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Drug Facts

  • Of the 500 metric tons of methamphetamine produced, only 4 tons is legally produced for legal medical use.
  • Heroin can be smoked using a method called 'chasing the dragon.'
  • Methamphetamine is an illegal drug in the same class as cocaine and other powerful street drugs.
  • Heroin belongs to a group of drugs known as 'opioids' that are from the opium poppy.
  • The effects of methadone last much longer than the effects of heroin. A single dose lasts for about 24 hours, whereas a dose of heroin may only last for a couple of hours.
  • More than 29 percent of teens in treatment are dependent on tranquilizers, sedatives, amphetamines, and other stimulants (all types of prescription drugs).
  • Men and women who suddenly stop drinking can have severe withdrawal symptoms.
  • In 2005, 4.4 million teenagers (aged 12 to 17) in the US admitted to taking prescription painkillers, and 2.3 million took a prescription stimulant such as Ritalin. 2.2 million abused over-the-counter drugs such as cough syrup. The average age for first-time users is now 13 to 14.
  • Over 30 Million people have admitted to abusing a cannabis-based product within the last year.
  • Methadone accounts for nearly one third of opiate-associated deaths.
  • 2.3% of eighth graders, 5.2% of tenth graders and 6.5% of twelfth graders had tried Ecstasy at least once.
  • Underage Drinking: Alcohol use by anyone under the age of 21. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21.
  • Nearly 50% of all emergency room admissions from poisonings are attributed to drug abuse or misuse.
  • Short term rehab effectively helps more women than men, even though they may have suffered more traumatic situations than men did.
  • 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.
  • The United States represents 5% of the world's population and 75% of prescription drugs taken. 60% of teens who abuse prescription drugs get them free from friends and relatives.
  • 12 to 17 year olds abuse prescription drugs more than they abuse ecstasy, crack/cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine combined.
  • Approximately 3% of high school seniors say they have tried heroin at least once in the past year.
  • Nearly 40% of stimulant abusers first began using before the age of 18.
  • Cocaine was originally used for its medical effects and was first introduced as a surgical anesthetic.

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