Meth Pipes: Understanding the Risks, Health Impact, and Treatment Options
Homemade Meth Bongs: Understanding the Risks and Getting Help
What You Should Know About “Meth Mouth”: Signs and Warnings
Among people aged 12 or older in 2021, an estimated 0.6% (or about 1.6 million people) had a methamphetamine use disorder in the past 12 months (2021 DT 5.1) [1] “Meth Mouth” is a type of dental condition that is common among methamphetamine (“Meth”) users—a very potent and highly addictive stimulant. This dental condition is […]
Identifying Signs of Heart Damage from Drug Use
Substance abuse poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, leading to potentially irreversible damage. Among the many health concerns linked to drug use, heart damage is one of the most critical. This article explores the signs of heart damage caused by drug use. Various substances, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and even prescription medications when misused, can have […]
What is Stimulant Induced Psychosis?
What is Stimulant Induced Psychosis? Stimulants are one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. This drug class includes drugs like amphetamines, methylphenidate, anorectic stimulants, and drugs like Provigil, as well as illicit street drugs like methamphetamine. Most are used to treat attention disorders, narcolepsy, weight gain, etc., but millions of Americans […]
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide Today, the National Survey on Substance Use and Mental Health indicates that some 43.7 million Americans over the age of 12 need substance use treatment – or rehab. For many of us, going to treatment is a long and complex process, often involving research as we learn […]
Can Meth Kill You? It Can and Here’s How
Can Meth Kill You? It Can and Here’s How If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, you’re probably concerned. Methamphetamine or meth is common. In fact, an estimated 2.5 million Americans use the drug, with 2.3 million of those being 26 or older. But, while meth is commonly used, it is […]
What Does Meth Do to Your Brain?
Methamphetamine is an amphetamine-class drug similar to Adderall and other prescription medications.
Drugs That Cause Skin Picking
Drug addiction can cause a variety of skin problems, including skin picking, also known as dermatillomania. Dermatillomania, or skin picking, is considered a “body-focused obsessive activity”.
Deadliest Drugs in the U.S.
According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), nearly 841,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. In the US, over 70,000 deaths were attributed to overdose in 2019 alone. Opioids, mainly synthetic opioids (in particular fentanyl) are the leading driver of overdose death, with 72.9% of opioids involved opioid deaths involving synthetic […]