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Drug Facts

  • Increased or prolonged use of methamphetamine can cause sleeplessness, loss of appetite, increased blood pressure, paranoia, psychosis, aggression, disordered thinking, extreme mood swings and sometimes hallucinations.
  • Ritalin and related 'hyperactivity' type drugs can be found almost anywhere.
  • Flashbacks can occur in people who have abused hallucinogens even months after they stop taking them.
  • People who use heroin regularly are likely to develop a physical dependence.
  • More than 50% of abused medications are obtained from a friend or family member.
  • Cigarettes contain nicotine which is highly addictive.
  • According to some studies done by two Harvard psychiatrists, Dr. Harrison Pope and Kurt Brower, long term Steroid abuse can mimic symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
  • Methamphetamine increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine, leading to high levels of that chemical in the brain.
  • Girls seem to become addicted to nicotine faster than boys do.
  • 19.3% of students ages 12-17 who receive average grades of 'D' or lower used marijuana in the past month and 6.9% of students with grades of 'C' or above used marijuana in the past month.
  • The Use of Methamphetamine surged in the 1950's and 1960's, when users began injecting more frequently.
  • People who use marijuana believe it to be harmless and want it legalized.
  • Drug conspiracy laws were set up to win the war on drugs.
  • In 1904, Barbiturates were introduced for further medicinal purposes
  • 33.1 percent of 15-year-olds report that they have had at least 1 drink in their lives.
  • The United States consumes 80% of the world's pain medication while only having 6% of the world's population.
  • Taking Ecstasy can cause liver failure.
  • Afghanistan is the leading producer and cultivator of opium worldwide and manufactures 74% of illicit opiates. However, Mexico is the leading supplier to the U.S
  • Individuals with severe drug problems and or underlying mental health issues typically need longer in-patient drug treatment often times a minimum of 3 months is recommended.
  • 52 Million Americans have abused prescription medications.

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