Besides the onslaught of opioids along our streets and skyrises, the United States is also facing the return of its old enemy crystal meth, possibly one of the most dangerous drugs on the planet. Needless to say, Americans fought a good fight back in the 80s and 90s, when this deadly stimulant was leaving a burning imprint on our beautiful country (sometimes literally). Still, restrictions on meth ingredients, such as pseudoephedrine, back in the early 2000s put a damper on the meth crisis for a while, only to have it worm its way back into the U.S. at this time. Let’s take a closer look at the recent increase in meth-related hospitalizations, as an example.
In the Millions
To say that meth is making a comeback might be an understatement, given the punch it has thrown at the U.S. in recent years. One NBC News report confirmed that 1.3 million people were being hospitalized due to exposure to amphetamine drugs, most involving the deadly crystal meth, from 2003 to 2015, a staggering 245% increase. In that light, some of the most severe outbreaks swept across western regions of the United States.
Proof Is in the OxyContin
So why is meth suddenly making a comeback, particularly in areas where drugs are already polluting lives? According to law enforcement officials, many people are turning to this stimulant based on the simple fact that opioids are difficult to achieve. While legal opioids can be expensive, the explosive crystal meth is cheap, convenient, and effective in all the wrong ways.
According to Dr. Tarak Trivedi, an emergency room doctor in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties, meth overdoses and related accidents have become an epidemic in hospitals. The drug has triggered health crises that have spilled into emergency rooms, and doctors are feeling completely helpless.
Seeking Treatment for Drug Abuse or Addiction
People from all around the world suffer from drug abuse and addiction every day, but, in a way, you can also find reprieve in the fact that hundreds of them are also finding ways to heal. Although the battle against illegal drugs continues to wage on in the United States, Australia, and other countries, you can join the thousands who rally together to find peace and to heal. With the right amount of determination and a little bit of love for yourself, anything is possible.
If you are suffering from a severe case of drug abuse or addiction, or have a friend or loved one who is coping with this illness, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our professional team of counselors and healthcare experts will help you endure the painful process of withdrawal and detox and guide you along the rocky road of rehabilitation. Soon enough, you will experience a faster and much more efficient recovery.
If you want to find out more about our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs or enroll in one of these programs today, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your leisure and your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how you can overcome your mental illness and take an extra step toward becoming a healthier person.
