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Frequently Asked Questions

What is meth? How does it affect the body and how does it affect behavior?

I am age 12 and have once or twice wondered what it would be like to try alcohol. This curiosity slightly disturbs me. What can I do?

Some friends and I were talking, and we want to know. Why is it OK for adults to drink or smoke or do drugs, if it’s not OK for us to do it? The Boys and Girls Club is right near the bar here in Randolph, so we watch it [happen] every day.

How Does Heroin Affect the Body? Where Does Heroin Come From?

I want to know about cocaine and crack. What is it, what does it do to you, and how bad is it, really? If my friends ask me to do some crack, what should I say?

How much alcohol can a person drink before they succumb to alcohol poisoning? How much alcohol will kill someone? How do I know if my friend has alcohol poisoning?

Why isn’t marijuana illegal?

What is the penalty for underage drinking?

What is a “bad trip”?

Why won’t my mom let me listen to music when I’m doing my homework?

Should everyone, even teens, drink a glass of red wine every day for their health?

Which is safer, cigarettes or chew?

Do you think that drugs other than marijuana are becoming available in the Randolph area? Are drugs a problem in our community?

What kind of alcohol does the most damage to the body?