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Drug Facts

  • 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.
  • Methamphetamine can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, elevated body temperature and convulsions.
  • 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.
  • Because it is smoked, the effects of crack cocaine are more immediate and more intense than that of powdered cocaine.
  • Approximately 122,000 people have admitted to using PCP in the past year.
  • 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.
  • Crack cocaine is derived from powdered cocaine offering a euphoric high that is even more stimulating than powdered cocaine.
  • In 2003, smoking (56%) was the most frequently used route of administration followed by injection, inhalation, oral, and other.
  • Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal drug.
  • Methadone is commonly used in the withdrawal phase from heroin.
  • Valium is a drug that is used to manage anxiety disorders.
  • Rohypnol has no odor or taste so it can be put into someone's drink without being detected, which has lead to it being called the "Date Rape Drug".
  • The Use of Methamphetamine surged in the 1950's and 1960's, when users began injecting more frequently.
  • Cocaine was first isolated (extracted from coca leaves) in 1859 by German chemist Albert Niemann.
  • Cocaine use can cause the placenta to separate from the uterus, causing internal bleeding.
  • Cigarettes can kill you and they are the leading preventable cause of death.
  • Ecstasy is sometimes mixed with substances such as rat poison.
  • Young people have died from dehydration, exhaustion and heart attack as a result of taking too much Ecstasy.
  • 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.
  • 7.5 million have used cocaine at least once in their life, 3.5 million in the last year and 1.5 million in the past month.

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