Posts Tagged ‘Crystal Meth Addiction’

Crystal meth is a highly addictive stimulant drug created in hidden kitchens and labs tucked away in every part of the country. Every part of this drug – from its production through to the results of abuse and addiction – is toxic and damaging to [...]

Exhaustive research of over 300,000 hospital records has shown that individuals with a history of methamphetamine/amphetamine use are 76 percent more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Scientists have presumed for decades that this connection may exist because both the drug and the disease [...]

Fergie, singer for the Black Eyed Peas, recently discussed her addiction to crystal meth and talked about the highs and lows of addiction as well as her struggle to kick the habit. Crystal Meth Addiction Ups and Downs When looking back on her time spent [...]

Once upon a time, crystal meth was cooked and created in remote rural locations, and the labs used to create the drug were often in trailer homes or cabins that were far distant from neighbors. Not so anymore. Crystal meth has become more and more [...]

Crystal meth addiction cravings hit in waves. You may feel strong after crystal meth rehab and stay committed to your recovery for months and then suddenly feel overwhelmed by the urge to get high again. Here are five ways to nip those cravings in the [...]

Crystal meth addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to shake in the long-term. According to studies, relapse occurs between seven and 10 months after the completion of crystal meth rehab in about 80 percent of recovering addicts. Whether or not this means a [...]

2010 was a banner year for Tennessee in terms of meth lab seizures and big drug busts -in spite of the negative public opinion about the efficacy of moving certain over-the-counter cold medications to the shelf behind the pharmacist. Most thought that nothing could be [...]

Recovery after crystal meth addiction is unlike recovery after addiction to most other drugs. While avoiding relapse always requires constant vigilance, the cravings for most drugs decrease over time. Not so for crystal meth addicts. Studies have shown that after a few months of abstinence, [...]

Do you have questions about crystal meth addiction? It’s one of the most dangerously addictive drugs out there today. Take a look at these FAQ’s to brush up on your knowledge about crystal meth. Why Do People Start Using Meth Methamphetamine is a type of [...]

To look at her now, it is hard to imagine that Jodie Sweetin was looking death in the face only a few short years ago. But that’s exactly what happened to the star of the seminal 1980′s family show Full House. In 2005 she entered [...]