The Threat of Methamphetamine and Crystal Meth in Arkansas

June 3, 2008

Both methamphetamine and crystal meth have become quite strong in the scene of substance abuse in Arkansas since the last ten years. Read more

Crystal Meth Abuse and Crystal Meth Rehab in Maryland

May 8, 2008

Maryland is one of the several American states that are reeling under a growing methamphetamine addiction in recent times. The number of people in meth addiction is just growing, especially in the nightclub circuit. Read more

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy

March 19, 2008

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Everyone knows that drug and alcohol addiction can have devastating effects on a pregnancy. However, it still happens every day in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately one million babies have been born in the past 20 years to women who used cocaine while pregnant. Statistics show that as many as 10 percent of babies are born to mothers who used one or more illegal drugs while pregnant. Read more

Short-Term Inpatient Addiction Treatment

March 17, 2008

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Short-term inpatient addiction treatment typically lasts anywhere from one week to a month. Patients live in a rehab facility and receive help for alcoholism and drug addiction in that period of time. They are closely monitored, but can gain additional freedoms and trust as time goes on. The staff consists of counselors and medical professionals who are specially trained in the field of addiction treatment. Read more