Drug Facts

By the 8th grade, 28% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 15% have smoked cigarettes, and 16.5% have used marijuana.
In Utah, more than 95,000 adults and youths need substance-abuse treatment services, according to the Utah Division of Substance and Mental Health 2007 annual report.
Krokodil is named for the crocodile-like appearance it creates on the skin. Over time, it damages blood vessels and causes the skin to become green and scaly. The tissue damage can lead to gangrene and result in amputation or death.
Nicotine stays in the system for 1-2 days.
Crack cocaine is one of the most powerful illegal drugs when it comes to producing psychological dependence.
Methamphetamine can be swallowed, snorted, smoked and injected by users.
Over 13.5 million people admit to using opiates worldwide.
Approximately 3% of high school seniors say they have tried heroin at least once in the past year.
Morphine is an extremely strong pain reliever that is commonly used with terminal patients.
Opiate-based drug abuse contributes to over 17,000 deaths each year.
Rates of K2 Spice use have risen by 80% within a single year.
Prescription medications are legal drugs.
Mixing Ativan with depressants, such as alcohol, can lead to seizures, coma and death.