CRYSTAL METH TREATMENT
IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Crystal meth addiction has powerful consequences. The burst of energy of euphoria meth provides is quickly counteracted by the numerous mental and physical health problems it causes. While addiction is a chronic disease, it can be successfully managed with treatment and ongoing support. The body and mind can heal from meth addiction, and Principles Recovery Center can help. We offer a variety of treatment programs and modalities for meth dependence as well as resources for post-treatment maintenance. If you or someone you love is suffering from crystal meth addiction, contact Principles Recovery Center today.
WHAT IS METHAMPHETAMINE, OR CRYSTAL METH?
Methamphetamine, also colloquially known as meth, crystal, chalk, ice, and countless other slang terms, is an extremely potent and highly addictive stimulant drug. More often than not, methamphetamine appears in the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder.
Meth is most commonly administered via smoking. Using a special apparatus, individuals apply heat to methamphetamine and inhale the fumes the drug releases. Methamphetamine can also be taken orally, insufflated (inhaled through the nasal passage), or dissolved in water or alcohol and injected directly into the bloodstream.
When the drug is smoked or injected, it gets delivered very quickly to the brain, causing immediate and intense euphoria. In fact, it’s the rapid onset of the effects as well as the sheer intensity of the euphoria that makes crystal meth arguably the most addictive of all mind-altering drugs. However, the euphoria also fades extremely quickly. Thus, individuals who use crystal methamphetamine often take the drug repeatedly in very short intervals, which is known as a “binge and crash” usage pattern.
Once it has reached the brain, crystal methamphetamine works by substantially increasing the amount of dopamine, the neurochemical that plays a vital role in reinforcing behavior by creating feelings of reward and pleasure.
The ability of methamphetamine to release dopamine rapidly in reward regions of the brain produces the euphoric “rush” or “flash” that many users experience. Repeated methamphetamine use can easily lead to addiction—a chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use.
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DETOXING FROM METH
For our clients who suffer from meth addiction, we recommend medical detox at one of our trusted partner facilities. Meth withdrawal, while not necessarily physically life-threatening, can cause extreme agitation, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. The 24/7 supervision a detox facility provides is crucial in monitoring clients’ psychological, behavioral, and physical symptoms. Even after the detox period ends and the client enters one of our treatment programs, we continue to monitor the client for post-acute withdrawal symptoms, which can include persistent cravings for the drug, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and more.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF CRYSTAL METH ADDICTION & WITHDRAWAL?
While every mind-altering substance has negative effects, crystal methamphetamine use has some of the most profound side effects. If you’re concerned about whether a loved one is using meth, knowing how meth use changes a person’s physical, mental, and emotional state will help you identify meth use early and provide intervention.
A common behavior among people who are addicted to meth is known as “tweaking.” It refers to the period immediately following crystal methamphetamine intoxication when individuals begin to experience intense — nearly debilitating — cravings for more of the drug. Tweaking may cause delusions, extreme paranoia, erratic behavior, rapid eye movements, body shakes, exhaustion, and other symptoms.
Another common sign of crystal meth use is skin sores. When a person using meth experiences the hallucinations that meth often causes, they scratch and pick at their skin. These wounds turn into ongoing sores if the person continues to use meth and aggravate their skin. These sores can leave severe scarring once they’re finally able to heal.
People who use methamphetamine long-term may experience anxiety, confusion, insomnia, and mood disturbances and display violent behavior. They may also show symptoms of psychosis, such as paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, and delusions.
At Principles, we aim to create a treatment plan for each person that responds to their unique needs and circumstances. Our goal is to provide a stable foundation, work on core issues, and set up a long term success plan. Our therapeutic techniques include cognitive-behavioral therapy, multidimensional family therapy, motivational interviewing, and contingency management, among others.
Treatment for meth addiction usually begins at a more intensive level, like partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient. After completing intensive treatment, clients transition to regular outpatient treatment, which meets less often and for fewer hours per week to help sustain their recovery.
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WHAT TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR METH ADDICTION?
For individuals suffering from crystal methamphetamine addiction, the first step on the road to recovery is usually detoxification. Medically supervised detox helps people stop using methamphetamine safely, and it alleviates what can be intense withdrawal symptoms.
After detoxification, our team will recommend either partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment. Once this phase of treatment is complete, clients can step down to traditional, less-intensive outpatient care.
Finally, we recommend aftercare: ongoing support that begins after treatment ends. Although aftercare can consist of a number of different resources, some of the most common include support groups and twelve-step programs, psychotherapy or one-on-one counseling, career development or placement, and a number of other possible resources.
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PRINCIPLES RECOVERY CENTER PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR CRYSTAL METH ADDICTION
At Principles Recovery Center in Davie, FL, we treat addiction to meth as well as to any addictive substance: alcohol, opioids, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, and more.
For any questions or for a free consultation, call Principles Recovery Center today. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, so we’re always happy to discuss your unique recovery needs. If we are, for any reason, unable to provide you with the services you need, we will offer placement and referrals.
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