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Drug Facts

  • In the course of the 20th century, more than 2500 barbiturates were synthesized, 50 of which were eventually employed clinically.
  • Heroin (like opium and morphine) is made from the resin of poppy plants.
  • Chronic crystal meth users also often display poor hygiene, a pale, unhealthy complexion, and sores on their bodies from picking at 'crank bugs' - the tactile hallucination that tweakers often experience.
  • The strongest risk for heroin addiction is addiction to opioid painkillers.
  • The most commonly abused opioid painkillers include oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone and propoxyphene.
  • Over 26 percent of all Ambien-related ER cases were admitted to a critical care unit or ICU.
  • More than 29 percent of teens in treatment are dependent on tranquilizers, sedatives, amphetamines, and other stimulants (all types of prescription drugs).
  • 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.
  • In medical use, there is controversy about whether the health benefits of prescription amphetamines outweigh its risks.
  • Barbiturates Caused the death of many celebrities such as Jimi Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe
  • From 1920- 1933, the illegal trade of Alcohol was a booming industry in the U.S., causing higher rates of crime than before.
  • Over 23,000 emergency room visits in 2006 were attributed to Ativan abuse.
  • 52 Million Americans have abused prescription medications.
  • Alcoholism has been found to be genetically inherited in some families.
  • Cocaine is the second most trafficked illegal drug in the world.
  • Cocaine use is highest among Americans aged 18 to 25.
  • Emergency room admissions from prescription opiate abuse have risen by over 180% over the last five years.
  • 9.4 million people in 2011 reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs.
  • 3.3% of 12- to 17-year-olds and 6% of 17- to 25-year-olds had abused prescription drugs in the past month.
  • The younger you are, the more likely you are to become addicted to nicotine. If you're a teenager, your risk is especially high.

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