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    Illegal substances include alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Although Alcohol and Tobacco are legal to purchase for adults, the law makes purchasing and in most cases possessing Alcohol and Tobacco illegal for minors (under 21 for alcohol).

    "Legal drinking age" means the age of twenty-one years or older (A.R.S. § 4-101 (16.))

    You'll find questions that other kids have asked about illegal substances at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the question will take you to an answer from a real attorney!

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      im 15 and got caught with a pack of cigarettes off of school campus. but i was suppose to be on campus. the ticket said nothing about me having cigarettes on school. can the principal do anything about this? and what is the fine for this with a first offense?
      What is the penalty for growing marijuana in arizona? I am growing two small plants without the intent to sell?
      

    Can parents lose their home if police find marijuana belonging to 19 year old in their house.

      

    how do we convince someone to stop using drugs?

      What are the charges for cocaine possession to distribute?
      What is minor consumption?
      If I got busted with weed what the worse that could happen?
      

    IF your parent is doing drugs such as cocain and crack and snorting pills like adderal. Can you be taken out of the home? and if cps has been notified and school counselors why isn't anyone doing anything?

      Is it illegal for a minor to be smoking legal substances like blue lotus or Egyptian blue lilly?
      Somebody told me that they get disability for being a drug addict. Is there such a disabilty act for addicts, and if so how do I attain that?
      

    what are the three drugs most used in arizona

      

    I have two questions, What does the Arizona law say about methamphetamines, And What are signs/characteristics/behaviors that someone is using this drug?

      I was questioned by the school charged with possesion of marijuana.  I wasent given anything or my parents of how much they caught me with and now i am sent to court.  How can i know what the evidence is if we were not even given a report?
      What will I get if I steal cigarettes?
      What would happen if you were caught using drugs?
      What is the maximum penalty for underage drinking?
      Does a cop have to document a breathalyzer test?
      Is it legal to drink in your own home if your parents condone it?
      When is marijuana possession a misdemeanor? What are the consequences?
      If a friend has pot and you are with him, can you be charged with possession of marijuana?
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