Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine Treatments: Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride?

Methamphetamine Treatments in the News

Methamphetamine Treatments: Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride?
By Richard Zwolinski, LMHC, CASAC As reported in the New York Times, world-class surfer Anthony Ruffo has once again been busted for methamphetamine possession and dealing. The surfer, who is 48, used to “partner”… Continue reading

Why do people try to blame crime on methamphetamine?

Question by STRAUSSIAN: Why do people try to blame crime on methamphetamine?
It’s silly, especially when suspects in court claim that they were “out of their minds” due to meth.

That’s nonsense. Look; I used to use a great deal of meth. And I never experienced any urge toward… Continue reading

Effects Of Methamphetamine: Delaware Officials Ban Sale of 'Bath Salts'

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Effects Of Methamphetamine: Delaware Officials Ban Sale of 'Bath Salts'
Authorities said the chemicals can mimic the effects of cocaine, LSD and methamphetamine. "People are getting sick, suicidal and very, very violent," said Gov. Jack Markell, adding that hospitals in Delaware have seen… Continue reading

Methamphetamine Recovery: Stories of Hope

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Methamphetamine Recovery: Stories of Hope
By ERIN MATHEWS The "glimpses of God" she gets now that methamphetamine no longer clouds her vision have Tracy Reeves hoping for a brighter future for herself and her children. "I call them 'glimpses of God' — the fact that… Continue reading

Methamphetamine Side Effects: "Bath salt" drug now illegal; said not to be Big Country problem

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Methamphetamine Side Effects: "Bath salt" drug now illegal; said not to be Big Country problem
But Taylor County officials say that the drug — reported to mimic the side effects of LSD, cocaine and methamphetamine — was never a problem in the area. "Hopefully,… Continue reading

Treatment For Methamphetamine Addiction: Rossville resident wants people to associate addiction with recovery

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Treatment For Methamphetamine Addiction: Rossville resident wants people to associate addiction with recovery
They range in age from their 30s to 70s and used substances including alcohol, Vicodin, cocaine, OxyContin, Demerol, morphine, methamphetamine and Propofol. Their stories of addiction and recovery can relate… Continue reading