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Drug Facts

  • Heroin (like opium and morphine) is made from the resin of poppy plants.
  • Misuse of alcohol and illicit drugs affects society through costs incurred secondary to crime, reduced productivity at work, and health care expenses.
  • Ketamine is actually a tranquilizer most commonly used in veterinary practice on animals.
  • Between 2006 and 2010, 9 out of 10 antidepressant patents expired, resulting in a huge loss of pharmaceutical companies.
  • 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs, including Ritalinmore than the number who abused cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, Ecstasy and inhalants combined.
  • Marijuana had the highest rates of dependence out of all illicit substances in 2011.
  • Nearly 500,000 people each year abuse prescription medications for the first time.
  • Nearly 40% of stimulant abusers first began using before the age of 18.
  • The drug was outlawed as a part of the U.S. Drug Abuse and Regulation Control Act of 1970.
  • By 8th grade 15% of kids have used marijuana.
  • 26.7% of 10th graders reported using Marijuana.
  • The phrase 'dope fiend' was originally coined many years ago to describe the negative side effects of constant cocaine use.
  • Opiate-based drug abuse contributes to over 17,000 deaths each year.
  • The United States represents 5% of the world's population and 75% of prescription drugs taken. 60% of teens who abuse prescription drugs get them free from friends and relatives.
  • More than half of new illicit drug users begin with marijuana. Next most common are prescription pain relievers, followed by inhalants (which is most common among younger teens).
  • The strongest risk for heroin addiction is addiction to opioid painkillers.
  • Cocaine is also the most common drug found in addition to alcohol in alcohol-related emergency room visits.
  • The United States spends over 560 Billion Dollars for pain relief.
  • Narcotics used illegally is the definition of drug abuse.
  • Cocaine hydrochloride is most commonly snorted. It can also be injected, rubbed into the gums, added to drinks or food.

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