"I went through a lot of hard times, trying to get better at my game. But when you're in the zone, nothing can stop you."
"I know what I'm trying to do, and if drugs get in the way, it’ll keep me from going where I want to go."
"I see myself as a strong-willed individual and I don't need anything bringing me down. I like to have a natural high. It's beautiful."
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Rollover the list of drugs above for more quick facts on the risks of these drugs.
Marijuana Risk: Users experience rapid heartbeat and loss of coordination. Pot may impair short-term memory and cause paranoia or anxiousness.
Prescription Drugs Risk: Heart palpitations, blackouts, seizures, addiction or even death.
Meth Risk: An overdose of meth can result in heart failure. Long-term physical effects include severe liver, kidney, and lung damage.
Ecstasy Risk: Ecstacy can kill you. Higher doses of ecstasy can cause severe breathing problems, coma and death.
Alcohol Risk: Drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to coma or even death.
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