THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN METHAMPHETAMINE AND OTHER STIMULANTS
If taken in improper doses, drugs can have a long-lasting and severe impact on the human brain, body, and emotional state. In certain cases, individuals may turn to a specific form of the drug to receive a “kick,” or a boost that brings waves of euphoria and energy: stimulants. One particularly powerful variant is methamphetamine, […]
SCIENTISTS READY TEST TO DETECT METH USE
Every year, more than a million people use methamphetamine, or “meth,” for short, for non-medical purposes in the United States. In fact, while it was initially developed for the treatment of ADHD and obesity, non-medical usage of the drug is now far more common than medically-prescribed usage. Those that use meth for nonmedical purposes often […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ILLNESS CALLED “SMOKER’S LUNG”
At one point in your life, you have probably heard about a disorder called “smoker’s lung,” commonly associated with people who smoke cigarettes or related products. In classes, you have probably seen diagrams demonstrating the radical differences between pink healthy lungs and tarry-black lungs poisoned by smoke and other dangerous chemicals over a long period […]
WHY ALCOHOL IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DRUG IN THE WORLD
What do you consider to be the most dangerous drug in the entire world? For some of you, this decision might be pretty easy. On one hand, you might choose illegal opiates like heroin and fentanyl, as they are two of the triggers of the American Opioid Crisis. On the other hand, some of you […]
ARE DRUG DEALERS SELLING CANDY FLAVORED METH?
One of the things that can make enforcing drug laws difficult for police is that enterprising drug manufacturers are constantly reformulating their products, both in an attempt to avoid detection and in the chase for a better, more potent high. There are more designer and synthetic drugs out there than most people can keep track […]
WOMAN DIES IN MEXICO AFTER CONSUMING METHANOL-SPIKED DRINK
After a long and trying year of work, there is nothing better than hopping on a plane and taking off to a warm, tropical paradise. Besides the obvious choices of California and Florida, some tourists prefer to venture to our southern neighbor Mexico and enjoy the coastal beauty of Cancun and the warm blue waters […]
HOW METHAMPHETAMINE INTERFERES WITH YOUR PERSONAL LIFE
People who are addicted to meth or any other substance will have a hard time maintaining personal relationships. But exactly how does Methamphetamine affect your life? There are two main reasons for this phenomenon. Lack of Healthy Self Esteem The first and foremost issue is the fact that anyone who is seriously addicted to a […]
Meth Blisters
What Is Meth-Induced Psychosis?
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