Government Could Ban Legal Highs

Government Could Ban Legal Highs

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Interactive Video

Chemistry, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the dangers and legal challenges of substances like Vanilla Sky, a legal high similar to Ivory Wave. It highlights the risks associated with these drugs, comparing them to cocaine and LSD. The video also covers the market for legal highs, their availability online, and the difficulties in regulating them. It critiques past government policies and outlines new legislative measures to address these issues, emphasizing the need for rapid response and closing legal loopholes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Vanilla Sky compared to in terms of its danger level?

Methadone

Cocaine

Sugar

Plant fuel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'legal high'?

A type of alcohol

A banned substance

A mixture of legal and illegal drugs

A substance that mimics illegal drugs but is not banned

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which chemical was banned after being linked to deaths?

Ivory Wave

Korkian

Vanilla Sky

Methodrone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in regulating legal highs?

They are not dangerous

They are difficult to monitor and police

They are only sold in stores

They are too expensive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new legislation propose to address the issue of legal highs?

A permanent ban on all substances

A temporary ban and rapid response

Increased funding for research

No action is proposed