The Life-Saving Power of Staying Connected: Why Alumni Programs Prevent Returning to Use Substance use disorders (SUD) do not just “go away”, even after completing a treatment program. Clients often find themselves faced with the same situations or scenarios that led...
Meth Face: What Is It and Why Does It Happen? Will the face you fell in love with still exist in another five years? When your loved one is living with a meth use disorder, this isn’t just a question – it can be a very real fear. Research finds that nearly one in four...
Cocaine and Seizures: Knowing the Dangers You hear about the negative side effects of illicit substances all the time. “Cocaine causes seizures,” “Cocaine causes blood clots,” and so on. But you have never experienced these effects, you must be immune to them, right?...
Signs of Meth Addiction: The Physical and Behavioral Signs of Substance Use In 2021, 2.5 million people reported taking meth in the last 12 months in the United States. It’s easy to think this number doesn’t affect you, or that meth has no way to enter your life....
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 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...