THE DANGERS OF METH LABS
There are several stories about meth labs catching fire or exploding, but even if these dangers are avoided, there still exists the danger of toxic exposure. Methamphetamine, or crystal meth, is cooked in homemade meth labs that are often found by police in homes, apartments, barns, abandoned buildings, and RVs. This drug is highly addictive […]
HOW TO HELP THE METH USER
Meth can cause some of the most horrific long-term effects on the body like skin sores, weight loss, osteoporosis, sleep deprivation, and decreased libido. When users first use meth, these negative effects are not experienced because the body is still fresh to the substance. Initially, the user feels a rush of positive energy that makes […]
METH ADDICTION
Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth or crystal meth, is a white, odorless powder stimulant. The powder itself has a bitter taste, and it dissolves in water or alcohol. Meth is extremely potent and a much higher level of the actual drug enters into the brain compared to other drugs during each use, increasing the […]
METHADONE
Methadone was developed in Germany during WWII. It was used as a narcotic pain reliever for treating patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of pain. We often see it prescribed in the United States to treat individuals with lung cancer as it helps control intractable coughing in terminally ill patients. In addition to treating pain, […]
WHY BRIEF INTERVENTIONS CAN WORK FOR ALCOHOL ABUSERS
Whenever you think about an intervention for an alcohol user, you may picture family members gathering to help someone who is suffering from a severe form of alcoholism. However, did you know that brief interventions can actually help partial alcohol abusers or habitual drinkers? In fact, some medical professionals have argued that this tactic may […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FAKE COCAINE AND OTHER SYNTHETICS
Recently, health officials across the United States, Australia, and Europe have issued warnings about dangerous synthetic drugs called “bath salts,” which have been marketed as imitations of current illicit substances. Overall, the presence of these nasty hallucinogens is nothing new (unfortunately), but the most dangerous twist to this story is the fact that some people […]
DOES METHADONE REALLY HELP HEROIN ADDICTS?
If you are a former heroin user or know someone who is battling this illness (or simply know the facts about drug culture), then you have probably heard a lot about methadone treatment. A synthetic opioid, methadone is as a tool for harm reduction and withdrawal for people suffering from opioid use disorder, most notably […]
THE BRUTAL REALITY OF CRYSTAL METH
A frightening “party drug,” crystal meth (a shortened term for crystal methamphetamine) is a highly addictive man-made stimulant that can cause severe physical and mental damage to users over short and long terms. The drug has also received the nicknames “ice” and “glass” due to its resemblance to crystals or minerals, also the root of […]
METH HOUSES
If you’ve never seen a meth house in person, your imagination probably conjures up a scary, dungeon-like basement with people in mad scientist garb standing over boiling pots. In truth, meth labs can be in everything from closets to cabins, RVs, caves, abandoned mines, and commercial buildings, but it’s the ones in residential houses that […]
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM METH WITHDRAWALS
If you use methamphetamine and have a desire to quit, you will inevitably face an uncomfortable withdrawal stage. After you discontinue the drug, you will go through a predictable set of symptoms. These will gradually wear off as your body adjusts to the drug removing itself from your system. The occurrence of withdrawal involves both […]