Methamphetamine is toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system.
OxyContin is a central nervous system depressant, meaning it acts on the central nervous system to create pain relief.
Methadone users who are pregnant are at risk of premature labor or having a miscarriage if they abruptly stop using the drug, and many women choose to continue using methadone throughout their pregnancy to minimize these risks.
Studies indicate that over 40% of middle school children in one county in the U.S. had use inhalants within the past 30 days.