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Street Names for Common Drugs

Also known as methamphetamine, can be used by snorting, smoking or injecting. The components of Meth are highly toxic and include: sodium hydroxide (lye), brake fluid, lithium from battery acid, lighter fluid, rubbing alcohol, drain cleaner, paint thinner, anhydrous ammonia, hydrochloric acid, red phosphorus lye, ether, iodine and ephedrine. Crystal Meth is highly addictive and is more common in the gay male population than any other group.

Ever hear a term used by a friend or loved one and not know what it is? Do you suspect someone may be using a drug but unsure of what substance? Below is a list of “street names” for five of the most commonly abused drugs: Oxycodone, methamphetamine, crystal meth, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. 1…




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New Hope Recovery Center was again the Top Fundraiser at Chicago Roundup Annual Bowl-A-Thon We are so grateful to those who helped support this great event. New Hope’s Team, “The Incredibowls” were the top fundraiser at the RoundUp Bowling event.  (Yes, we got to wear capes!) Thanks to our generous contributors we raised more than..




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Did you know that November 30-December 6, 2014 is National Meth Awareness Week?To learn more about Meth Awareness Week, visit The Meth Project on Facebook at facebook.com/methproject and Tumblr at tumblr.com/blog/methproject, and follow the conversation online at #MethAwarenessWeek. Recent Meth Articles from New Hope Recovery Center We thought this would be a good opportunity to share articles we have..




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Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or meth, is a highly addictive drug.  It is an artificial substance made from very toxic materials, which can cause serious harm or death when handled or inhaled.  Methamphetamine is typically ingested, snorted, smoked or injected.  Although there are different formulas used to create meth, there are some main..




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Methamphetamine (meth or crystal meth) is considered one of the world’s most addictive drugs. Why is it so addictive?  To really understand the addictive power of crystal meth, it is helpful to understand the drug and how it works on the human brain and body. What does Crystal Meth do? Methamphetamine is a stimulant that..




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Methamphetamine, also called crystal meth, is highly addictive.  It can be used by snorting, smoking or injecting.  The components of Meth are highly toxic and include: sodium hydroxide (lye), brake fluid, lithium from battery acid, lighter fluid, rubbing alcohol, drain cleaner, paint thinner, anhydrous ammonia, hydrochloric acid, red phosphorus lye, ether, iodine and ephedrine. What..




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Crystal methamphetamine has a long and storied history.  From its discovery in 1893 to World War II where it was used by Hitler to energize the German troops  to the 1960’s where it became commonly used among motorcycle gangs, crystal meth is highly addictive and wreaks havoc on whoever uses it. More recently, it has become..




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