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Drug Facts

  • Amphetamine was first made in 1887 in Germany and methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was developed in Japan in 1919.
  • 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.
  • People who inject drugs such as heroin are at high risk of contracting the HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) virus.
  • Heroin enters the brain very quickly, making it particularly addictive. It's estimated that almost one-fourth of the people who try heroin become addicted.
  • Street gang members primarily turn cocaine into crack cocaine.
  • A stimulant is a drug that provides users with added energy and contentment.
  • Ketamine is actually a tranquilizer most commonly used in veterinary practice on animals.
  • Use of amphetamines is increasing among college students. One study across a hundred colleges showed nearly 7% of college students use amphetamines illegally. Over 25% of students reported use in the past year.
  • Crack, the most potent form in which cocaine appears, is also the riskiest. It is between 75% and 100% pure, far stronger and more potent than regular cocaine.
  • The drug is toxic to the neurological system, destroying cells containing serotonin and dopamine.
  • 10 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs.
  • Ketamine can be swallowed, snorted or injected.
  • Ritalin is the common name for methylphenidate, classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II narcoticthe same classification as cocaine, morphine and amphetamines.
  • Illegal drug use is declining while prescription drug abuse is rising thanks to online pharmacies and illegal selling.
  • There have been over 1.2 million people admitting to using using methamphetamine within the past year.
  • Alprazolam is held accountable for about 125,000 emergency-room visits each year.
  • Nearly 23 Million people need treatment for chemical dependency.
  • Alprazolam contains powerful addictive properties.
  • GHB is a popular drug at teen parties and "raves".
  • Emergency room admissions from prescription opiate abuse have risen by over 180% over the last five years.

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