Alcohol is by far one of the most widely abused drugs in the world. With bars found within short driving distances of most homes and alcohol sold over the counter at many stores accross North America, it is no wonder it is such an easy drug to abuse. Most people find Alcohol relaxes them and allows them to deal with every day stress. It is a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant so it slows the heart and respiration rate. However regular and prolonged use can lead to liver failure, and heart disease. Also people suffering from Alcohol addictions can harm the people around them unintentionally and put people at risk by driving while under the influence. It is essential to the well being of the addict as well as those around that person to find the help they deserve before allowing it to consume them completely.
- In 2005 according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) there were 21,634 Alcohol related fatalities which were not related to accidents or homocide with the liver disease related fatalities at almost 13,000.
- Around one third of the US population has reported binge drinking at least once a year
- In 2007 almost 13,000 deaths occurred as a result of drinking and driving related accidents
Crack or Crack-Cocaine is a smokable rock-like form of cocaine that causes a euphoric feeling in the user due to the release of dopamine into the blood stream. However as the body replenishes dopamine the user feels the need to increase the frequency of use to achieve the desired effect and can cause overdose, psychotic symptoms, or even death. People who use crack are known to do almost anything to get their high again, many of these people are dissapointed with how their life has become and would like to be able to free themselves. Most simply do not know how to break the cycle.
- It is estimated that around 3% of the American population over the age of 13 have tried Crack-Cocaine at least once.
- Many of the long term addicted users of Crack-Cocaine have gone off to perform acts of prostitution in order to get money to support their habit.
- Stimulants account for around 16,000 or more deaths each year in the US
Heroin (diacetylmorphine) is a powerful narcotic opioid which is synthesized from Morphine which is a natural narcotic derived from the opium poppy. This makes Heroin a semi-synthetic opioid drug, and is known for giving the user a euphoric high. Similar to other narcotics, this drug makes the person have a general sense of well being. The danger occurs due to the high prevelence of needle sharing among hardcore users which is a major risk factor for HIV, Hepatitis B, and C as well as other bloodborne pathogens.
- The average heroin addict spends $200.00 a day to support their addiction
- It has been estimated that almost one third of all HIV cases are caused by sharing needles, mostly for drugs such as heroin
- According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in the late 90s, the annual number of new heroin users rose to a level not seen in over 20 years. In the mid 70s, there were nearly 250,000 new heroin users. There was a slower period between the mid 80s until the mid 90s. From 1995-2001, the number of new heroin users was consistently greater than 100,000.
- It is estimated that almost 60% of heroin users are dependent on the drug. Most people who use the drug do so with a partner but are found alone at the time of death.
Cocaine is a stimulant drug which has become the most abused of it’s class in the USA. This drug is a gateway drug to harder things such as crack-cocaine, and yet is still one of the more dangerous and addictive drugs around. Cocaine is one of the leading causes of hospital visits that are drug related in America.
- People ages 18-26 are known to use the most cocaine
- 1 in 5 people aged 25-32 have tried cocaine at least once
- Cocaine rivals amphetamines as the most commonly abused illegal drug after marijuana
- Cocaine is the most psychologically addictive drug, although physical withdrawal symptoms are less likely to occur but may include excessive nervousness, anxiety, hot and cold sweats, and more.Tests on lab animals have shown they will work harder for cocaine than any other drug. The same goes for human cocaine users who in many cases destroy their lives in order to get to the next high.
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Methamphetamines are extremely addictive stimulant drugs.
This drug class can be taken by:
smoking, mixing it in a drink, snorting it, or by injecting. Sharing needle often puts
users at a very high risk for life threatening blood transmitted diseases such as HIV, and Hepatitis B, and C.
- Meth labs have been found in every US state and over 10,000 were seized between 2002-2006
- Meth increases blood pressure, sometimes to critical levels which put the body at risk for heart attacks, long term kidney damage, and brain aneurisms.
- Over 13 million Americans have tried methamphetamines and over 10% of those are currently addicted.
- Smoking or snorting methamphetamines will eventually lead to a condition known as “Meth Mouth” which causes the teeth to corrode all the way to the gum line. This is caused by the acids and other corrosive ingredients that are used to make street meth in labs for people to smoke or injest nasally.
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