Vista Bay Rehab | Methamphetamine Information

Methamphetamine, commonly called crystal, meth or crank, has become widespread as a drug of choice for many substance abusers in our country. Meth first became widely popular in the 80’s as a more affordable alternative to cocaine. At the time, the cost of cocaine made it prohibitive for many to use on a regular basis, so use of meth helped to supplement their habits.

Meth was made or “cooked in bathtubs and cut with ephedrine (a stimulant found in cold medicine) and sold by local dealers. Today, crystal meth manufacturing has achieved a sophistication rivaling that of heroin and cocaine production. Cookers, as those who produce the drug are known, come up with clever and hi-tech ways to produce the drug right here in our neighborhoods.

Currently, meth is being widely used throughout suburban America and is being found in schools. At Narconon Vista Bay rehab, we have seen a steady increase in the amount of enrollments for crystal meth from all walks of life.

The office of the Nevada Governor released some alarming statistics on meth use in recent years. According to the study, of those surveyed who used drugs, 45% of adults, 41% of adolescents and 82% of pregnant women reported crystal meth as the drug of choice. Nevada is home to some of the highest methamphetamine abuse statistics in the country.

Crystal meth is a strong stimulant that can lead to hallucinations and severe paranoia. Health risks associated with meth include, speeding up the aging process, destroying teeth, facial sores from poor health and the meth users propensity toward picking at themselves and damage to internal organs. Many who have used meth for years wind up in a meth psychosis that can last for weeks or months after the drug has left their system.

Vista Bay rehab has seen people everyday overcome addiction to meth. The damage done by the drug may be significant, but with VistaBay Drug Rehab’s detoxification and life skills regimen, the individual can be restored to sanity and given the opportunity to turn their life around. It is possible to have a new and successful life free of addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, contact Narconon Vista Bay Rehab today!