Meth Makes Comeback in San Diego, Once the 'capital,' Officials Say

Meth makes comeback in San Diego, once the 'capital,' officials say
To the dismay of San Diego County officials, methamphetamine is making a comeback among local drug users eager for a quick high and drug sellers looking for big profits. In the mid-1980s, the county earned the unofficial title of the nation's meth capital. Read more on Los Angeles Times

Dying for a fix
When a user injects fentanyl it affects the central nervous system and brain, and since it is more powerful it leads to trouble breathing or they even stop breathing as the drug sedates the user. In response to the deadly threat, detectives from … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

Abusing prescription drugs
Hal Vorse, a physician who treats habitual drug users and teaches new doctors about addiction at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, said he's seen the phenomenon in his own practice. “We're seeing a big surge in heroin, and 85 percent … Read more on Enid News & Eagle