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Crystal Meth Withdrawal and Treatment

Crystal meth is a very powerful and addictive illegal stimulant drug.1,2 Crystal meth is a stronger form of methamphetamine, a legal drug often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Crystal meth is also called “ice” or “glass” because of its clear crystal-like appearance. It can be smoked, snorted, or injected, and it produces a strong sense […]

Crystal Meth Addiction and Treatment

Crystal methamphetamine, or crystal meth, is a highly addictive substance that is illegal in all 50 states. This page will help you learn about the dangers of crystal meth and how to seek help. What Is Crystal Meth? Crystal meth is an illegal form of methamphetamine, a manmade (synthetic) stimulant drug. Methamphetamine and crystal meth […]

Vyvanse Addiction and Treatment

Prescription stimulant misuse is an ongoing issue in the United States.1 National surveys track misuse of prescription stimulants, but do not offer breakdowns of specific stimulant medicines such as Vyvanse.1 In 2020, 5.1 million Americans (1.8%) aged 12 or older had misused prescription stimulant medicines, including Vyvanse and other ADHD medicines, within the last year.1 The […]

Crack Cocaine Addiction and Treatment

In the United States in 2020, roughly 657,000 people used crack cocaine in the previous year.1 Crack cocaine is a dangerous illegal drug with a high risk of addiction. In this article, you will learn about the dangers and effects of crack cocaine and how to seek help for crack cocaine addiction. The Difference Between […]

Cocaine Overdose

In the United States, cocaine overdose deaths have been steadily increasing since 2012. In 2020, nearly 20,000 overdose deaths involved cocaine.1 This article will help you understand the dangers of cocaine, how to know if you or someone else is overdosing as a result of cocaine use, and how to get help. What Is Cocaine […]