Oxycontin is a powerful prescription drug, that when used properly, certainly can help with chronic pain issues.  The problem the staff at Turning Point Centers is seeing more and more is that people are being prescribed this very powerful opiod and the chances of addiction tend to be high.  When our younger clients are coming [...]

Those who use meth and those who know people who use meth don’t need a blog to tell them how highly addictive the drug is. Frankly, it’s next to impossible to quit without help. Fortunately, there’s hope! We at Turning Point Centers have created a comprehensive meth rehab treatment program that combines the following: Behavioral [...]

Among the many symptoms of meth abuse is “meth mouth,” a severe form of tooth decay that is often fixed only by pulling the affected teeth. According to the American Dental Association ADA, heavy meth use probably causes meth mouth in a variety of ways: Dry mouth (hyposalivation): Meth dries up the salivary glands, depleting [...]

Cocaine and meth use declined (finally) in 2007!  However, prescription drug abuse increased dramatically, according to a new U.S. survey.  From 2006 to 2007 cocaine use among young adults decreased 23% and meth use fell 30%…however, the big hit is prescription drug abuse which rose 12%!!!  This information is according to a survey conducted by the Substance [...]