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Pennsylvania Treatment Centers

in Pennsylvania

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Drug Facts

  • The United States consumes over 75% of the world's prescription medications.
  • The United States spends over 560 Billion Dollars for pain relief.
  • The drug is toxic to the neurological system, destroying cells containing serotonin and dopamine.
  • 2.6 million people with addictions have a dependence on both alcohol and illicit drugs.
  • The U.N. suspects that over 9 million people actively use ecstasy worldwide.
  • Rates of anti-depressant use have risen by over 400% within just three years.
  • The National Institutes of Health suggests, the vast majority of people who commit crimes have problems with drugs or alcohol, and locking them up without trying to address those problems would be a waste of money.
  • Predatory drugs metabolize quickly so that they are not in the system when the victim is medically examined.
  • The most commonly abused opioid painkillers include oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone and propoxyphene.
  • Ritalin comes in small pills, about the size and shape of aspirin tablets, with the word 'Ciba' (the manufacturer's name) stamped on it.
  • Heroin tablets manufactured by The Fraser Tablet Company were marketed for the relief of asthma.
  • Nicotine stays in the system for 1-2 days.
  • Krokodil is named for the crocodile-like appearance it creates on the skin. Over time, it damages blood vessels and causes the skin to become green and scaly. The tissue damage can lead to gangrene and result in amputation or death.
  • Individuals with severe drug problems and or underlying mental health issues typically need longer in-patient drug treatment often times a minimum of 3 months is recommended.
  • Today, a total of 12 Barbiturates are under international control.
  • Drug use is highest among people in their late teens and twenties.
  • 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
  • Women in bars can suffer from sexually aggressive acts if they are drinking heavily.
  • Illegal drug use is declining while prescription drug abuse is rising thanks to online pharmacies and illegal selling.
  • Ambien can cause severe allergic reactions such as hives, breathing problems and swelling of the mouth, tongue and throat.

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