What Does Meth Addiction Treatment Look Like?
Meth is often used as the poster child for addiction due to how severe the effects of methamphetamine abuse on the body are. It can wreak havoc not only on your body but also on your mind, ability to function at work or school, relationships and other areas of your life. When someone you love starts exhibiting signs of drug abuse, it can be scary and overwhelming as the worst-case scenarios go through your mind, but stay rooted in the present. As long as the person is still here, still breathing, still alive, then recovery is possible; it'll be hard [...]
How You Can Support Your Family Member Battling Meth Abuse
Methamphetamine is a Schedule II drug as classified by the DEA and is only available medically as a nonrefillable prescription. Its medical uses are limited so prescriptions are rarely handed out – methamphetamine is most often used for recreational purposes. A stimulant that increases energy, talkativeness and a sense of euphoria, it’s often abused in high doses, increasing the risk of long-term complications and overdose. If you have a family member or friend struggling with methamphetamine abuse, it is important for their safety and well-being to offer them support as best you can, and get them the help they need [...]
The Most Telling Signs and Symptoms of Methamphetamine Use
Methamphetamine (or “meth”) abuse can occur in individuals as young as adolescents. This is because methamphetamines can be prescribed to individuals of all ages struggling with certain health conditions. While many people are able to manage to temporarily use their methamphetamine prescription to aid in their recovery, others develop a dependence on the substance. Some of the signs may seem obvious, but others are not so much. Learning about the various methamphetamine use symptoms can help you identify a potentially life-threatening issue in yourself or someone you love. You’re in the right place. In this article, we’re going to take [...]
