Why We Need Medical Meth + Cocaine
Why We Need Medical Meth + Cocaine
Yet, cocaine and methamphetamine are both acknowledged as Schedule II drugs, just like OxyContin—that means they have recognized medicinal value in the eyes of the U.S. government. So how are cocaine and meth used medicinally? And can you get …
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Guest column: Is legalizing marijuana good for our kids?
A World Health Organization study in 2011 found alcohol responsible for 4 percent of deaths worldwide (2.5 million people). While marijuana may not kill like alcohol, it can have very negative consequences. Making a comparison like this one minimizes …
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Most addicts won't seek treatment — until police intervene
Skinner is the medical director of St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital's Anderson Center, which deals with substance abuse and mental health. He likened meth to cocaine, in terms of addiction. But the high for meth is so much more intense, that it's …
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