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Drug Facts

  • New scientific research has taught us that the brain doesn't finish developing until the mid-20s, especially the region that controls impulse and judgment.
  • Methamphetamine and amphetamine were both originally used in nasal decongestants and in bronchial inhalers.
  • 3.3 million deaths, or 5.9 percent of all global deaths (7.6 percent for men and 4.0 percent for women), were attributable to alcohol consumption.
  • Attempts were made to use heroin in place of morphine due to problems of morphine abuse.
  • The word cocaine refers to the drug in a powder form or crystal form.
  • Krokodil is named for the crocodile-like appearance it creates on the skin. Over time, it damages blood vessels and causes the skin to become green and scaly. The tissue damage can lead to gangrene and result in amputation or death.
  • Mixing Ambien with alcohol can cause respiratory distress, coma and death.
  • Drug overdoses are the cause of 90% of deaths from poisoning.
  • Every day in the US, 2,500 youth (12 to 17) abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time.
  • Morphine's use as a treatment for opium addiction was initially well received as morphine has about ten times more euphoric effects than the equivalent amount of opium. Over the years, however, morphine abuse increased.
  • The majority of youths aged 12 to 17 do not perceive a great risk from smoking marijuana.
  • Cocaine comes from the South America coca plant.
  • Alcohol is a sedative.
  • Women who abuse drugs are more prone to sexually transmitted diseases and mental health problems such as depression.
  • Nearly 40% of stimulant abusers first began using before the age of 18.
  • A person can overdose on heroin. Naloxone is a medicine that can treat a heroin overdose when given right away.
  • Hallucinogens also cause physical changes such as increased heart rate, elevating blood pressure and dilating pupils.
  • It is estimated that 80% of new hepatitis C infections occur among those who use drugs intravenously, such as heroin users.
  • 10 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs.
  • When injected, it can cause decay of muscle tissues and closure of blood vessels.

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