AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE

Truer words were never spoken, especially about drug abuse and drug dependency.  This on-line presentation is designed specifically for drug abuse prevention.  Surely it makes good sense to invest a little time reviewing this material to hopefully avoid the problems of drug dependency rather than spend thousands of dollars on a treatment that may not be effective.

Thousands of young people are seeking or will seek treatment for their drug dependency.  However, not many of us want to know about the dangers of drug abuse until it is too late.  If you are feeling peer pressure to use or are thinking of experimenting with illegal drugs, you need the information contained on this website.

Drug abuse prevention is much easier, more successful, and much cheaper than drug dependency treatment.  We feel that if every “at risk” person could view the Drugs and Death presentation, there would be a meaningful decrease in the drug abuse problem.

Drugs and Death is presented in a graphic and easily understood manner.  Written by forensic pathologist and medical examiner, Joseph C. Rupp, M.D., Ph.D., the material is based on drug-related deaths from medical examiner case files.  Photographs from the scenes and autopsies of these deaths are used to show the effects of illegal drug use on the human body.

The presentation is divided into five topic segments covering heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens and psychedelics, inhalants, and marijuana.  Use the navigation links at upper left to review each topic.

Please note: Due to the graphic nature of the material, this presentation may not be appropriate for pre-teenagers.  Viewer discretion is advised.