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Drug Facts

  • Most heroin is injected, creating additional risks for the user, who faces the danger of AIDS or other infection on top of the pain of addiction.
  • Children under 16 who abuse prescription drugs are at greater risk of getting addicted later in life.
  • One oxycodone pill can cost $80 on the street, compared to $3 to $5 for a bag of heroin. As addiction intensifies, many users end up turning to heroin.
  • The drug was first synthesized in the 1960's by Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company.
  • Heroin is a highly addictive drug and the most rapidly acting of the opiates. Heroin is also known as Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack,Thunder
  • The drug is toxic to the neurological system, destroying cells containing serotonin and dopamine.
  • Excessive use of alcohol can lead to sexual impotence.
  • Alprazolam is an addictive sedative used to treat panic and anxiety disorders.
  • Pharmacological treatment for depression began with MAOIs and tricyclics dating back to the 1950's.
  • From 1980-2000, modern antidepressants, SSRI and SNRI, were introduced.
  • High dosages of ketamine can lead to the feeling of an out of body experience or even death.
  • When injected, it can cause decay of muscle tissues and closure of blood vessels.
  • A tweaker can appear normal - eyes clear, speech concise, and movements brisk; however, a closer look will reveal that the person's eyes are moving ten times faster than normal, the voice has a slight quiver, and movements are quick and jerky.
  • Crack Cocaine was first developed during the cocaine boom of the 1970's.
  • Using Crack Cocaine, even once, can result in life altering addiction.
  • Medial drugs include prescription medication, cold and allergy meds, pain relievers and antibiotics.
  • Ecstasy is emotionally damaging and users often suffer depression, confusion, severe anxiety, paranoia, psychotic behavior and other psychological problems.
  • Abused by an estimated one in five teens, prescription drugs are second only to alcohol and marijuana as the substances they use to get high.
  • Oxycodone is as powerful as heroin and affects the nervous system the same way.
  • Women who use needles run the risk of acquiring HIV or AIDS, thus passing it on to their unborn child.

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