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Drug Facts

  • When a person uses cocaine there are five new neural pathways created in the brain directly associated with addiction.
  • Ecstasy comes in a tablet form and is usually swallowed. The pills come in different colours and sizes and are often imprinted with a picture or symbol1. It can also come as capsules, powder or crystal/rock.
  • 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs, including Ritalinmore than the number who abused cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, Ecstasy and inhalants combined.
  • Today, a total of 12 Barbiturates are under international control.
  • Emergency room admissions from prescription opiate abuse have risen by over 180% over the last five years.
  • Steroid use can lead to clogs in the blood vessels, which can then lead to strokes and heart disease.
  • Mixing Adderall with Alcohol increases the risk of cardiovascular problems.
  • Methadone generally stays in the system longer than heroin up to 59 hours, according to the FDA, compared to heroin's 4 6 hours.
  • In 2003, smoking (56%) was the most frequently used route of administration followed by injection, inhalation, oral, and other.
  • Its first derivative utilized as medicine was used to put dogs to sleep but was soon produced by Bayer as a sleep aid in 1903 called Veronal
  • Methamphetamine blocks dopamine re-uptake, methamphetamine also increases the release of dopamine, leading to much higher concentrations in the synapse, which can be toxic to nerve terminals.
  • Steroids can also lead to certain tumors and liver damage leading to cancer, according to studies conducted in the 1970's and 80's.
  • Coca is one of the oldest, most potent and most dangerous stimulants of natural origin.
  • 15.2% of 8th graders report they have used Marijuana.
  • Gases can be medical products or household items or commercial products.
  • Medial drugs include prescription medication, cold and allergy meds, pain relievers and antibiotics.
  • Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences.
  • Over the past 15 years, treatment for addiction to prescription medication has grown by 300%.
  • Most people use drugs for the first time when they are teenagers.
  • Disability-Adjusted Life-Years (DALYs): A measure of years of life lost or lived in less than full health.

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