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Drug Facts

  • People who use heroin regularly are likely to develop a physical dependence.
  • Methamphetamine blocks dopamine re-uptake, methamphetamine also increases the release of dopamine, leading to much higher concentrations in the synapse, which can be toxic to nerve terminals.
  • Decreased access to dopamine often results in symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease
  • Heroin usemore than doubledamong young adults ages 1825 in the past decade.
  • It is estimated that 80% of new hepatitis C infections occur among those who use drugs intravenously, such as heroin users.
  • 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.
  • Cocaine stays in one's system for 1-5 days.
  • In 1898 a German chemical company launched a new medicine called Heroin'.
  • Rates of valium abuse have tripled within the course of ten years.
  • Ecstasy increases levels of several chemicals in the brain, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. It alters your mood and makes you feel closer and more connected to others.
  • Depressants, opioids and antidepressants are responsible for more overdose deaths (45%) than cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and amphetamines (39%) combined
  • Oxycodone has the greatest potential for abuse and the greatest dangers.
  • Heroin tablets manufactured by The Fraser Tablet Company were marketed for the relief of asthma.
  • Crack cocaine goes directly into the lungs because it is mostly smoked, delivering the high almost immediately.
  • These physical signs are more difficult to identify if the tweaker has been using a depressant such as alcohol; however, if the tweaker has been using a depressant, his or her negative feelings - including paranoia and frustration - can increase substantially.
  • Marijuana affects hormones in both men and women, leading to sperm reduction, inhibition of ovulation and even causing birth defects in babies exposed to marijuana use before birth.
  • Heroin is a highly addictive drug and the most rapidly acting of the opiates. Heroin is also known as Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack,Thunder
  • 90% of deaths from poisoning are directly caused by drug overdoses.
  • Medial drugs include prescription medication, cold and allergy meds, pain relievers and antibiotics.
  • Among teens, prescription drugs are the most commonly used drugs next to marijuana, and almost half of the teens abusing prescription drugs are taking painkillers.

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