Archive for the ‘Stimulants’ Category

Highly Addictive Meth Remains Easy to Acquire

One of the largest drug abuse problems in the U.S. is crystal meth, with nearly 12 million people – some as young as age 12 – reporting experimenting with the drug. Despite federal measures to try to limit the use of the drug, numbers continue to rise. Meth is relatively easy to acquire and...
August 26th, 2010 | Stimulants | Read More

Amphetamine Abuse Can Cause Aortic Dissection and Death

There are a number of reasons not to use amphetamines and while a doctor may prescribe them in situations where they are needed, dependence and abuse can quickly take hold. According to a recent Science Daily report, there is another reason to stay away from such drugs.
August 17th, 2010 | Stimulants | Read More

Meth Project Uses Disturbing Ads to Send Message about Meth Addiction

Perhaps you’ve seen the ads—one shows a hunched-over, bloodied woman with the caption, “My mother knew I’d never hurt her, then she got in the way.” Another image shows a jail cell complete with bunk beds and a urinal that reads, “No one thinks they’ll spend a romantic evening here. Meth...
June 5th, 2009 | Stimulants, Types of Addiction | Read More