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Drug Facts

  • People who abuse anabolic steroids usually take them orally or inject them into the muscles.
  • Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used for the first time. Approximately 7,000 people try marijuana for the first time every day.
  • Cocaine use can lead to death from respiratory (breathing) failure, stroke, cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) or heart attack.
  • Meth, or methamphetamine, is a powerfully addictive stimulant that is both long-lasting and toxic to the brain. Its chemistry is similar to speed (amphetamine), but meth has far more dangerous effects on the body's central nervous system.
  • Research suggests that misuse of prescription opioid pain medicine is a risk factor for starting heroin use.
  • Narcotics used illegally is the definition of drug abuse.
  • Hallucinogens also cause physical changes such as increased heart rate, elevating blood pressure and dilating pupils.
  • 28% of teens know at least 1 person who has tried ecstasy.
  • Heroin tablets manufactured by The Fraser Tablet Company were marketed for the relief of asthma.
  • Hydrocodone is used in combination with other chemicals and is available in prescription pain medications as tablets, capsules and syrups.
  • Used illicitly, stimulants can lead to delirium and paranoia.
  • Anorectic drugs can cause heart problems leading to cardiac arrest in young people.
  • 90% of people are exposed to illegal substance before the age of 18.
  • From 1920- 1933, the illegal trade of Alcohol was a booming industry in the U.S., causing higher rates of crime than before.
  • Of the 500 metric tons of methamphetamine produced, only 4 tons is legally produced for legal medical use.
  • During the 2000's many older drugs were reapproved for new use in depression treatment.
  • Despite 20 years of scientific evidence showing that drug treatment programs do work, the feds fail to offer enough of them to prisoners.
  • Hallucinogens (also known as 'psychedelics') can make a person see, hear, smell, feel or taste things that aren't really there or are different from how they are in reality.
  • Drug use is highest among people in their late teens and twenties.
  • Over 6.1 Million Americans have abused prescription medication within the last month.

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