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Two Drug Combo Shows Promise for Meth Addictions
As one of the most damaging addictions in modern society, meth addiction has ruined countless lives. The addiction has become a major part of American society, becoming a scourge in both working class neighborhoods and affluent areas. Regardless of your background or your income, you might just find yourself drawn into circles where meth is…
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The Comeback of Meth Across America
While many things make a comeback in life, such as certain types of music or fashion, one product many assumed was gone for good was meth. Unfortunately, as the US plunges itself into a deep opioid crisis and shows no signs of coming out of it, methamphetamines are making a brutal comeback to the streets…
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Meth Use Witnesses Sinister Spike Across South Jersey
In the midst of what is likely the largest opioid epidemic in American history, South Jersey can now be added to the list of danger areas. The war against drugs has long been a major problem for US society, with little progress made and, when one problem is resolved, another likely appears. It’s part…
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Man Charged with Giving Baby Meth
In Slovakia, Miroslav Strnadova was charged with giving his baby crystal meth. The man admitted he did so and it was to stop the child from crying. According to the Mirror, “The youngster was so severely brain damaged that doctors said he was left ‘clinically dead’ … “…Miroslav was known locally as the Crocodile on…
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Wet Counties Have Fewer Meth Labs
Wet counties have fewer meth labs and less methamphetamine use than dry counties according to Kentucky researchers at the University of Louisville. The researchers found that Kentucky could reduce the number of methamphetamine seizures by increasing the wet (alcohol is Okay) counties. According to DecaturDaily.com, “So, to summarize, wet counties have fewer meth lab seizures…
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Crystal Meth Started in Nazi Germany
A recent letter reveals that crystal meth, sold under the name Pervitin, was actually consumed by Nazi soldiers in Germany to promote alertness during the war. According to Spiegel Online, “The young soldier, though, needed more of the drug, much more. He was exhausted by the war, becoming “cold and apathetic, completely without interests,” as…
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Meth Ring Broken in San Diego
A methamphetamine ring that also trafficked cocaine was broken up this past week in San Diego, California. According to UT San Diego, “Twelve of the defendants were arrested on Wednesday, officials said. Seven are from Vista; two are from San Marcos; and the other three are from Oceanside, Spring Valley and Los Angeles. “One defendant…
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Toddler Dies of Meth Overdose
In what seems to be an unintended consequence of methamphetamine use, a toddler died in Spanaway, Washington. No arrests have yet been made. According to the News Tribune of Tacoma, Washington, “Residents of the house admitted to authorities after the death that they used drugs, Troyer said. He said there were no signs of drugs…
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Return of Meth Labs?
This article is from guest blogger, Beverly M., LCSW who teaches an addiction class in California: With the crack down on Methamphetamine labs from the federal, state, and local governments, many meth labs ceased operation and / or moved to Mexico. Statistics from the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) show that there were 13,572 meth lab…