Meth impairs thought processes, judgment, motor skills and users have a high risk of aggression, making them more likely to commit acts of violence they wouldn’t do when sober or high on some other ...

The devastating stimulant has been hitting Portland, Maine hard, even competing with fentanyl as the street drug of choice. Although a fentanyl overdose can be reversed with Narcan, no medicine can ...

A huge spike in meth use last year shows little sign of shrinking, but police data suggests it has not meant a big increase in crime. Wastewater data shows meth use remains elevated, which Detective ...

Meth users were less likely to have common risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes, but were more likely to smoke cigarettes, use alcohol and experience ...

Methamphetamine is New Zealand's most harmful illicit drug and wastewater testing shows its use and availability are on the rise. Much of the harm results from reckless and impulsive ...

The adolescent brain, characterized by its high plasticity, is particularly vulnerable to substance abuse, leading to long-term impacts on brain function and behavior. Methamphetamine (METH), a potent ...