Drug Abuse

Methamphetamine is the most highly abused drug in Tennessee with crack and powder cocaine being second. Unfortunately, abuse of these two drugs is on the rise in Tennessee, especially methamphetamine.

Initially limited to Hawaii and western parts of the country, methamphetamine abuse spread eastward like a wild fire over the last several years, leaving devastation in its path in both urban and rural parts of the eastern states and Tennessee has not been an exception.

Adverse health effects include memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, heart damage, malnutrition, and severe dental problems.

There have been reports of some urban areas having a decreased work force, due to the inability of some of its citizens to pass a drug test.

The good news is that methamphetamine abuse can be prevented and methamphetamine addiction can be treated. People do recover, but only when effective treatments that address the multitude of problems resulting from methamphetamine abuse are readily available.

Methamphetamine users benefit greatly from long term addiction treatment. Removing the addict from the immediate environment and allowing the development of new skills and relationships is crucial to recovery.

If you or somone you know is suffering from the crippling effects of methamphetamine abuse our referral specialists can help guide you to effective drug rehab. Make today the day to begin the road to recovery. Methamphetamine use has taken too much from you and your loved ones, take the stand today to fight addiction and regain your life, it is not too late.