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Drug Facts

  • In 2005, 4.4 million teenagers (aged 12 to 17) in the US admitted to taking prescription painkillers, and 2.3 million took a prescription stimulant such as Ritalin. 2.2 million abused over-the-counter drugs such as cough syrup. The average age for first-time users is now 13 to 14.
  • The effects of heroin can last three to four hours.
  • Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop. Relapse indicates the need for more or different treatment.
  • Almost 50% of high school seniors have abused a drug of some kind.
  • Over 13 million individuals abuse stimulants like Dexedrine.
  • Ironically, young teens in small towns are more likely to use crystal meth than teens raised in the city.
  • From 1992 to 2003, teen abuse of prescription drugs jumped 212 percent nationally, nearly three times the increase of misuse among other adults.
  • Ecstasy comes in a tablet form and is usually swallowed. The pills come in different colours and sizes and are often imprinted with a picture or symbol1. It can also come as capsules, powder or crystal/rock.
  • Hallucinogen rates have risen by over 30% over the past twenty years.
  • Heroin tablets manufactured by The Fraser Tablet Companywere marketed for the relief of asthma.
  • The penalties for drug offenses vary from state to state.
  • Nitrous oxide is actually found in whipped cream dispensers as well as octane boosters for cars.
  • Oxycodone comes in a number of forms including capsules, tablets, liquid and suppositories. It also comes in a variety of strengths.
  • Cocaine gives the user a feeling of euphoria and energy that lasts approximately two hours.
  • About 72% of all cases reported to poison centers for substance use were calls from people's homes.
  • Heroin can be smoked using a method called 'chasing the dragon.'
  • The National Institute of Justice research shows that, compared with traditional criminal justice strategies, drug treatment and other costs came to about $1,400 per drug court participant, saving the government about $6,700 on average per participant.
  • Inhalants include volatile solvents, gases and nitrates.
  • Nearly 500,000 people each year abuse prescription medications for the first time.
  • Underage Drinking: Alcohol use by anyone under the age of 21. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21.

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