Valley CSB's "Begin with Hope" campaign includes a collection of resources to empower residents of Staunton, Waynesboro, Highland, and Augusta communities to prevent methamphetamine use, stimulant misuse, and addiction.
A stimulant is a substance that causes a person to have elevated nervous system activity, such as more alertness, increased physical activity, rapid heartbeat, fast breathing, and anxiety.
Some common stimulants include cocaine, nicotine, and even coffee.
Meth, which is short for methamphetamine, is an illegal, highly addictive stimulant drug that has significant adverse health effects.
Preventing stimulant misuse is important in preventing addiction and adverse side effects.
Important factors for preventing misuse include:
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There are many reasons why children and adults may abuse stimulants. Those that are at the highest risk for misuse include people that:
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Safe storage of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medication is one of the first steps in preventing stimulant addiction and misuse.
Prescription stimulants can include ADHD and depression medications.
The Center for Disease Control recommends storing medicines up, away, and out of sight.
Lock and Talk, a suicide prevention initiative, supplies medication lock boxes to people in Virginia who need their help.
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We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you or someone you care about prevent or overcome stimulant addiction.
Servicing the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, Counties of Augusta and Highland
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
A national organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
From 2017- 2019, Valley CSB’s Catchment area ranked 5th out of 40 CBSs in accidental and undetermined fatal overdoses involving Methamphetamines.
Valley CBS’ catchment area ranked 7th out of 40 CSBs regarding meth-specific drug cases in 2019.
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