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Drug Facts

  • Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca bush (Erythroxylum coca), which is native to South America.
  • 90% of people are exposed to illegal substance before the age of 18.
  • Methadone is commonly used in the withdrawal phase from heroin.
  • Chronic crystal meth users also often display poor hygiene, a pale, unhealthy complexion, and sores on their bodies from picking at 'crank bugs' - the tactile hallucination that tweakers often experience.
  • The number of people receiving treatment for addiction to painkillers and sedatives has doubled since 2002.
  • Barbiturates are a class B drug, meaning that any use outside of a prescription is met with prison time and a fine.
  • 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.
  • Methamphetamine can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, elevated body temperature and convulsions.
  • 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.
  • Heroin tablets manufactured by The Fraser Tablet Companywere marketed for the relief of asthma.
  • Crystal meth comes in clear chunky crystals resembling ice and is most commonly smoked.
  • When injected, it can cause decay of muscle tissues and closure of blood vessels.
  • Other psychological symptoms include manic behavior, psychosis (losing touch with reality) and aggression, commonly known as 'Roid Rage'.
  • Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion annually.
  • Crack users may experience severe respiratory problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, lung damage and bleeding.
  • Deaths related to painkillers have risen by over 180% over the last ten years.
  • The poppy plant, from which heroin is derived, grows in mild climates around the world, including Afghanistan, Mexico, Columbia, Turkey, Pakistan, India Burma, Thailand, Australia, and China.
  • Methadone generally stays in the system longer than heroin up to 59 hours, according to the FDA, compared to heroin's 4 6 hours.
  • Almost 50% of high school seniors have abused a drug of some kind.
  • Even a small amount of Ecstasy can be toxic enough to poison the nervous system and cause irreparable damage.

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