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Meth Treatment

a person talks to a therapist during meth treatment

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that provides a sense of elation for the user at an enhanced level that makes normal pleasure levels seem like a letdown. Methamphetamine was initially developed for medicinal use in the early 1900s. However, addiction can set in with non-prescribed, non-controlled use when people are introduced to the drug by friends, loved ones, or total strangers. When addiction is beginning, the person makes repeated attempts to regain the substance-assisted high and begins to use meth more frequently and in higher doses.

Meth rehab and addiction treatment is the most successful to avoid relapse, overdose, and meth-related death.

Northpoint Recovery is here to help Colorado recover from meth addiction. Our Loveland clinic treats co-occurring disorders and meth addiction. To learn more about our inpatient and outpatient meth rehab programs, call us now at 888.231.1281 to learn more about substance abuse treatment we offer.

Symptoms of Meth Use

Methamphetamine, or meth, is a white powder stimulant drug. Meth speeds up the brain and body’s processing speeds. Meth enters and leaves the bloodstream quickly. By speeding up messages in the brain, a person may seem more alert as a rush of dopamine is released. Side effects of meth use include:

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  • ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0″ value=”4″>Paranoia
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Physical symptoms of meth use include:

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  • A meth high happens quickly. The drug enters the bloodstream quickly through snorting, smoking, or injecting. The high, however, doesn’t last long. This intense rush makes meth highly addictive. Some people develop addiction after their first use.

    Dangers of Meth Use

    Meth and crystal meth (concentrated meth powder in crystallized form) can cause irreversible damage. Meth overdose frequently causes heart attack, stroke, seizures, and kidney disease. Because meth is often made in home labs, it’s hard to know what other drugs and binders are used to make it. This can cause other health problems, increase addiction rates, and lead to death.

    Smoking meth causes tooth decay and loss. Injecting meth can cause collapsed veins and increase the risk of blood-borne pathogens from needle sharing. Smoking meth can cause permanent damage to lung tissue.

    Meth Addiction Rehab

    Northpoint Colorado’s inpatient drug rehab allows you to focus 100% on recovery. You’ll receive care for withdrawal before moving to treatment to help you understand the reasons behind your addiction more fully. We continue to support you with step-down outpatient programs and aftercare to achieve lasting sobriety.

    Northpoint Colorado provides evidence-based therapies for meth addiction, including:

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