Methamphetamine Addiction

Methamphetamine addiction can wreak havoc on your life and on the lives of those around you. Call Recovery Connection today at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869) to find a treatment program capable of helping you though this difficult time. Your call is toll-free and confidential. We have counselors standing by 24/7, so call now and start on the path to recovery.

Methamphetamine Effects

Methamphetamine greatly stimulates a person's central nervous system and the euphoric feeling can last anywhere from a few hours to as long as twenty four hours. Methamphetamine addiction can cause short and long term adverse physical and mental effects which may include:

Elevated blood pressure
Hypertension
Chest pain
Irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain
Heart attack
Accelerated heart beat
Stroke
Insomnia
Aggressive behavior
Jerky movements
Paranoia
Incessant conversations
Convulsions
Hypothermia
Brain damage
Malnutrition
Decrease in appetite
Increase in alertness
Increased physical activity
Increased irritability
Impaired immune system
Blood clots
Kidney disorders
Liver damage

Additional physical effects of methamphetamine addiction or abuse can include:

Slurred speech
Dilated pupils
Grinding of the teeth
Dizziness
Confusion
Respiratory distress
Sweats
Loss of coordination
Numbness

Methamphetamine Addiction - Psychological Methamphetamine Effects

The use and abuse of methamphetamine, or crystal meth, can cause effects which can often resemble several types of mental illnesses. These psychological effects may include:

Visual and auditory hallucinations
Obsessive behaviors
Depression
Intense anger and paranoia
Panic attacks

Methamphetamine Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal from methamphetamines is extremely uncomfortable and in some cases life threatening. Methamphetamine addiction withdrawal symptoms may include:

Drug cravings
Nausea
Irritability
Depression
Loss of energy
Insomnia
Sweats
Hyperventilation
Convulsions
Irregular heart beat

Because of the severity of this withdrawal, many people choose to enter detox or methamphetamine addiction treatment programs to assist them in coping with these symptoms. In addition to withdrawal, crystal meth can affect many other areas of a person's life, including placing their job at risk, damaging their relationships and ruining their financial stability. Quality treatment in a professional addiction recovery center is required for a safe and effective recovery from this dangerously addictive drug.

Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

It takes time to resolve both the emotional and physical trauma people experience due to methamphetamine addiction. It also takes time to learn how to cope with the feelings the person has suppressed. This process is best undergone in a supportive therapeutic environment (drug rehab) which is designed to eliminate outside distractions. This allows the individual to focus on the key issues surrounding their recovery.

If you or someone you know needs help with methamphetamine addiction, or for immediate assistance in finding a reputable drug rehab center, please call Recovery Connection now at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and your call is toll-free and confidential. In a time when you feel so alone, it is important to know that there are people who can still help. Don't wait - call and get help now!