Meth Addiction

What is Methamphetamine?

Meth Addiction Methamphetamine is a drug that is in the family of amphetamines. Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulating substance. Meth can be very easily made because of its easy to find ingredients. The effects of meth are long lasting energy and lack of appetite. Depending on the method of entry into the body, meth can have great effects on alertness levels and euphoria. The most common methods on entry into the body are snorting, smoking, or injection. These methods cause dopamine levels in the brain to rise to very high levels and in turn give way to the feelings mentioned earlier. When taken, meth can increase both heart and respiratory rates. Methamphetamine causes the brain to be flooded with dopamine, increasing feelings of alertness and causing euphoria. It is thought that meth is easily depended on because of the feelings experienced.
Meth is taken orally, intranasal, intravenous injection or by smoking. The intense sensation of euphoria lasts only a few minutes. Because of the initial high that is felt, many users become addicted. Addicts spend much of their lives searching for ways to mimic the “meth high.” At Prominence Treatment Center, we understand and listen to individuals who have used crystal meth in order to provide the best treatment possible. Our broad knowledge of the drug and its effects allow is to create to most doable and realistic plan for individuals suffering from crystal meth addiction.

Some effects of meth usage are:

Increase in physical activity
Wakefulness
Decreased appetite and euphoria.

Negative effects of meth include:

Confusion
Tremors
Convulsions
Anxiety
Paranoia
Aggressiveness,
Irritability
Insomnia
Additionally irreparable damage is done to blood vessels because of the increase in heart rate and blood pressure associated with the drug.

What is Amphetamine?

Amphetamine is an extremely potent and addictive stimulant. Its effects on the body are very similar to that of cocaine as it increases energy and decreases appetite.

Amphetamine Abuse

In recent years, the use and abuse of methamphetamine has dramatically risen. First off, users typically use amphetamines and experience what seems to be a positive outcome in the form of euphoria accompanied increased energy and confidence. Over time, use takes a very negative toll on the psychological and physical well being of the user.

Amphetamine Abuse can lead psychological issues such as:

Episodes of paranoia
Impaired judgment
Violence
Hyper-sensitivity
Senselessness
“Tweaking” or repetitive behavior

In addition, the physical well being of abusers in affected in the form of:

Affected heart beat and rhythm
Nausea
Blood pressure disturbances
Teeth loss
Excessive and dangerous weight loss
Skin problems.
Meth Addiction Treatment

There are several ways to treat meth addiction treatment. The first and most efficient method is to go to a treatment program that offers a full medical detox. During detoxification methamphetamine is flushed out of the body. Once detox is complete it is important to understand the root of meth addiction. Receiving proper psychological and physical evaluations and treatment will go a long way in the recovery from meth.
If you or a loved one is suffering from meth abuse, help is available through Prominence Treatment Center. Please call 1(855)201-0121. You are one step closer to getting help for you or your loved one. Give yourself the chance you deserve and the life you desire.