Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, often known as meth or crystal meth, is an extremely addictive substance. It causes the brain to release dopamine, a chemical that brings about feelings of pleasure, and it also impacts the central nervous system, which controls our body’s functions. This drug has strong addictive properties, making it easy for people to become hooked on it.
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Methamphetamine, often called meth, releases a large dose of dopamine in the brain. It’s made using pseudoephedrine, which is found in common cold medicines. When someone takes meth, it gives them a big boost of energy and confidence, which can make them want to keep using it, even after just trying it once.
People get hooked on meth because the dopamine rush changes the way their brain’s reward system works. The meth high becomes the only thing that makes them feel good. When this happens, they start wanting that high a lot, and they might do anything to get more meth. This can make meth the most important thing in their life, and they might start ignoring other aspects of life such as hygeine.
Stopping meth can be incredibly tough. People who are hooked on meth can become irritable, feel very paranoid, and even experience hallucination. They might not sleep for days, lose weight, and feel all sorts of other symptoms that make it incredibly difficult to quit.
Treatment for Methamphetamine
Breaking free from meth addiction is one of the toughest challenges a person can face. Stopping meth suddenly, known as quitting cold turkey, is highly risky. The symptoms of withdrawal can lead to hazardous and impulsive behavior, and the physical effects only make matters worse.
Getting over meth addiction calls for supervised detoxification. In the initial stages, individuals will experience a crash, which happens when their body craves meth but doesn’t get it. These are milder forms of withdrawal symptoms and can bring about mood changes, increased stress, and feelings of sadness, among others.
As withdrawal sets in, close supervision becomes essential. Additional consequences of meth withdrawal include experiencing psychosis, memory loss, stomach discomfort, inability to sleep, and deep feelings of sadness. These symptoms can also overlap with other conditions a meth addict might have. Since there are no prescription medications that replicate meth, those in withdrawal will have to rely on supportive care to help ease the discomfort.
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