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NATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Recovery / Treatment
Recovery / Treatment
"Meth Inside Out"
(from UCLA Intigrated Substance Abuse Program)
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Q: Meth is really hard to kick ... can I really get treatment that will work?
A: The simple answer is yes.
The more detailed answer involves a
complete commitment on the user's part,
support from those around him/her as well
as dedicated treatment professionals.
Meth is among the most addictive drugs
on the planet. After prolonged use, meth
actually alters brain function and users
likely will find it difficult to function normally
until they have been off the drug for a year
or longer. During long-term withdrawal,
former users are likely to be depressed
and unfocused. Because of brain damage
-- common among addicts -- life will lack
pleasure without meth.
There are no known drugs that can help
users come down from meth addiction. More than 40 drugs currently are being tested but none has gained FDA approval.
That means that the onus for getting clean rests firmly with the user and his/her treatment and personal support system.
There are thousands of accredited meth treatment facilities around the country. Many state-, county- or city-supported programs cost little or nothing for qualifying entrants. Private in-patient treatment can cost thousands of dollars.
To find a treatment facility in your area, click here.
(A good overview of how methamphetamine treatment differs from those of other drugs)
Video: Getting started
From Meth Inside Out