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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.
  • 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs, including Ritalinmore than the number who abused cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, Ecstasy and inhalants combined.
  • More than 29% of teens in treatment are there because of an addiction to prescription medication.
  • People who inject drugs such as heroin are at high risk of contracting the HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) virus.
  • A syringe of morphine was, in a very real sense, a magic wand,' states David Courtwright in Dark Paradise. '
  • Marijuana is known as the "gateway" drug for a reason: those who use it often move on to other drugs that are even more potent and dangerous.
  • 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.
  • Opiates work well to relieve pain. But you can get addicted to them quickly, if you don't use them correctly.
  • Statistics say that prohibition made Alcohol abuse worse, with more people drinking more than ever.
  • 90% of people are exposed to illegal substance before the age of 18.
  • According to the latest drug information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug abuse costs the United States over $600 billion annually in health care treatments, lost productivity, and crime.
  • There are more than 200 identified synthetic drug compounds and more than 90 different synthetic drug marijuana compounds.
  • Those who complete prison-based treatment and continue with treatment in the community have the best outcomes.
  • Even a small amount of Ecstasy can be toxic enough to poison the nervous system and cause irreparable damage.
  • Nearly half of those who use heroin reportedly started abusing prescription pain killers before they ever used heroin.
  • At least half of the suspects arrested for murder and assault were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • 18 percent of drivers killed in a crash tested positive for at least one drug.
  • Ecstasy can cause kidney, liver and brain damage, including long-lasting lesions (injuries) on brain tissue.
  • The most commonly abused brand-name painkillers include Vicodin, Oxycodone, OxyContin and Percocet.
  • Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant made from the coca plant.

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