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Drug Facts

  • Emergency room admissions from prescription opiate abuse have risen by over 180% over the last five years.
  • In 2012, over 16 million adults were prescribed Adderall.
  • Heroin is sold and used in a number of forms including white or brown powder, a black sticky substance (tar heroin), and solid black chunks.
  • At this time, medical professionals recommended amphetamine as a cure for a range of ailmentsalcohol hangover, narcolepsy, depression, weight reduction, hyperactivity in children, and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
  • Marijuana is just as damaging to the lungs and airway as cigarettes are, leading to bronchitis, emphysema and even cancer.
  • Ritalin is the common name for methylphenidate, classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II narcoticthe same classification as cocaine, morphine and amphetamines.
  • The drug Diazepam has over 500 different brand-names worldwide.
  • Most heroin is injected, creating additional risks for the user, who faces the danger of AIDS or other infection on top of the pain of addiction.
  • Because of the tweaker's unpredictability, there have been reports that they can react violently, which can lead to involvement in domestic disputes, spur-of-the-moment crimes, or motor vehicle accidents.
  • The strongest risk for heroin addiction is addiction to opioid painkillers.
  • Ecstasy can cause kidney, liver and brain damage, including long-lasting lesions (injuries) on brain tissue.
  • More than 50% of abused medications are obtained from a friend or family member.
  • Studies in 2013 show that over 1.7 million Americans reported using tranquilizers like Ativan for non-medical reasons.
  • Over 1 million people have tried hallucinogens for the fist time this year.
  • Methadone is commonly used in the withdrawal phase from heroin.
  • Stimulants can increase energy and enhance self esteem.
  • Women are at a higher risk than men for liver damage, brain damage and heart damage due to alcohol intake.
  • Fentanyl works by binding to the body's opioid receptors, which are found in areas of the brain that control pain and emotions.
  • Approximately 3% of high school seniors say they have tried heroin at least once in the past year.
  • The New Hampshire Department of Corrections reports 85 percent of inmates arrive at the state prison with a history of substance abuse.

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