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Monthly Archives: July 2010

Oxycontin Addiction

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 opioid and the chances of addiction tend to be high.  When our younger clients are coming … Read More

Meth Rehab

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 … Read More

Meth Mouth

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 … Read More