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Which Generation Struggles the Most with Meth Addiction?

When you think about genetics, you probably think about your personal heritage and the physical traits and characteristics passed down from generation to generation. Mental health and genetic susceptibility to substance abuse are also heritable traits and need to be taken seriously. Generational struggles are often passed down because of reasons related to both nature…

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How Dangerous is Combining Meth and Cocaine?

Stimulant abuse has become increasingly problematic. After the crack down on pseudoephedrine that was used for a long period of time to create “street meth”, powerful drug cartels have created large-scale operations using alternative techniques. Studies have found that methamphetamine (meth) involved overdoses have tripled in recent years. The study notes that aside from the…

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9 Signs That Someone Needs To Go To Methamphetamine Rehab

Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive psychostimulant drug. Tolerance to meth can be developed quickly, leading a meth user to depend on more and more of the substance to feel its effects. As tolerance increases and larger quantities of the drug are taken, physical dependence and addiction develop. Meth produces an intense but short-lived high that…

How Dangerous is Combining Alcohol and Meth?

Alcohol and methamphetamines (aka. “meth”) are two of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. When combined, the intensity of substances and their sides effects can be amplified. If you or someone you care about is experimenting with combinations of drugs like alcohol and meth, Oasis Recovery encourages you to reach out to…

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5 Irreversible Side Effects of Prolonged Meth Abuse

The opioid epidemic shined a light on a major problem in American society. Methamphetamine (or “meth”) abuse has not received the same level of attention. Keeping that in mind, there have been recent promising findings that hope may be on the horizon for those struggling with meth addiction. Early intervention remains extremely important. Simply getting…

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5 Ways to Prevent a Meth Relapse

Especially in the first year after receiving treatment, there is a high rate of meth relapse. Those who have recently ceased using meth need to be aware of the high potential for relapse. Methamphetamine and related stimulants are highly addictive and it’s difficult to permanently break the cycle of abuse. A combination of post-treatment follow-ups…