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Drug Facts

  • The drug is toxic to the neurological system, destroying cells containing serotonin and dopamine.
  • Amphetamine was first made in 1887 in Germany and methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was developed in Japan in 1919.
  • Methamphetamine has many nicknamesmeth, crank, chalk or speed being the most common.
  • Twenty-five percent of those who began abusing prescription drugs at age 13 or younger met clinical criteria for addiction sometime in their life.
  • Crack users may experience severe respiratory problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, lung damage and bleeding.
  • In 2007, methamphetamine lab seizures increased slightly in California, but remained considerably low compared to years past.
  • Street names for fentanyl or for fentanyl-laced heroin include Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, and Tango and Cash.
  • People who regularly use heroin often develop a tolerance, which means that they need higher and/or more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects.
  • Prolonged use of cocaine can cause ulcers in the nostrils.
  • Around 16 million people at this time are abusing prescription medications.
  • A tweaker can appear normal - eyes clear, speech concise, and movements brisk; however, a closer look will reveal that the person's eyes are moving ten times faster than normal, the voice has a slight quiver, and movements are quick and jerky.
  • Rohypnol (The Date Rape Drug) is more commonly known as "roofies".
  • Cocaine use is highest among Americans aged 18 to 25.
  • Emergency room admissions from prescription drug abuse have risen by over 130% over the last five years.
  • Stimulants when abused lead to a "rush" feeling.
  • Increased or prolonged use of methamphetamine can cause sleeplessness, loss of appetite, increased blood pressure, paranoia, psychosis, aggression, disordered thinking, extreme mood swings and sometimes hallucinations.
  • Rates of anti-depressant use have risen by over 400% within just three years.
  • Stimulants can increase energy and enhance self esteem.
  • Steroids can stay in one's system for three weeks if taken orally and up to 3-6 months if injected.
  • Cocaine stays in one's system for 1-5 days.

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