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Drug Facts

  • Inhalants include volatile solvents, gases and nitrates.
  • Approximately 13.5 million people worldwide take opium-like substances (opioids), including 9.2 million who use heroin.
  • It is estimated that 80% of new hepatitis C infections occur among those who use drugs intravenously, such as heroin users.
  • Methamphetamine increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine, leading to high levels of that chemical in the brain.
  • Meth has a high potential for abuse and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
  • Every day in America, approximately 10 young people between the ages of 13 and 24 are diagnosed with HIV/AIDSand many of them are infected through risky behaviors associated with drug use.
  • Cocaine was first isolated (extracted from coca leaves) in 1859 by German chemist Albert Niemann.
  • 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.
  • Abused by an estimated one in five teens, prescription drugs are second only to alcohol and marijuana as the substances they use to get high.
  • Amphetamine withdrawal is characterized by severe depression and fatigue.
  • Painkillers like morphine contributed to over 300,000 emergency room admissions.
  • 37% of people claim that the U.S. is losing ground in the war on prescription drug abuse.
  • Heroin was commercially developed by Bayer Pharmaceutical and was marketed by Bayer and other companies (c. 1900) for several medicinal uses including cough suppression.
  • The effects of heroin can last three to four hours.
  • The drug was first synthesized in the 1960's by Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company.
  • Younger war veterans (ages 18-25) have a higher likelihood of succumbing to a drug or alcohol addiction.
  • Ecstasy was originally developed by Merck pharmaceutical company in 1912.
  • 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.
  • Approximately 65% of adolescents say that home medicine cabinets are the main source of drugs.
  • 37% of people claim that the U.S. is losing ground in the war on prescription drug abuse.

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