Following Up on past presentations of “The Rising Tide of Stimulants”
Our presenters discuss the current trends surrounding stimulant/psychostimulant use. We address related risk factors and warning signs, focusing on populations that are particularly at risk. We also explore the trajectory of initiation use via prescribed stimulants (such as Adderall, Dexedrine, Concerta) and their misuse, as well as the use of illicit stimulants, including cocaine, crack cocaine, crystal meth and some club drugs.
Below you will find information about our past presenters, along with related Powerpoints and supportive information and resources.
Meet Our Presenters
Below are some of the presenters and panelists who have shared their expertise and experience at various “The Rising Tide of Stimulants” programs. Their contact information may be found by clicking on the “Learn More…” buttons.
Be a Part of the Conversation programs do not provide behavioral health advice and are for informational purposes only. Our programs are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding substance use disorders or related family needs. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Be a Part of the Conversation program or video.
The Drug Overdose Toll in 2020 and Near-Term Actions for Addressing It
Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths nearly tripled between 2015 to 2019, NIH study finds
Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl Entering the United States
>> https://www.cureus.com/articles/61656-illicitly-manufactured-fentanyl-entering-the-united-states
National Institute on Drug Abuse – Overdose Death Rates
>> https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates
The Opioid Crisis Is Becoming A Meth And Cocaine Crisis
>> https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/danvergano/cocaine-meth-overdose-wave
Coronavirus pandemic creates additional challenges for those with substance abuse disorders
Polysubstance Use and Stimulants: A Dangerous Fourth Wave in the Opioid Crisis
>> https://www.bhchp.org/news/polysubstance-use-and-stimulants-dangerous-fourth-wave-opioid-crisis
Methamphetamine Drug Facts
>> https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine
What are Amphetamines
>> https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/amphetamines/
Know the Risks of Meth (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – Available 24/7: 800-662-4357
>> https://www.samhsa.gov/meth
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetamine
>> https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/pep18-03.pdf
Study: Polysubstance Use by Stimulant Users: Health Outcomes Over Three Years
>> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6240007/
How Long Does Methamphetamine (Meth) Stay in Your System?
>> https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-does-methamphetamine-stay-in-your-system-80283
The Meth Project
>> https://www.methproject.org/
HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Emerging Threats Report -2018
Find Treatment (SAMHSA)
Free PA Helpline –Find treatment 24/7: 800-662-HELP
>> https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/gethelpnow/CountyServices.aspx
Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission
Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission Approval of Care Department
>> https://www.bcdac.org/provider_login/approval_of_care.php
Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services
>> https://www.montcopa.org/2894/Drug-and-Alcohol-Treatment-Services
Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder
>> https://conversation.zone/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tx-of-Stimulant-Use-Disorderes.pdf
Combination treatment for methamphetamine use disorder shows promise in NIH study
Crystal Meth Anonymous
>> https://www.crystalmeth.org/
