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Drug Facts

  • Cocaine was first isolated (extracted from coca leaves) in 1859 by German chemist Albert Niemann.
  • In 1805, morphine and codeine were isolated from opium, and morphine was used as a cure for opium addiction since its addictive characteristics were not known.
  • Nearly 500,000 people each year abuse prescription medications for the first time.
  • The drug is toxic to the neurological system, destroying cells containing serotonin and dopamine.
  • These physical signs are more difficult to identify if the tweaker has been using a depressant such as alcohol; however, if the tweaker has been using a depressant, his or her negative feelings - including paranoia and frustration - can increase substantially.
  • Ecstasy causes hypothermia, which leads to muscle breakdown and could cause kidney failure.
  • Out of all the benzodiazepine emergency room visits 78% of individuals are using other substances.
  • A heroin overdose causes slow and shallow breathing, blue lips and fingernails, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and can be fatal.
  • After hitting the market, Ativan was used to treat insomnia, vertigo, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal.
  • Heroin (like opium and morphine) is made from the resin of poppy plants.
  • Even a small amount of Ecstasy can be toxic enough to poison the nervous system and cause irreparable damage.
  • 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
  • Some effects from of long-acting barbiturates can last up to two days.
  • Street amphetamine: bennies, black beauties, copilots, eye-openers, lid poppers, pep pills, speed, uppers, wake-ups, and white crosses28
  • 70% to 80% of the world's cocaine comes from Columbia.
  • Children under 16 who abuse prescription drugs are at greater risk of getting addicted later in life.
  • Use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs can make driving a car unsafejust like driving after drinking alcohol.
  • 90% of Americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking marijuana, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.
  • By survey, almost 50% of teens believe that prescription drugs are much safer than illegal street drugs60% to 70% say that home medicine cabinets are their source of drugs.
  • Aerosols are a form of inhalants that include vegetable oil, hair spray, deodorant and spray paint.

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