Meth Overdoses: How to Save a Life

Jun 25, 2024

Meth Overdoses: How to Save a Life “She goes from one addiction to another. All are ways for her to not feel her feelings,” – Ellen Burstyn No one takes a substance and hopes for dependence. Many just want relief from the world – the stress of money, responsibility,...

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System – The Difference Between Half-Life and Side Effects

Jun 25, 2024

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System – The Difference Between Half-Life and Side Effects You may not know the prevalence of meth in Hillsborough County. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has seized almost 9 pounds of the substance within the last year right here in...

The Stages of Meth Addiction and Withdrawal and What They Mean

Jun 25, 2024

The Stages of Meth Addiction and Withdrawal and What They Mean In 2021, 0.6% of U.S. residents aged 12 and older were diagnosed with a methamphetamine use disorder. Doesn’t seem like much, right?  This equates to 1.6 million people, which is more than the entire...

Meth Identification: When and How to Spot Signs of Meth in the Home

Jun 24, 2024

Meth Identification: When and How to Spot Signs of Meth in the Home You may think substance use will never affect your life. Until the day you find a mysterious bag of powder in your loved one’s bag. How can you know what it is? Should you try to smell it? Is this why...

Does Cocaine Thin Out Your Blood and Is That Dangerous?

Jun 21, 2024

Does Cocaine Thin Out Your Blood and Is That Dangerous? When a loved one is using cocaine, chances are, they are not too worried about the ill effects it may be causing within their body. As a parent, sibling, friend, or family member, the weight of concern and worry...