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Drug Facts

  • Prescription opioid pain medicines such as OxyContin and Vicodin have effects similar to heroin.
  • Long-term use of painkillers can lead to dependence, even for people who are prescribed them to relieve a medical condition but eventually fall into the trap of abuse and addiction.
  • The largest amount of illicit drug-related emergency room visits in 2011 were cocaine related (over 500,000 visits).
  • Every day, we have over 8,100 NEW drug users in America. That's 3.1 million new users every year.
  • More than 50% of abused medications are obtained from a friend or family member.
  • Heroin was commercially developed by Bayer Pharmaceutical and was marketed by Bayer and other companies (c. 1900) for several medicinal uses including cough suppression.
  • Sniffing paint is a common form of inhalant abuse.
  • Over 53 Million Opiate-based prescriptions are filled each year.
  • 90% of people are exposed to illegal substance before the age of 18.
  • Coca is one of the oldest, most potent and most dangerous stimulants of natural origin.
  • People who regularly use heroin often develop a tolerance, which means that they need higher and/or more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects.
  • Of the 500 metric tons of methamphetamine produced, only 4 tons is legally produced for legal medical use.
  • Oxycodone comes in a number of forms including capsules, tablets, liquid and suppositories. It also comes in a variety of strengths.
  • PCP (also known as angel dust) can cause drug addiction in the infant as well as tremors.
  • Steroids can also lead to certain tumors and liver damage leading to cancer, according to studies conducted in the 1970's and 80's.
  • Ativan is faster acting and more addictive than other Benzodiazepines.
  • A study by UCLA revealed that methamphetamines release nearly 4 times as much dopamine as cocaine, which means the substance is much more addictive.
  • One of the strongest forms of Amphetamines is Meth, which can come in powder, tablet or crystal form.
  • 30% of emergency room admissions from prescription abuse involve opiate-based substances.
  • In Alabama during the year 2006 a total of 20,340 people were admitted to Drug rehab or Alcohol rehab programs.

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