Raleigh, NC -- A condition called "meth mouth" is starting to have expensive repercussions for North Carolina taxpayers. The dental condition, found among methamphetamine addicts, results from the ...

In just a few years, the use of the drug methamphetamine has spread to all corners of the country, from rural farm towns, to suburbs and now to inner cities. Costs for cracking down on meth abuse are ...

Crystal methamphetamine is the most widely used synthetic drug in the world, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It’s an extremely addictive stimulant that dramatically affects ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The surge in methamphetamine use is evident in the state's prison system, as the number of inmates who have used the drug continues to grow. But one unexpected result in the drug's ...

WASHINGTON -- By design, Congress deals with problems that are important, intractable and at times "disgusting." One was added to the list Thursday that is covered by all three -- meth mouth, the ...

Popular TV shows such as "Breaking Bad" and sensational news reports cite the consequences of methamphetamine usage, but when it comes to having a patient in your chair, what does "meth mouth" ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Methamphetamine and good dental hygiene are ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Rodney Rogers remembers the pain. His teeth constantly ached, so severely at times he would dig into his gums with a needle hoping to sever the nerves and stop the pain. As he ...

Dental researchers are trying to unravel a complex mix of physical and behavioral factors contributing to "meth mouth," a condition that often develops in the oral cavities of methamphetamine (MA) ...

Meth releases a surge of dopamine, causing an intense rush of pleasure or prolonged sense of euphoria. Over time, meth destroys dopamine receptors, making it impossible to feel pleasure. Although ...