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Drug Facts

  • Over 2.3 million adolescents were reported to be abusing prescription stimulant such as Ritalin.
  • 60% of teens who have abused prescription painkillers did so before age 15.
  • Over half of the people abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative. Over 17% were prescribed the medication.
  • Marijuana is actually dangerous, impacting the mind by causing memory loss and reducing ability.
  • In the 1950s, methamphetamine was prescribed as a diet aid and to fight depression.
  • When abused orally, side effects can include slurred speech, seizures, delirium and vertigo.
  • Of the 500 metric tons of methamphetamine produced, only 4 tons is legally produced for legal medical use.
  • It is estimated that 80% of new hepatitis C infections occur among those who use drugs intravenously, such as heroin users.
  • More than half of new illicit drug users begin with marijuana. Next most common are prescription pain relievers, followed by inhalants (which is most common among younger teens).
  • The effects of synthetic drug use can include: anxiety, aggressive behavior, paranoia, seizures, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting and even coma or death.
  • The drug was outlawed as a part of the U.S. Drug Abuse and Regulation Control Act of 1970.
  • Methamphetamine can cause cardiac damage, elevates heart rate and blood pressure, and can cause a variety of cardiovascular problems, including rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure.
  • Believe it or not, marijuana is NOT a medicine.
  • Ecstasy use has been 12 times more prevalent since it became known as club drug.
  • PCP (also known as angel dust) can cause drug addiction in the infant as well as tremors.
  • 4.4 million teenagers (aged 12 to 17) in the US admitted to taking prescription painkillers, and 2.3 million took a prescription stimulant such as Ritalin.
  • By the 8th grade, 28% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 15% have smoked cigarettes, and 16.5% have used marijuana.
  • Research suggests that misuse of prescription opioid pain medicine is a risk factor for starting heroin use.
  • Some common street names for Amphetamines include: speed, uppers, black mollies, blue mollies, Benz and wake ups.
  • Cocaine restricts blood flow to the brain, increases heart rate, and promotes blood clotting. These effects can lead to stroke or heart attack.

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