Most popular drugs

This video will provide you with the information about the most popular drugs in the United States. According to Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA), there are yearly over 30,000 arrests related to distribution and trafficking of illegal drugs. Drugs are still one of the greatest problems in U.S. In 2006 there were found within the borders of USA great amounts of marijuana (660.969 kg), cocaine (49,823 kg), heroin (598 kg), methamphetamines (1.540 kg), hallucinogens (9.199.693 units). Let's try to find out more about each specific drug. Marijuana represents the dried parts of the plant called Cannabis sariva. It contains psychoactive substances. It is the most illegal drug in the United States. One third of the Americans have used marijuana at least ones in their lives. Some surveys estimate that marijuana is used currently by 11.5 million people in the U.S. Cocaine is a very addictive drug made from leaves of the coca plant. It is estimated that there are over two million cocaine addicts in the United States. The highest percentage of cocaine use belongs to people from 18 to 25 years old. Heroin is an opioid that is made out of morphine that naturally occurs in the seeds of opium plant. Surveys have shown that in most cases, abuse of prescribed opioid leads to heroin use. 4.2 million Americans, beginning with the age of 12, had tried heroin at least ones in their lives. About 23% of those who tried it usually become addicted to it. Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive drug that appears in form of a white powder with no smell and bitter taste. Sometimes it is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Hallucinogens include LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide), PCP (Phencyclidine), Peyote, Psilocybin. These drugs have hallucinogenics compounds that cause distortions in a person's perception of reality. Most of the drugs are illegally imported from Colombia, Mexico, Burma, Afghanistan and are also illicitly produced in the laboratories within the United States. Drug Crimes issues can be very complex and frustrating. But No Worries! Legal Bistro is here to make finding the right criminal defense attorney for you fast, safe, and secure.