200 reported
ecstasy-related deaths in the UK since 1990. You never know what you are getting with an E or …… .

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