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Drug Facts

  • In 2005, 4.4 million teenagers (aged 12 to 17) in the US admitted to taking prescription painkillers, and 2.3 million took a prescription stimulant such as Ritalin. 2.2 million abused over-the-counter drugs such as cough syrup. The average age for first-time users is now 13 to 14.
  • 30% of emergency room admissions from prescription abuse involve opiate-based substances.
  • Used illicitly, stimulants can lead to delirium and paranoia.
  • Crack, the most potent form in which cocaine appears, is also the riskiest. It is between 75% and 100% pure, far stronger and more potent than regular cocaine.
  • Marijuana is just as damaging to the lungs and airway as cigarettes are, leading to bronchitis, emphysema and even cancer.
  • 52 Million Americans have abused prescription medications.
  • Paint thinner and glue can cause birth defects similar to that of alcohol.
  • 45% of those who use prior to the age of 15 will later develop an addiction.
  • Heroin is highly addictive and withdrawal extremely painful.
  • Ambien dissolves readily in water, becoming a popular date rape drug.
  • Research suggests that misuse of prescription opioid pain medicine is a risk factor for starting heroin use.
  • Depressants, opioids and antidepressants are responsible for more overdose deaths (45%) than cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and amphetamines (39%) combined
  • Nicknames for Alprazolam include Alprax, Kalma, Nu-Alpraz, and Tranax.
  • 3 Million individuals in the U.S. have been prescribed medications like buprenorphine to treat addiction to opiates.
  • 86.4 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime.
  • Over 60 Million are said to have prescription for sedatives.
  • Over 5% of 12th graders have used cocaine and over 2% have used crack.
  • When injected, it can cause decay of muscle tissues and closure of blood vessels.
  • 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.
  • Cocaine is one of the most dangerous and potent drugs, with the great potential of causing seizures and heart-related injuries such as stopping the heart, whether one is a short term or long term user.

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