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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Inhalant Abuse

Inhalant abuse Every year, many young people die of inhalant abuse. Many of them suffer severe consequences, including permanent brain damage, loss of muscle control, and destruction of the heart, blood, kidney, liver, and bone marrow. According to drugabuse.gov, in 2009, 2.1 million Americans age 12 and older had abused inhalants. Source: National Survey on … Read More

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from Turning Point!  A Christmas Gift  To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.  -author unknown Take time to share the love in your heart with others and yourself during this holiday … Read More

About Meth

About Meth What’s Meth made of? Methamphetamine is closely related to amphetamine but has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the user’s system. Meth is a white, odorless powder that dissolves easily in water or alcohol. Production of the drug begins with common chemicals, including ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Ephedrine-containing pills and powders were banned … Read More