More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).