Drug Facts

- In the last 10 years, sales of oxycodone and hydrocodone in Nevada have increased by 366% an

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- Looking for drug and alcohol treatment anywhere is an overwhelming and daunting task. Lookin

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- Living in a familiar environment with a hearty collection of triggers could disrupt your eff

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The Use of Methamphetamine surged in the 1950's and 1960's, when users began injecting more frequently.
Those who have become addicted to heroin and stop using the drug abruptly may have severe withdrawal.
In its purest form, heroin is a fine white powder
Other names of Cocaine include C, coke, nose candy, snow, white lady, toot, Charlie, blow, white dust or stardust.
Cocaine use can cause the placenta to separate from the uterus, causing internal bleeding.
At least half of the suspects arrested for murder and assault were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Cocaine stays in one's system for 1-5 days.
9% of teens in a recent study reported using prescription pain relievers not prescribed for them in the past year, and 5% (1 in 20) reported doing so in the past month.3
Alcohol blocks messages trying to get to the brain, altering a person's vision, perception, movements, emotions and hearing.
MDMA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is a synthetic, mind-altering drug that acts both as a stimulant and a hallucinogenic.
92% of those who begin using Ecstasy later turn to other drugs including marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and heroin.
Amphetamines + alcohol, cannabis or benzodiazepines: the body is placed under a high degree of stress as it attempts to deal with the conflicting effects of both types of drugs, which can lead to an overdose.
Hallucinogens also cause physical changes such as increased heart rate, elevating blood pressure and dilating pupils.