The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs named methamphetamines as “the greatest drug threat to Oklahoma” in their most recently released Drug Threat Assessment. According to findings, there was a 53.4% increase in meth-related overdose deaths over a two-year period. Research indicates that stimulant drug use can cause changes in the prefrontal cortices of the brain, which can inhibit reasoning, negatively impact decision-making, and increase both impulsive and compulsive behaviors. Basically, using methamphetamines can rewire your brain to become more susceptible to future misuse and addiction, thereby creating its own pattern of abuse.