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Some of us may have heard the urban legend about razor blades being hidden in candy apples on Halloween, and some of us are old enough to remember our parents checking every piece of candy to make sure there weren’t razor blades hidden in our loot. Now, parents don’t worry about sharp objects in their […]

It’s possible. Many have done so. Celebrity-status doesn’t exempt an individual from the struggle of substance misuse. Some may even argue that the film and TV industry opens the door to such struggles due to the pressure and demands made by the career choice. Regardless, addiction to drugs (illicit or prescription) and/or alcohol is a […]

Articles in the media show that use of crystal meth by young adult females has seen a steady increase in recent years.1 Also increasing is the number of young women facing depression. Meth provides an easy way to cope with these unwanted feelings as it provides a euphoric sensation and decreases inhibitions – but this […]

Crystal meth is a common name for an illicitly manufactured, often colorless, and odorless form of d-methamphetamine.1 This synthetic stimulant is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means that it is highly addictive with a high potential for misuse and limited medical use (of pharmaceutical formulations of methamphetamine).2 Among individuals aged 12 and older, 0.9% […]

What is Ritalin (Methylphenidate)? Ritalin is a brand name for methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant medication. As previously mentioned, it’s approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.1 When taken as prescribed for approved conditions, Ritalin is considered safe and effective. However, because many people misuse […]

Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Methamphetamine withdrawal can cause different acute and post-acute symptoms in different people. The severity and duration of meth withdrawal symptoms can vary based on different factors, such as someone’s route of administration, dose, drug purity, level of intoxication, their previous experience with withdrawal, the duration they used meth, their history of meth […]

Methamphetamine, or meth, is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and highly addictive drug.1 According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 101,000 individuals aged 12 or older initiated methamphetamine use in 2021 and 1.6 million individuals aged 12 and older had a methamphetamine use disorder that year.2 Read on to better […]