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Drug Facts

  • Methamphetamine blocks dopamine re-uptake, methamphetamine also increases the release of dopamine, leading to much higher concentrations in the synapse, which can be toxic to nerve terminals.
  • The biggest abusers of prescription drugs aged 18-25.
  • Over 23.5 million people need treatment for illegal drugs.
  • Oxycodone is sold under many trade names, such as Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin, Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet and OxyContin.
  • From 1992 to 2003, teen abuse of prescription drugs jumped 212 percent nationally, nearly three times the increase of misuse among other adults.
  • Meth can damage blood vessels in the brain, causing strokes.
  • 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.
  • The sale of painkillers has increased by over 300% since 1999.
  • The most commonly abused opioid painkillers include oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone and propoxyphene.
  • Crack cocaine was introduced into society in 1985.
  • The Canadian government reports that 90% of their mescaline is a combination of PCP and LSD
  • LSD (AKA: Acid, blotter, cubes, microdot, yellow sunshine, blue heaven, Cid): an odorless, colorless chemical that comes from ergot, a fungus that grows on grains.
  • In 1860, the United States was home to 1,138 Alcohol distilleries that produced over 88 million gallons each year.
  • Cocaine increases levels of the natural chemical messenger dopamine in brain circuits controlling pleasure and movement.
  • Ironically, young teens in small towns are more likely to use crystal meth than teens raised in the city.
  • Nearly 50% of all emergency room admissions from poisonings are attributed to drug abuse or misuse.
  • 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.
  • Women who have an abortion are more prone to turn to alcohol or drug abuse afterward.
  • Heroin use has increased across the US among men and women, most age groups, and all income levels.
  • Drug use can interfere with the healthy birth of a baby.

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