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Drug Facts

  • The number of people receiving treatment for addiction to painkillers and sedatives has doubled since 2002.
  • Opioids are depressant drugs, which means they slow down the messages travelling between the brain and the rest of the body.
  • Ritalin is the common name for methylphenidate, classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II narcoticthe same classification as cocaine, morphine and amphetamines.
  • Nearly half of those who use heroin reportedly started abusing prescription pain killers before they ever used heroin.
  • 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.
  • Ambien can cause severe allergic reactions such as hives, breathing problems and swelling of the mouth, tongue and throat.
  • The most commonly abused opioid painkillers include oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone and propoxyphene.
  • War veterans often turn to drugs and alcohol to forget what they went through during combat.
  • The New Hampshire Department of Corrections reports 85 percent of inmates arrive at the state prison with a history of substance abuse.
  • Over 80% of individuals have confidence that prescription drug abuse will only continue to grow.
  • The addictive properties of Barbiturates finally gained recognition in the 1950's.
  • Approximately 3% of high school seniors say they have tried heroin at least once in the past year.
  • Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca bush (Erythroxylum coca), which is native to South America.
  • Rates of illicit drug use is highest among those aged 18 to 25.
  • Cocaine comes from the South America coca plant.
  • Marijuana can stay in a person's system for 3-5 days, however, if you are a heavy user, it can be detected up to 30 days.
  • Crystal meth is a stimulant that can be smoked, snorted, swallowed or injected.
  • Narcotics is the legal term for mood altering drugs.
  • More than 29 percent of teens in treatment are dependent on tranquilizers, sedatives, amphetamines, and other stimulants (all types of prescription drugs).
  • At this time, medical professionals recommended amphetamine as a cure for a range of ailmentsalcohol hangover, narcolepsy, depression, weight reduction, hyperactivity in children, and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

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