Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, is a highly addictive chemical substance. This white crystalline drug is dangerously addictive, regardless of how it is taken. Methamphetamine affects the central nervous system and immediately starts having deteriorating effects on the body.
Crystal meth is an illegal street drug. There is no medical use for it and the drug is in the same class as other powerful street drugs like cocaine.
Long-term recovery is possible for meth addiction. BrightView is here to help with comprehensive outpatient treatment plans to provide stabilization and healing. In our addiction treatment centers throughout Ohio, you can heal with the help of our addiction treatment specialists. Locations include centers in Dayton, Cincinnati, Mason, and the surrounding areas:
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If you are using meth or are concerned that a loved one may be, it is important to seek effective treatment right away. This drug is a dangerous chemical with lasting physical and mental effects.
Those who use meth or people who are addicted to crystal methamphetamine can exhibit a variety of behavioral and physical symptoms. Here are some of the most common signs of meth use:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or believe that you know someone who is, reach out to one of our BrightView locations today at 888-501-9865 or connect with our team online to learn more. Our Ohio drug addiction treatment centers can help you heal.
Because methamphetamine use attacks the central nervous system, the effects of the drug can set in very quickly, instantly in fact. Side effects of meth use are similar to the warning signs listed above. Things such as tooth decay, skin changes, weight changes, etc., can be easy to spot. However, crystal meth also has some serious and lasting effects that can be very dangerous or even fatal.
Methamphetamine can make the body temperature rise extremely high and can do so very quickly. This can cause a person to pass out or, in some cases, die. Meth users are also at higher risk of contracting diseases like HIV because they can engage in risky behaviors when on the drug, such as unsafe sex or intravenous drug use. Violent behavior can impact relationships and well-being, while psychotic behavior and paranoia can be long-term, affecting the mental health of the user for the rest of their life.
TREATMENTS FOR METH ADDICTIONMethamphetamine addiction, like other substance use disorders, can be successfully treated with the right program. At BrightView, we take a multi-step approach to treating the disease of drug addiction. We use medication assisted treatment (MAT) along with individual therapy and support groups for lasting recovery and successful outcomes.
BrightView is not a typical “rehab” center. Instead, our Ohio and Kentucky outpatient treatment centers take a comprehensive approach to help meth users beat their addiction to this addictive stimulant.
Don’t wait for meth to steal your life away. You can get back on track starting today. Contact our caring team and find out about your treatment options.
