Brookhaven Hospital: Mental Health Treatment for Behavioral Health Problems, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, Brain Injuries, and Renewal Christian Treatment and Recovery

Monday, October 17, 2005 10:00 AM
posted by Michael Mason

Meth Myths

This past week, I attended the North Dallas EAPA Conference, where I had the opportunity to hear an excellent talk on the facts and figures behind methamphetamine. While meth commands much greater fear than other street drugs, it turns out that its current position as number one nightmare drug is undeserved. Here are some of those myths debunked:

--Meth is the most addictive drug. Ever.
Meth is acutally no more addictive than other amphetamines and opiates.

--Once you are addicted, it is impossible to quit.
Meth users have the same recovery rate as other drug users.

--It takes six to twelve months to detox from meth.
Meth metabolizes in just two days, so the chemical does not stay in the body long.

For more info, click here to read "Meth Science Not Stigma."
link to this post

Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

| Outpatient Services |