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Drug Facts

  • Adolf von Baeyer, the creator of barbiturates, won a Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1905 for his work in in chemical research.
  • Of the 500 metric tons of methamphetamine produced, only 4 tons is legally produced for legal medical use.
  • 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.
  • Tens of millions of Americans use prescription medications non-medically every year.
  • In the 1950s, methamphetamine was prescribed as a diet aid and to fight depression.
  • Ritalin and related 'hyperactivity' type drugs can be found almost anywhere.
  • In its purest form, heroin is a fine white powder
  • Meth, or methamphetamine, is a powerfully addictive stimulant that is both long-lasting and toxic to the brain. Its chemistry is similar to speed (amphetamine), but meth has far more dangerous effects on the body's central nervous system.
  • Nearly 500,000 people each year abuse prescription medications for the first time.
  • Those who complete prison-based treatment and continue with treatment in the community have the best outcomes.
  • Nationally, illicit drug use has more than doubled among 50-59-year-old since 2002
  • Crack users may experience severe respiratory problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, lung damage and bleeding.
  • Over half of the people abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative. Over 17% were prescribed the medication.
  • Codeine taken with alcohol can cause mental clouding, reduced coordination and slow breathing.
  • Alcohol is the most likely substance for someone to become addicted to in America.
  • 300 tons of barbiturates are produced legally in the U.S. every year.
  • 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.
  • 3 Million individuals in the U.S. have been prescribed medications like buprenorphine to treat addiction to opiates.
  • Babies can be born addicted to drugs.
  • Two of the most common long-term effects of heroin addiction are liver failure and heart disease.

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