Meth Face

Jul 5, 2024

Meth Face 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 people who take methamphetamine...

Cocaine and Seizures

Jul 5, 2024

Cocaine and Seizures 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? Truth be told, there...

Signs of Meth Addiction

Jul 4, 2024

Signs of Meth Addiction 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. Until your son starts acting differently, always...

Meth Overdose

Jun 25, 2024

Meth Overdose “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, fear, sadness, and...

How Long Does Meth Stay In Your System

Jun 25, 2024

How Long Does Meth Stay In Your System 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 Tampa. While it’s great news that meth is being...

Stages of Meth Addiction

Jun 25, 2024

Stages of Meth Addiction 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 population of Hillsborough County. Can you...