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Drug Facts

  • Prolonged use of cocaine can cause ulcers in the nostrils.
  • Drug addiction and abuse costs the American taxpayers an average of $484 billion each year.
  • The addictive properties of Barbiturates finally gained recognition in the 1950's.
  • 90% of people are exposed to illegal substance before the age of 18.
  • 90% of Americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking marijuana, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.
  • Between 2002 and 2006, over a half million of teens aged 12 to 17 had used inhalants.
  • Methadone is a highly addictive drug, at least as addictive as heroin.
  • Non-pharmaceutical fentanyl is sold in the following forms: as a powder; spiked on blotter paper; mixed with or substituted for heroin; or as tablets that mimic other, less potent opioids.
  • A person can become more tolerant to heroin so, after a short time, more and more heroin is needed to produce the same level of intensity.
  • Oxycodone comes in a number of forms including capsules, tablets, liquid and suppositories. It also comes in a variety of strengths.
  • Over 23.5 million people need treatment for illegal drugs.
  • Opiate-based drugs have risen by over 80% in less than four years.
  • Over the past 15 years, treatment for addiction to prescription medication has grown by 300%.
  • Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop. Relapse indicates the need for more or different treatment.
  • Snorting amphetamines can damage the nasal passage and cause nose bleeds.
  • Cocaine is one of the most dangerous and potent drugs, with the great potential of causing seizures and heart-related injuries such as stopping the heart, whether one is a short term or long term user.
  • Nicotine stays in the system for 1-2 days.
  • The phrase 'dope fiend' was originally coined many years ago to describe the negative side effects of constant cocaine use.
  • Ritalin can cause aggression, psychosis and an irregular heartbeat that can lead to death.
  • 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).

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