“Shake and Bake” Crystal Meth Method Causing a Rash of Burn Victims
The newest method of production of crystal meth is known on the street as “shake and bake,” where highly unstable ingredients are mixed inside an everyday 2-liter plastic bottle.
Jamar Rogers Inspires Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery on ‘The Voice’
A 29-year-old singer overcame more than just competition to get the attention of judges on the reality singing competition show on NBC, The Voice. Jamar Rogers worked through homelessness, crystal meth addiction, and HIV before he ended up on the stage singing for Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Adam Levine.
Crystal Meth Addiction Crosses Age Barriers
The stereotypical drug addict portrayed on TV and in the minds of most Americans is usually a white or black male under the age of 25, homeless, dangerous, and clearly identified as an addict by his criminal behavior or psychotic demeanor. Crystal meth addicts – many don’t even have a picture of what that looks . . . . Continue Reading
Woman Pays for Crystal Meth Addiction with Fraud
Kristie Constantinoff was recently arrested on multiple charges of fraud – she pleaded guilty on all counts because, according to her attorney, her crystal meth addiction drove her to it. The woman’s fraud of choice was to find receipts in the parking lot of major stores like Wal-Mart, then go in and steal some of . . . . Continue Reading
Balancing Motherhood and Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery
You have kids at home who need you to make sure they are safe, be there after school, maybe get them to school and back, help with homework, drive them to different activities, make meals, get them to doctor appointments, and put them to bed. All the responsibilities and heavy scheduling related to motherhood may . . . . Continue Reading
Law Student’s First Case: She’s Charged with Crystal Meth Conspiracy
Though Jennifer Marie Patterson recently graduated from law school at the University of Richmond, her first day in court was not spent sitting at the prosecution’s table but at the defendant’s table – as the defendant. Patterson pled guilty to charges of conspiracy in a crystal methamphetamine distribution ring that circulated more than 500 grams . . . . Continue Reading
Mindful Practice: What it is and How it Can Save You After Crystal Meth Addiction
Crystal meth addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to fight in the long-term for women, no matter how effective their experience in crystal meth rehab. The women who indulge in crystal meth often do so in order to lose weight or to keep up with the myriad responsibilities on their plate: work, kids, . . . . Continue Reading
Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment and Weight Gain
It’s a common story among crystal meth addicts: women, especially, fall victim to crystal meth addiction or amphetamine addiction because they want to lose weight – or they don’t want to gain it. The added energy is a bonus as well, allowing overworked women to keep up with children, family members, spouses or partners, work . . . . Continue Reading
Surviving After Crystal Meth Rehab
Crystal methamphetamine is one of the most difficult drugs to fight with drug rehab treatment. The psychological withdrawal symptoms are too easily forgotten a few months after drug addiction treatment and when the urge to get high crops up again, many believe they can use “just once” without fully falling back into addiction. Unfortunately, it . . . . Continue Reading