Meth use during pregnancy, whether it be smoking, snorting, swallowing, or injecting the drug, can cause significant harm to both the unborn child and the mother. For the mother, these risks include death during or after childbirth, and for the child, abnormal brain development, behavioral problems, and developmental problems with vital organs. If you or a loved one is struggling with meth use during pregnancy or meth use in general, the meth rehab center at Vertava Health can help. Contact us at 888.601.8693 to learn about our treatment options. The Dangers Of Meth Use During Pregnancy When a ..read more

Our country is experiencing a drug epidemic. 100 people die a day from drug overdoses. Heroin is taking out entire cities. People are becoming hopelessly addicted to painkillers. Meth labs are everywhere. But all is not lost. There is hope. There is healing. Today we are sharing with you a story of one of our friends, Harold. Harold’s story is one of pain and denial, but also hope and inspiration. This may mirror your life. This may mirror the life of your loved one. We want you to know that addiction can be treated and a fulfilling life can be had. Harold is proof. Read on. What is your backg ..read more

What Is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive, man-made stimulant that commonly appears as a white powder, pill, or glass-like substance referred to as crystal meth. Meth has several street names including chalk, speed, tina, crank, fire, glass, go fast, and ice. Though it’s chemically similar to amphetamine, greater amounts of meth get into the brain, making it a more potent stimulant, as reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Some of the most popular ways to use meth are to swallow, snort, inject, and smoke it. Long-term meth use can cause irreversib ..read more

Lorelie Rozzano is a guest blogger for Vertava Health. Why going to rehab is the best Father’s Day present you’ll ever get. (Even if you’re not a Father) His head bobbed up and down, as he beat on his chest and cried, “I’m the worst Dad, ever!” Tom, not his real name, was sh*t-face, wasted. He’d been on a three-day binge of alcohol and crystal meth. His dark hair was a greasy, tangled mess. His cheeks were unshaven and hollow. The intake room reeked of burnt chemicals, desperation and stale alcohol. Poor Tom, didn’t smell very good either! Tom’s story isn’t an unusual one. There are many men w ..read more