Drugs

Drugs: The lowdown
Cannabis, cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms and speed.

What do they look like? How are they taken and what do they do? What are the risks and the side effects?

Using drugs safely

The most important thing to remember? There is no safe way to use drugs. There are ways to reduce risks though, so read on.


Drugs and the law
Ignorance, it's not bliss when the old Bill has caught you with dope. You might know the score but are you familiar with the law?


Alcohol
Booze, the fresher's friend, the undergrad's ally ­ and while you're away at uni you don't have to worry about acting sober in front of the parents when you stumble home in your new traffic cone hat. But it's not always rosy beyond the beer goggles.

Helplines, advice and information