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Drug Facts

  • During the 2000's many older drugs were reapproved for new use in depression treatment.
  • Pharmacological treatment for depression began with MAOIs and tricyclics dating back to the 1950's.
  • 45% of those who use prior to the age of 15 will later develop an addiction.
  • Nicotine is so addictive that many smokers who want to stop just can't give up cigarettes.
  • 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.
  • Over 13 million Americans have admitted to abusing CNS stimulants.
  • In 2011, over 800,000 Americans reported having an addiction to cocaine.
  • A study by UCLA revealed that methamphetamines release nearly 4 times as much dopamine as cocaine, which means the substance is much more addictive.
  • New scientific research has taught us that the brain doesn't finish developing until the mid-20s, especially the region that controls impulse and judgment.
  • Crack users may experience severe respiratory problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, lung damage and bleeding.
  • Inhalants are sniffed or breathed in where they are absorbed quickly by the lungs, this is commonly referred to as "huffing" or "bagging".
  • Meth users often have bad teeth from poor oral hygiene, dry mouth as meth can crack and deteriorate teeth.
  • Most people use drugs for the first time when they are teenagers. There were just over 2.8 million new users (initiates) of illicit drugs in 2012, or about 7,898 new users per day. Half (52 per-cent) were under 18.
  • Methamphetamine has also been used in the treatment of obesity.
  • In 2014, over 913,000 people were reported to be addicted to cocaine.
  • Codeine taken with alcohol can cause mental clouding, reduced coordination and slow breathing.
  • Barbiturates are a class B drug, meaning that any use outside of a prescription is met with prison time and a fine.
  • In 1993, inhalation (42%) was the most frequently used route of administration among primary Methamphetamine admissions.
  • Cocaine restricts blood flow to the brain, increases heart rate, and promotes blood clotting. These effects can lead to stroke or heart attack.
  • Each year Alcohol use results in nearly 2,000 college student's deaths.

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