Drug Facts

Long-term use of painkillers can lead to dependence, even for people who are prescribed them to relieve a medical condition but eventually fall into the trap of abuse and addiction.
Nicotine is so addictive that many smokers who want to stop just can't give up cigarettes.
Crystal meth is short for crystal methamphetamine.
Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which means that it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the rest of the body.
The effects of methadone last much longer than the effects of heroin. A single dose lasts for about 24 hours, whereas a dose of heroin may only last for a couple of hours.
Over 13.5 million people admit to using opiates worldwide.
Methamphetamine can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, elevated body temperature and convulsions.
Drugs and alcohol do not discriminate no matter what your gender, race, age or political affiliation addiction can affect you if you let it.
Research suggests that misuse of prescription opioid pain medicine is a risk factor for starting heroin use.
Methadone accounts for nearly one third of opiate-associated deaths.
A study by UCLA revealed that methamphetamines release nearly 4 times as much dopamine as cocaine, which means the substance is much more addictive.
Substance abuse costs the health care system about $11 billion, with overall costs reaching $193 billion.
Alprazolam is an addictive sedative used to treat panic and anxiety disorders.