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Top 10 Metropolitan (City) Areas in U.S. with Methamphetamine Drug Abuse Related Emergencies

Methamphetamine addiction is one of the most prevalent drug problems, especially among teens, these days. For the past 10 years, there was a sharp increase in meth statistics, where the number rose from less than 50,000 to as many as 153,000. Around 2.8% of substance abuse admissions are actually treatment for crystal meth, and those [...]

10 Inspiring Books To Read For Quitting Drug Abuse

People do many things to overcome drug abuse. One of them is reading inspirational books on the subject. Here is a list of the 10 best motivational books pertaining to drug abuse.
1. The Night of the Gun:
This is a riveting tale of a reporter’s journey into his past, when he was addicted to drugs. Written [...]

What Are The Popular Drug Test Panels?

If you are an employee, you need to conduct mandatory drug screening for all employees. There are various drug testing panels and choosing which panel you want will depend on your objectives. Here is a basic description of the different panels and the different procedures they follow.
The DOT 5 drug test panel
This is a comprehensive [...]

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked, or ingested orally. Methamphetamine users feel a short yet intense “rush” when the drug is initially administered. The immediate effects of methamphetamine include increased activity and decreased appetite. The drug has limited medical uses for the treatment of narcolepsy, attention [...]