UF Study: Many Meth Side Effects Kick in Only After Stopping

Published March 4, 2013

UF study: Many meth side effects kick in only after stopping

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“It exposes the brain to too much dopamine, which feels good at the time but has both immediate and long-term consequences — namely of killing neurons,” said Dr. Jamie Smolen, an addiction psychiatrist at UF. Smolen added that the long-term use of … Read more on Gainesville Sun

Meth's Devastating Effects: Before and After

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Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show the progression of drug abuse on their looks over a relatively short period of time. Keep clicking to see the devastating effects … Read more on W*USA 9

Map: Meth on the rise

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… bomb in a bottle,” Mixell said. “They have to release the gases as part of the process.” Law enforcement and addiction-treatment professionals say the problem is growing, and the city and state must be prepared to deal with an influx of meth users … Read more on Sioux Falls Argus Leader