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Drug Facts

  • Methamphetamine increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine, leading to high levels of that chemical in the brain.
  • Mixing sedatives such as Ambien with alcohol can be harmful, even leading to death
  • Paint thinner and glue can cause birth defects similar to that of alcohol.
  • Anorectic drugs have increased in order to suppress appetites, especially among teenage girls and models.
  • Use of amphetamines is increasing among college students. One study across a hundred colleges showed nearly 7% of college students use amphetamines illegally. Over 25% of students reported use in the past year.
  • Morphine was first extracted from opium in a pure form in the early nineteenth century.
  • In 2013, that number increased to 3.5 million children on stimulants.
  • Of the 500 metric tons of methamphetamine produced, only 4 tons is legally produced for legal medical use.
  • The majority of youths aged 12 to 17 do not perceive a great risk from smoking marijuana.
  • The most commonly abused opioid painkillers include oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone and propoxyphene.
  • In 1981, Alprazolam released to the United States drug market.
  • Opiate-based drugs have risen by over 80% in less than four years.
  • Heroin tablets manufactured by The Fraser Tablet Companywere marketed for the relief of asthma.
  • People who inject drugs such as heroin are at high risk of contracting the HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) virus.
  • Ketamine is used by medical practitioners and veterinarians as an anaesthetic. It is sometimes used illegally by people to get 'high'.
  • Teens who start with alcohol are more likely to try cocaine than teens who do not drink.
  • Cocaine gives the user a feeling of euphoria and energy that lasts approximately two hours.
  • In 1805, morphine and codeine were isolated from opium, and morphine was used as a cure for opium addiction since its addictive characteristics were not known.
  • Rates of illicit drug use is highest among those aged 18 to 25.
  • Opiate-based drug abuse contributes to over 17,000 deaths each year.

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