Local Experts Discuss Meth Mouth, Growing Meth Problem

Local Experts Discuss Meth Mouth, Growing Meth Problem
Experts raised concerns about a condition known as meth mouth. Local dentists say they see meth mouth in their offices every week, and that the age of the patients with symptoms are younger than ever. Conference organizers said their goal was to create … Read more on WITN

Senate committee takes no action on bill aimed to curb meth production
"It leaves a lot of residue and you have an unsuspecting public buying real estate, staying in motels, buying automobiles that are contaminated and we don't know what far reaching effects that it has on adults," Hudson said. Currently, drugs containing … Read more on WIS

Prescription drug abuse on the rise
Leann Murphy,coordinator of the felony drug court in Troup County, said that many opiate abusers who can no longer afford to buy pain medication turn to heroin to feed their addiction to avoid dreadful withdrawal symptoms. She said the younger age … Read more on LaGrange Daily News