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Drug Facts

  • Alcohol is a depressant derived from the fermentation of natural sugars in fruits, vegetables and grains.
  • Adderall originally came about by accident.
  • 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.
  • The biggest abusers of prescription drugs aged 18-25.
  • 10 to 22% of automobile accidents involve drivers who are using drugs.
  • Narcotics are sometimes necessary to treat both psychological and physical ailments but the use of any narcotic can become habitual or a dependency.
  • Cocaine increases levels of the natural chemical messenger dopamine in brain circuits controlling pleasure and movement.
  • 3.3 million deaths, or 5.9 percent of all global deaths (7.6 percent for men and 4.0 percent for women), were attributable to alcohol consumption.
  • Paint thinner and glue can cause birth defects similar to that of alcohol.
  • From 1961-1980 the Anti-Depressant boom hit the market in the United States.
  • Over half of the people abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative. Over 17% were prescribed the medication.
  • Marijuana affects hormones in both men and women, leading to sperm reduction, inhibition of ovulation and even causing birth defects in babies exposed to marijuana use before birth.
  • Heroin can be smoked using a method called 'chasing the dragon.'
  • Some common street names for Amphetamines include: speed, uppers, black mollies, blue mollies, Benz and wake ups.
  • PCP (also known as angel dust) can cause drug addiction in the infant as well as tremors.
  • 9% of teens in a recent study reported using prescription pain relievers not prescribed for them in the past year, and 5% (1 in 20) reported doing so in the past month.3
  • More than 29 percent of teens in treatment are dependent on tranquilizers, sedatives, amphetamines, and other stimulants (all types of prescription drugs).
  • Rates of K2 Spice use have risen by 80% within a single year.
  • There are more than 200 identified synthetic drug compounds and more than 90 different synthetic drug marijuana compounds.
  • Teens who have open communication with their parents are half as likely to try drugs, yet only a quarter of adolescents state that they have had conversations with their parents regarding drugs.

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