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- [Home](https://youngboozebusters.com/) - Welcome to GEAAP's Young Booze Busters website. Here you can learn about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco while having some fun. As well as boosting your knowledge you could also be in with the chance of winning a prize by taking our quiz! Every month one lucky winner will be chosen at random to win a great
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- [Win Prizes](https://youngboozebusters.com/win-prizes/) - Win a Prize Every Month While you’re boosting your knowledge of all things alcohol you could have the chance of winning a prize in our quiz. How to Win Learn about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco Take our quiz Be in with a chance of winning! One winner will be chosen at random every month. The
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- [Parents](https://youngboozebusters.com/parents/) - The Glasgow East Alcohol Awareness Project "GEAAP" is a community based alcohol project located in Glasgow. Established in 1992, GEAAP provides a variety of alcohol related services to the residents of the east end of Glasgow. Our award winning service provides a structured eight week programme of alcohol awareness sessions to pupils in primary six and
- [Keeping Safe](https://youngboozebusters.com/keeping-safe/) - The effects and consequences of using drugs and/or alcohol can be unpredictable and dangerous. People using these may increase their risk of having an accident, getting into trouble with the police, missing school, falling out with family and friends, damaging their health, becoming dependent or overdosing. Even if people have used drugs and/or alcohol before they don't know for sure
- [Links](https://youngboozebusters.com/links/) - To find out more about alcohol awareness, tobacco, and other drugs please follow the useful links below. Drink Aware NHS Choices / NHS Live Well Rise Above Kids Health My Family & Alcohol Know the Score Talk to Frank Young Scot Childline
- [Alcohol Today](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-today/) - Different cultures have different attitudes towards alcohol. Every culture and country has their own history with alcohol and laws to protect the people who live there. In Scotland from September 30th 2024 the minimum price per unit of alcohol has been set at 65p. The weather and crops grown in each country influences how alcohol
- [First Aid](https://youngboozebusters.com/keeping-safe/first-aid/) - First Aid is help given to someone who is injured or seems ill before the emergency medical services arrive. People may need first aid for a variety of reasons. If you know how to give first aid you could prevent them from further harm or even save a life. Check that the person is breathing Place
- [The Law](https://youngboozebusters.com/the-law/) - Alcohol and Tobacco It is against the law for anyone under the age of 18 to buy alcohol, drugs, cigarettes or tobacco products. Drugs In the UK, there are some drugs you're only allowed to have if you've got a prescription from a doctor, and others that you aren't allowed at all. There are laws
- [Prescribed Medicines](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/legal-otc/prescribed-medicines/) - Doctors can prescribe medicines to people to help them get better or manage an illness. These can be liquids, capsules, tablets, drops, mixtures, powders or granules. The doctor or pharmacist will put clear instructions on them to keep the patient safe. You should never take medication that is prescribed for someone else. All medicines should be kept
- [Cannabis](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/cannabinoids/cannabis/) - Cannabis can also be known as dope, skunk, weed and hash. It comes in different forms such as; grass, resin and oil. Cannabis is mostly smoked but can also be eaten or swallowed. People use cannabis to get 'stoned' and feel relaxed. It is mostly smoked with tobacco but can also be smoked using a pipe
- [Magic Mushrooms](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/hallucinogenic/magic-mushrooms/) - Psilocybin mushrooms, known as 'magic mushrooms' or shrooms grow in the wild. They have hallucinogenic effects when eaten raw, cooked or made in to a drink. The effects are a bit like LSD, and can last 4-10 hours depending on how many you take. People say they feel relaxed and confident when they 'trip' on
- [LSD](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/hallucinogenic/lsd/) - LSD can also be called acid, blotter or trips. LSD can change the way we see, hear and feel things. LSD is a strong hallucinogenic drug. It can be sold in tablet form and in thin squares of colourful perforated blotter paper cut into small squares. Taking LSD is called a 'trip', and the effects can last up
- [Psychedelics](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/hallucinogenic/) - Psychedelic drugs change the way people see, hear and think about things. They might see colours differently, or see objects change shape. They will be aware of all this happening, and remember it vividly, even if it has been frightening. They may not be entirely in control of their actions whilst using this drug. This can
- [Ketamine](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/dissociatives/ketamine/) - Ketamine is sometimes called Ket, Special K, or K. It is often used as an anaesthetic before an operation or procedure. Ketamine is also used by vets that's why it's sometimes referred to as horse tranquiliser. When people use Ketamine illegally it comes as a rough white powder which is usually snorted although it can be injected or
- [Heroin](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/opioids/heroin/) - In its purest form, heroin is a white powder which comes from the opium poppy, but because it's cut with other substances, it is usually bought as a brownish/grey powder. It is called things like smack, kit, brown, scag, junk and 'H'. People say that heroin makes them feel a strong sense of well-being and very
- [Stimulants](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/stimulants/) - A stimulant drug will temporarily speed up some processes in the body, such as make the heart beat faster and increase blood pressure. People can do things more quickly, like think, move and speak. They may feel in a better mood and/or more confident. They will feel very awake and on top of things but
- [Benefits of Quitting](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/benefits-of-quitting/) - Stopping smoking at any age will have amazing benefits almost straight away! Your body will adjust to being healthier and you will have no more smelly clothes or bad breath from smoking. You can expect to live longer if you stop smoking before developing serious diseases like lung cancer. You'll also have a better chance
- [Secondhand Smoke / Smoking Ban](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/risks-dangers/secondhand-smoke-smoking-ban/) - Have you even walked past someone who was smoking and been able to taste or smell the smoke? When that happens, it's called secondhand smoking or passive smoking. Tobacco & Young People Secondhand smoke is breathing in other peoples tobacco smoke. It is dangerous for anyone but for children, because their lungs are smaller and
- [Looking good?](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/risks-dangers/looking-good/) - As well as making your clothes and hair smell of smoke, smoking can change the way you look and speed up the ageing process. Smoking can stain your teeth yellow and can cause bad breath and gum disease which can even lead to your teeth falling out! When you smoke cigarettes, fine lines develop around
- [How it came to Europe](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/how-it-came-to-europe/) - In 1492, the explorer Christopher Columbus brought tobacco back to Europe in his ship. Gift It's believed that he was given dried tobacco leaves as a gift from Native Americans. They believed that smoking tobacco was good for your health. Soon, tobacco was being widely used and grown across Europe.
- [Nicotine](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/cigarettes/nicotine/) - Nicotine is a highly addictive drug. It is more addictive than cocaine or heroin, and it is nicotine that gets people hooked on smoking. Nicotine gives people a 'hit', but this feeling doesn't last long. Soon people crave their next cigarette. They are likely to get into the habit of smoking and put themselves at
- [Cigarettes](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/cigarettes/) - The main ingredient in cigarettes is tobacco. Farmers use many chemicals to grow tobacco. After the tobacco plants are picked, they are dried and machines break up the leaves into small pieces. Artificial flavourings and other chemicals are added. Some chemicals are put in cigarettes to keep them burning; otherwise, they would go out. There
- [Tobacco](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/) - When it is grown, tobacco is a green leafy plant. The tobacco which is smoked is made from the leaves of this plant by drying them out. It's believed that tobacco began growing in North and South America thousands of years ago. It's now grown in tobacco plantations in warm climates throughout the world. Tobacco
- [The Right Choices](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-choices/the-right-choices/) - Always try to make choices that keep you safe and healthy. Make time to spend with your family and friends, they are your support network. Talk to them about your thoughts and feelings and tell them if something is worrying you or if something makes you happy. You can also be a good friend by
- [Walking Away from Peer Pressure](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-choices/peer-pressure/walking-away-from-peer-pressure/) - It is sometimes hard to be the only one who says "no" to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you decide the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm and be strong enough
- [Education](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-chances/education/) - Whilst at school, college or university, if young people are drinking alcohol they are not only taking risks with their health and may need time off to recover, but their education and friendships could also suffer. Alcohol affects the brain and makes it harder to learn, concentrate and to remember things such as important information
- [USA](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-today/usa/) - America's favourite drink is Bourbon. In America you need to be 21 years old to buy alcohol, a whole 3 years older than here in the UK. Similar to the UK, alcohol is a big problem in the USA, up to 88,000 deaths a year are linked to alcohol use. 5,000 of these deaths are
- [Pakistan](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-today/pakistan/) - Pakistan is a country in Asia. Most of the population are Muslim. The Holy Qur'an is the Muslim holy book which guides their beliefs and lifestyles. Since the 7th century A.D. the Holy Qur'an has instructed Muslims not to drink alcohol as it was thought to be responsible for fights, quarrels, ill health and family
- [France](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-today/france/) - France’s attitude to alcohol is very different to the UK’s. Children can drink wine diluted with water at mealtimes, as long as they have their parent’s permission. The French believe this teaches responsible attitudes to alcohol. At 16 years old French young people can buy low strength alcohol and at 18 years they can buy all
- [Scotland](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-today/scotland/) - Scotland is famous for making whisky. One of the main ingredients in whisky is barley, which is grown all over Scotland. The Chief Medical Officers across the UK veset guidelines saying that adults over the age of 18 should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Units should not be saved
- [Gangsters](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/history-of-alcohol/gangsters/) - Alcohol caused so many problems in the USA that the government decided to ban it. On January 16th 1920, the 18th Amendment banned the sale and making of alcohol in America. This period was known as 'Prohibition' which means it was prohibited or not allowed. This lasted for a period of 13 years and ended
- [Native Americans](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/history-of-alcohol/native-americans/) - Native Americans had alcohol introduced to them by European explorers. The Native Americans traded jewellery and animal skins for alcohol. The Native Americans called alcohol 'fire water', because when they drank it, it burned their throat and the lining of their stomach. Many Native Americans became unwell or addicted to alcohol. As a result traders
- [Scotland](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/history-of-alcohol/scotland/) - Scotland has had a reputation of being a heavy drinking nation for hundreds of years. The offence of 'drunkenness' is recorded as far back as 1436. Did you know that in the 1830s there was 1 pub for every 130 people in Glasgow and Edinburgh? Pubs could open when they liked for as long as
- [First Aid](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-and-the-body/alcohol-poisoning/first-aid/) - First Aid is help given to someone who is injured or seems ill, before the emergency medical services arrive. People may need first aid for a variety of reasons. If you know how to give first aid, you could prevent them from further harm or even save a life! If you think someone has had
- [Alcohol Poisoning](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-and-the-body/alcohol-poisoning/) - Large amounts of alcohol taken in a short space of time can lead to alcohol poisoning. This means that the major organs in the body can be prevented from working properly. For example, if you drink too much alcohol your breathing can slow down or even stop or you could choke on your own vomit.
- [How Alcohol is Made](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-is-made/) - The type of alcohol that is made in each country depends on the fruit, vegetables and grains that can be grown. The different types of crops can then be used to make alcohol. For example, in Scotland barley is used to make whisky, in Japan rice is used to make saki, in Russia potatoes are
- [The Vikings](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/history-of-alcohol/the-vikings/) - The Vikings drank a type of alcohol called mead, which was a kind of beer made from honey. To celebrate a wedding, the Vikings drank mead for the 28 days of the moon's cycle. This celebration became known as a "honeymoon". Vikings drank mead from large horns and would drink it all in one go! This made
- [Smoking](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/cigarettes/smoking/) - People smoke by burning tobacco and inhaling the smoke. Inhaling is dangerous, as it can have harmful effects on breathing and the lungs. Nicotine reaches the brain in around 7 seconds when people smoke tobacco. Smokers say that it makes them feel relaxed and less hungry. However, they can become irritable until they smoke their next cigarette,
- [E-Cigarettes & Vapes](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/e-cigarettes-vapes/) - An e-cigarette is a plastic electric cigarette with a heating element. It holds a nicotine cartridge containing liquid nicotine which, when heated, changes the nicotine into a vapour. The nicotine and other ingredients are inhaled into the body. Many people are using e-cigarettes (also known as vaping) as an alternative to smoking tobacco. E-cigarettes were
- [Help to stop smoking](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/ways-to-kick-the-habit/) - It can be hard to stop smoking once you've started, but there are some things out there that may help if you or a friend/family member are thinking about quitting. Help & Advice Quit Your Way Services in Greater Glasgow & Clyde offer help and advice for local people thinking about quitting smoking. In other
- [Effects on the body](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/risks-dangers/effects-on-the-body/) - Smoking can have harmful effects on the body from bad breath (short term) to cancer (long term). The younger you start smoking, the greater the risk to your body. Smoking can also make your teeth and fingers turn yellow because of the tar in cigarettes! Your Body and Brain Smokers suffer more coughs and colds
- [History of Alcohol](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/history-of-alcohol/) - How long do you think alcohol has been in use? No one knows exactly when alcohol first came into use. However, evidence suggests that cavemen were thought to have been the first people to use alcohol. The discovery of stone-age beer jugs in Egypt shows that alcohol has been in use for thousands of years.
- [Young people](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/young-people/) - Why do you think young people start smoking? Young people can be under a lot of pressure to fit in with others and want to look cool or more grown up. But once you start smoking, you can become addicted very quickly and become a regular smoker. Pressure from Others Young people are more likely
- [Alcohol and the Body](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-and-the-body/) - Alcohol passes down the food pipe (oesophagus) and into the stomach. When in the stomach, some of the alcohol gets into the bloodstream through the stomach walls. The rest passes through the stomach, into the small intestines and then enters the bloodstream. Alcohol affects children and young people more than adults because they tend to
- [Ecstasy](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/empathogens/ecstasy/) - Ecstasy/MDMA can come in tablet form, but also can be a white powder or crystals. Ecstasy tablets are often called 'E', Eccies, XTC, or Pills, they are also often referred to by the name of the logos they have on them such as Mitsibushi, Rolex or Mastercard. MDMA powder or crystals can be known as Mandy, Molly, Madman.
- [Benzodiazepines](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/depressants/benzodiazepines/) - Known by many names such as Benzos, Valium, Diazepam, Blues, Yellows, Whites, Indian whites, Xanax Benzos relieve anxiety and tension making people feel calm and generally slowing them down. High doses can make users drowsy and forgetful also lose their inhibitions increasing the chances of risky behaviour. They are dangerous when mixed with alcohol or
- [Cocaine](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/stimulants/cocaine-crack/) - When people take cocaine they get a rush of energy that can make them feel confident, alert, energised and wide-awake. However, there can be some unpleasant effects too. Cocaine comes from the coca plant and is grown in South America. People call cocaine all sorts of things, like Coke, Charlie, C, Proper and Council. Cocaine is a
- [Risks & Dangers](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/risks-dangers/) - Young people might be drawn to smoking because they think that it will make them look cool, appear older, lose weight, seem tough or feel independent. Smoking slows lung growth, decreases lung function and reduces the oxygen available for muscles used in sports. Smokers are more likely to suffer from shortness of breath more often than
- [Responsibility](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-choices/responsibility/) - Making good, responsible decisions increases your chances of staying safe. We are all responsible for our own choices and actions, don't just do something because everyone else is doing it. Acting without thinking can have serious consequences for your safety. A good way to stay safe is to have a plan ready. If you find
- [Careers](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-chances/careers/) - Anyone's career can be affected by drinking too much. Some of the things that may happen include: Having to take time off work Being unable to do their job properly Causing accidents to themselves and others Being banned from driving and having no car for work Causing fights and arguments in the workplace
- [Life Chances](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-chances/) - Life chances are opportunities we get that help shape our lives. How we react to these chances can affect how we live. Alcohol can affect a young persons' life chances by impacting on their education, earnings and career. Young people who drink too much alcohol may be taking risks with their health, their future education
- [Alcohol and the Brain](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-and-the-body/alcohol-and-the-brain/) - Alcohol reaches an adult's brain in about 5 minutes. In a young person, it starts to affect the brain a lot quicker, after about 2 minutes. Alcohol can make it harder to concentrate on tasks that people would normally find easy. Things like crossing roads, cooking, driving, playing computer games or playing sports can seem more
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- [Amphetamines/Speed](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/stimulants/speed-amphetamines/) - Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that are commonly known as speed, whizz, sulph or paste. Amphetamines have some medical uses, but are also used as a recreational drug. When people take speed, their heartbeat and breathing will speed up. They are likely to feel more energetic, confident and friendly, and unlikely to feel hungry. Some people feel
- [Peer Pressure](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-choices/peer-pressure/) - Peer pressure is when your friends or people in your life try to make you do things that you do not want to do, are unsure of, or are not ready for. Making decisions on your own can be difficult, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another
- [Why People Drink](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/why-people-drink/) - People of all ages choose to drink or not drink alcohol for many different reasons. Why people choose to drink: Peer pressure To relax Bored Sad To act grown up Why people choose not to drink: Do not like the taste To stay healthy For religious beliefs To stay in control Learned behaviour from others
- [Alcohol Effects](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/alcohol-and-the-body/alcohol-effects/) - Alcohol can affect the body from head to toe. Some effects can last hours and some can last weeks, months, years or even forever. Short Term Effects Short term effects are changes that happen to your body while drinking alcohol and last around 24 hours or until the alcohol leaves your body. Short term effects
- [Alcohol](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/) - Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the body's responses in all kinds of ways. It affects the way people think and behave. Although it's legal for people aged 18 and over to buy and drink alcohol, that doesn't mean it's safe. Many experts believe the word 'alcohol' originates from the Arabic word
- [How Alcohol Can Affect People's Lives](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/) - Alcohol can affect both the Life Choices people make and the Life Chances that are available to them. When people drink too much alcohol they are not in full control of their minds and bodies which could mean that they may not be able to think clearly or make good choices. If they drink too
- [Over the Counter Medicines (OTC)](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/legal-otc/) - People can buy medicine over the counter at a pharmacy, supermarket or shop. Always Read the Label People should always read the label on medicines and follow the instructions. Most medicines have information leaflets which give advice on side effects, dosage and what other medications should not be taken at the same time. It is
- [Cannabinoids](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/cannabinoids/) - These drugs can make people feel happy and relaxed, they may also get the giggles and feel very hungry (known as munchies). They can also make them feel quite scared and anxious as well as a bit sick. Synthetic Cannabinoids SPICE, Annihilation, Red These contain chemicals that copy the effects of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the active
- [Dissociatives](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/dissociatives/) - Dissociatives can change the way people see and hear things. They can also make them feel as though they are separate (outside) from their bodies, which means they cannot control their movements or feel pain. They can also make people tired and have poor memory of what has happened. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) This is
- [Empathogens](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/empathogens/) - These can be a bit like stimulants, making people who use them more energetic, however they also make them feel happier and very in tune with people around them, sometimes called 'feeling loved up’. They can also sometimes change how people see things and make their senses sharper.
- [Opioids](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/opioids/) - Opioids are drugs that can be used to relieve pain. They have similar effects as depressant drugs, slowing down the central nervous system, and lowering the heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. Taking too many or too much of an opioid is dangerous and so is taking them with any depressant type drug. Some common
- [Solvents](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/depressants/methadone/) - Solvents use is when someone inhales the fumes of common household chemicals, such as glue, paint, aerosols or lighter fluid. Using solvents makes you feel light headed. Sniffing the fumes of solvents can make people feel light-headed and dizzy. It can also give them a headache, make them feel uncoordinated or hallucinate. The effects are
- [Depressants](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/depressants/) - A depressant drug slows down some processes in the body. The heart beats more slowly, the nervous system slows down and the muscles relax. People may feel more relaxed and sociable, and maybe a bit sleepy. People can become dependent on depressant drugs, though not everyone does. Taking too many, or taking more than one depressant drug
- [The Law](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/risks-dangers/the-law/) - Lots of work has been done in the UK to prevent young people from taking up smoking because if someone starts smoking at a young age, they're more likely to develop serious health problems as they get older. Tobacco Packaging and Labelling Plain (standardised) packaging is required by law for all packets of cigarettes and
- [Life Choices](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/how-alcohol-can-affect-peoples-lives/life-choices/) - Life choices are the decisions we make as we go through life. Decision-making is an important life skill. We all make choices every day and each choice we make has consequences. These can be positive or negative depending on the decisions we make. Knowing that we can have a choice, no matter how small, and
- [Drugs](https://youngboozebusters.com/drugs/) - Drugs can usually be divided into 7 categories based on their main effects: Stimulants, Depressants, Opioids, Empathogens, Dissociatives, Psychedelics, and Cannabinoids Some drugs are well known and have been around for years while others are new and less is known about them. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) illegal drugs are placed into 3
- [Not everyone liked tobacco](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/not-everyone-liked-tobacco/) - In years gone by, lots of people believed that tobacco was good for you - but not everyone liked having it around! Not in Public! In the 17th century it became illegal to smoke in public in Massachusetts because many people didn't like the effects of smoking. Around this time, some people also noticed that
- [Units](https://youngboozebusters.com/alcohol/units/) - People need to know how much alcohol they are drinking. In the UK, we do this by measuring alcohol in units. It can be complicated to understand and work out, so here are a few examples. A normal strength pint of beer is about 2 units a pub measure of spirits (vodka, whiskey, gin) is
- [How has tobacco been used?](https://youngboozebusters.com/tobacco/how-has-tobacco-been-used/) - Tobacco has been used in many different ways by different people through time. You may have seen people smoking tobacco in a cigarette or a pipe. Medicine It is believed that Native Americans began using tobacco to treat illness. They used the large leaves as bandages for wounds, and chewed or smoked the smaller leaves
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