Connecting Methamphetamine Use and Stroke Risk in Young People
As the drug problem in America continues to evolve, many believe beneath the ever-present opioid crisis is another drug epidemic just as dangerous. Another common element of prescription drug abuse has been amphetamine medications like Adderall. Meanwhile, the use of illicit methamphetamine has also seen a new wave in recent years. According to a review . . . . Continue Reading
Meth Detox: What You Need to Know
Not many people truly realize how prevalent meth abuse in America is, and how damaging it can be to the human body. Just the drug itself is attached to a great deal of taboo, not to mention attaching it to addiction. However, this powerful stimulant drug is used by roughly 4% of the US population. . . . . Continue Reading
Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment
Methamphetamine is a powerful and addictive stimulant that very drastically affects the central nervous system. Methamphetamine is made illegally in labs from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients such as Sudafed. This makes methamphetamine an easily attainable drug. Methamphetamine was develop early in the 1900’s from its parent drug, amphetamine and was used initially as a nasal decongestant . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Brains Effected More by Stimulants
It is a reasonable assessment that men and women experience some things differently, with levels of severity and experiences that vary from case to case. With no intention of making a harmful generalization, it is still interesting to consider the differences between how certain thing effect the sexes in different ways. Now researchers are suggesting . . . . Continue Reading
This is Your Brain on Meth
Meth is certainly notorious for how it wrecks your face, after all, there’s even been a coined term in pop culture to describe it: “meth mouth.” But do you know what exactly crystal meth does to your brain? Methamphetamine can cause significant changes to the brain. Some are immediate and some happen over time. This . . . . Continue Reading
Can Crystal Meth Cause Parkinson’s in Women?
When someone battles with an addition to crystal meth they run the risk of suffering from an innumerable menu of debilitating side effects associated with methamphetamine use. But now they have one more terrible disorder to look forward to, because a new study is suggesting that users are actually 3 times more likely to contract Parkinson’s disease. . . . . Continue Reading
Kendra Wilkinson Talks about Her Near Deadly Overdose
Plenty of young starlets have found themselves in trouble over the years for problems concerning drugs and alcohol, and Playboy bunny models are not exception! Reality star and former Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson has opened up about a severe drug addiction during her teenage years that nearly destroyed her life, and even came close to killing her. . . . . Continue Reading
Meth Brain Damage Looks Like Self-Inflicted Schizophrenia
Crystal meth is a dangerous and extremely damaging illicit drug, with many immediate and long term effects, some of which are dealt directly to the brain. A new study published by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia has revealed more detail as to how the methamphetamine-induced sensitization of the brain works, and that the . . . . Continue Reading
Faces of Meth
The acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad has painted an extremely graphic portrait for many people of what to expect when looking into the face of a long-term meth addict with some of its more memorable characters. However some people may believe these are mere exaggerations put on by fancy studios that profit well from dramatizing . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs You Are Using Relationships to Fill a Spiritual Void
All you need is love. I am a firm believer this is the truth, the only problem is some people tend to believe that love has to be a romantic love. I believe wholeheartedly love is the essence of life, and it should be unconditional and without bias. That it is, in my opinion, . . . . Continue Reading