Program Name: Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona
About:
TheNewMeth.com is a website that helps to educate people about methamphetamine use and the dangers that come with it. Their website includes warning signs of meth use and provides resources for recovery.
Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the brain and spinal cord. It releases high levels of dopamine in the brain and creates a physical and psychological dependence which can lead to a substance use disorder.
The new Meth is highly pure, potent, and low in price. With increased purity, availability, and reduced cost, accidental overdose deaths have been increasing significantly over the past several years.
Long-term effects include damage to the heart and brain, mood disturbances, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, and violent behavior.
Short-term effects include increased wakefulness and physical activity, decreased appetite, faster breathing, rapid and/or irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure and body temperature.
More facts and information can be found on their website as well as resources to help with recovery.
Website:
Phone:
- 1-800-662-HELP
Language: English and Spanish.