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Drug Facts

  • When abused orally, side effects can include slurred speech, seizures, delirium and vertigo.
  • An estimated 13.5 million people in the world take opioids (opium-like substances), including 9.2 million who use heroin.
  • The addictive properties of Barbiturates finally gained recognition in the 1950's.
  • Women who abuse drugs are more prone to sexually transmitted diseases and mental health problems such as depression.
  • 6.5% of high school seniors smoke pot daily, up from 5.1% five years ago. Meanwhile, less than 20% of 12th graders think occasional use is harmful, while less than 40% see regular use as harmful (lowest numbers since 1983).
  • These days, taking pills is acceptable: there is the feeling that there is a "pill for everything".
  • Ecstasy is one of the most popular drugs among youth today.
  • Opiate-based drug abuse contributes to over 17,000 deaths each year.
  • Stimulants when abused lead to a "rush" feeling.
  • Some effects from of long-acting barbiturates can last up to two days.
  • In the past 15 years, abuse of prescription drugs, including powerful opioid painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, has risen alarmingly among all ages, growing fastest among college-age adults, who lead all age groups in the misuse of medications.
  • Methadone is a synthetic opioid analgesic (painkiller) used to treat chronic pain.
  • Illegal drug use is declining while prescription drug abuse is rising thanks to online pharmacies and illegal selling.
  • More than 100,000 babies are born addicted to cocaine each year in the U.S., due to their mothers' use of the drug during pregnancy.
  • The largest amount of illicit drug-related emergency room visits in 2011 were cocaine related (over 500,000 visits).
  • Rohypnol (The Date Rape Drug) is more commonly known as "roofies".
  • Cocaine was first isolated (extracted from coca leaves) in 1859 by German chemist Albert Niemann.
  • Emergency room admissions from prescription opiate abuse have risen by over 180% over the last five years.
  • In 2007 The California Department of Toxic Substance Control was responsible for clandestine meth lab cleanup costs in Butte County totaling $26,876.00.
  • Stress is the number one factor in drug and alcohol abuse.

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