Prescription Drugs Kill

Presuription This is Your Brain on'Drugs Mephobarbital (Mebaral) Morphine (Avinza, MS Contin) Clonazepam (Klonopin) CNS Depressants Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) Pentobarbital Sodium Lorazepam (Ativan) (Nembutal) CNS depressants slow brain activity through actions on the GABA system, producing a calming effect. Alprazolam (Xanax) Diazepam (Valium) Codeine Triazolam Estazolam Oxycodone (Halcion) (ProSom) (OxyContin, Percocet) Opiads Opioids attach to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, blocking the perception of pain. Stimulants Stimulants enhance brain activity, causing an increase in alertness, attention, and energy. Methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta) Fentanyl (Duragesic) Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine and Adderall) Propoxyphene Methadone (Darvo) | It's illegal Between 1983 and 2004 to take prescription drugs that are not prescribed to you, or taking them in any way other than directed by a doctor, is considered abuse and can be as dangerous as taking an illegal drug, such as cocaine or heroin. there has been a 3,196% increase in deat prescription drugs with alcohol and/or street drugs. at home from combining Over the Last Decade: 200% 400% 300% Prescription drug overdose Abuse of opioid painkillers has risen more than 400%. The number of treatment admissions for prescription opioids increased nearly 300%. deaths have increased more than 200%. Unintentional poisoning deaths involving psychotherapeutic drugs grew 84% from 1999 to 2004. Of new users of Prescription drug-related deaths pain pills, 60% reported getting drugs from a friend or relative for free. 84% 36% 60% now account for 36% of all poisoning suicides. Accidental overdose deaths caused by prescription drugs now exceed the number of suicides and motor vehicle deaths in some U.S. states. At levels above the recommended O0 dosage, DXM (the main ingredient 00 in many cough syrups) is a dangerous dissociative drug like PCP (angel dust) and ketamine DXM-based remedies, reportedly caused more than 56,000 Overdoses of acetaminophen, an analgesic pain killer found in (animal tranquilizer). emergency room visits a year. O= 1,000 Parts of the Brain Damaged by Prescription Drugs Movement Sensations Judgement- Memory Vision Reward Coordination Vicodin OxyContin Tranquilizers 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 1O 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Percentage Percentage Percentage | 8th Grade 10th Grade I 12th Grade I College Students Any Questions? SOURCES: http://www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/prescription/prescription8.html https://mrkhealth.pbworks.com/w/page/11953131/YOUR-BRAIN-A2 http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/ http://www.newsweek.com/2010/08/06/prescription-nation.html http://prescription-drug-abuse.com/ Infographic presented by SpinaBifidaInfo.com Created by oBizMedia.com Designed by Samantha Sanders