Recovery Blog

Methamphetamine, often referred to as “meth,” is one of the most potent central nervous system stimulants available illicitly. In Dallas, meth has become a common driver of addiction among people aged roughly 18 to 50, drawn by its intense euphoria, boundless energy, and appetite suppression. Biologically, meth floods the brain with dopamine—far more than naturally released—to produce a powerful “rush,"

Xylazine, originally developed as a veterinary sedative and muscle relaxant, has become an alarming presence in the illicit drug supply, particularly when mixed with opioids like fentanyl.

Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world and one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. In the Dallas area, rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) are on the rise, particularly among young adults aged 18 to 34.

entanyl is a synthetic opioid that has become the dominant force behind the escalating overdose crisis in the United States. Originally developed for severe pain management, fentanyl is up to 100 times more potent than morphine and has been increasingly found in counterfeit pills, heroin, and other illicit drugs.

If you’ve been in or around the Dallas recovery community, you’ve probably heard the warnings: “gas station drugs”  are causing a surge...