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Endone side effects

Trusted information about side effects of the pain relief medicine Endone, including symptoms and what to do in the case of an overdose.

Medicine and side effects

Side effects are unwanted effects of a medicine. Learn about where to get information on medicine side effects and how to get help.

Heroin

Trusted information about heroin including an overview of what it is, its effects and the dangers of long term addiction and accidental overdosing.

GHB

GHB is a party drug that is linked to sexual assaults because it is easily disguised in drinks. You can find out more about how GHB works by reading trusted partner pages.

Speed

Speed is a drug that can become addictive and lead to health, social and financial problems. Find out about speed by reading our trusted partner pages.

Oxycodone is a painkiller. To get oxycodone, you need to have a prescription written for you by your doctor. You can't buy it from a pharmacy without one. You can find out more about oxycodone by reading our trusted partner pages.

Cocaine

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that is associated with many serious consequences. You can find links to information about cocaine on our trusted partner pages.

Paracetamol

Trusted information about paracetamol, including how it works, when to take it and possible side effects.

Travel vaccinations

Trusted information on travel vaccinations including what they are, safety, side effects, diseases to get vaccinated for, plus links to trusted resources.

Alcohol - an overview

Alcohol is a legal but mood-changing drug. Read more about alcohol’s effects on the body, about safe drinking, 'standard drinks', and more.

When it comes to sports supplements, play it safe

Inspired by the Commonwealth Games? Great! But if you want to boost your fitness with sports supplements, use caution: some can be dangerous or ineffective.