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Drug Facts

  • More than half of new illicit drug users begin with marijuana.
  • Many who overdose on barbiturates display symptoms of being drunk, such as slurred speech and uncoordinated movements.
  • Ritalin can cause aggression, psychosis and an irregular heartbeat that can lead to death.
  • Barbituric acid was first created in 1864 by a German scientist named Adolf von Baeyer. It was a combination of urea from animals and malonic acid from apples.
  • Every day in the US, 2,500 youth (12 to 17) abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time.
  • Crystal meth is a stimulant that can be smoked, snorted, swallowed or injected.
  • 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.
  • A tweaker can appear normal - eyes clear, speech concise, and movements brisk; however, a closer look will reveal that the person's eyes are moving ten times faster than normal, the voice has a slight quiver, and movements are quick and jerky.
  • 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.
  • A 2007 survey in the US found that 3.3% of 12- to 17-year-olds and 6% of 17- to 25-year-olds had abused prescription drugs in the past month.
  • Codeine taken with alcohol can cause mental clouding, reduced coordination and slow breathing.
  • Crystal Meth use can cause insomnia, anxiety, and violent or psychotic behavior.
  • Even a small amount of Ecstasy can be toxic enough to poison the nervous system and cause irreparable damage.
  • 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
  • 28% of teens know at least 1 person who has tried ecstasy.
  • Nearly a third of all stimulant abuse takes the form of amphetamine diet pills.
  • Those who have become addicted to heroin and stop using the drug abruptly may have severe withdrawal.
  • Ritalin comes in small pills, about the size and shape of aspirin tablets, with the word 'Ciba' (the manufacturer's name) stamped on it.
  • Ketamine is considered a predatory drug used in connection with sexual assault.
  • Over 60 percent of Americans on Anti-Depressants have been taking them for two or more years.

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