Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant, which is chemically similar to other amphetamines, such as those used to treat ADHD. It can be snorted, taken orally, injected, or smoked, and the effects can last up to 8 hours. However, methamphetamine is more potent than other amphetamines. According to an entry in the journal Annual Review of Public Health, methamphetamine poses an exceptionally high risk of addiction.
The journey from first use to full-blown addiction is short and comes with challenging withdrawal symptoms, which further fuels a person’s drug-seeking behavior. If addiction continues without appropriate treatment, it can wear away at a person’s life, job, relationships, and health and can damage their ability to cope with even minor stressors without the use of the drug.
Any attempt to stop using meth will prove difficult, and a person may find themselves willing to go to extreme lengths to get high. With no intervention, methamphetamine addiction can be fatal.
The withdrawal symptoms associated with methamphetamine addiction can be tough to manage alone. Professional supervision and assistance must be provided if a client is going to have any real chance of recovery.
As reported in the journal Addiction, common methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms include:
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Detox and withdrawal management alone are not enough to fully overcome addiction. According to the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, recovery programs for meth addiction require that clients engage in psychotherapy and other behavioral therapies.
At Excel, we offer a range of evidence-based and holistic therapies, including:
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At Excel Treatment, we offer comprehensive and individually tailored treatment programs for clients affected by meth addiction. Addiction can be a complicated condition to treat, particularly when it co-occurs with another condition or disorder. Our team of expert addiction and recovery specialists initially provide new clients with a full health assessment to check for the presence of any mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any unresolved trauma. It is essential to check for other conditions before beginning treatment, as an undiagnosed and unrecognized condition can hinder the effectiveness of treatment.
Treatment for methamphetamine addiction involves an initial detoxification process and medical and psychological supervision throughout the withdrawal phase. Detoxification is the process of eliminating residual toxic substances from the body and is the beginning of recovery from the damage that meth has caused. There are currently no specific medications for meth detox, so clients are provided with full medical supervision to manage the withdrawal symptoms. Supervision is essential at this crucial time because the associated withdrawal symptoms can be severe
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