Do you or someone you love have a methamphetamine addiction? A drug addiction treatment center can assist you in getting your life back from addiction by improving your mental and physical health and reconnecting you with your loved ones.
If you believe you may have a methamphetamine addiction, let us help you at Gateway Foundation in Caseyville, IL.
Also known as meth, methamphetamine is a highly addictive substance. A form of methamphetamine known as crystal meth is found in a clear solid form. Crystal meth has quick and potent effects, which increases the risk of addiction for the user.
Crystal meth alters the way a person’s brain processes dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical that signals pleasure and reward in your brain. As methamphetamine changes the dopamine system, the drug user deals with memory issues, impaired learning and reduced coordination.
If you notice the following signs, you or someone you love may have a methamphetamine addiction:
Long-term use of methamphetamines can also cause the following health issues:
If you believe you or a person you love has a methamphetamine addiction, a professional can conduct a screening to confirm the addiction. When you are addicted to methamphetamine, you will also experience withdrawal symptoms when you suddenly stop using the drug. Withdrawal symptoms may include:
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Our meth addiction treatment in Caseyville, IL, targets both physical and emotional symptoms. We aim to address all the ways methamphetamine affects a person to pave the road to a successful recovery. When you visit a meth addiction rehab center at Gateway, you will receive the following services:
Our patients receive personalized care for methamphetamine addiction based on their experiences and symptoms. The following are the factors that may be used in a patient’s tailored treatment plan:
We provide care based on a patient’s age for adults, young adults and teenagers to determine a patient’s specific needs.
Groups for men and groups for women can give patients dedicated spaces to share their recovery with those who share similar experiences.
We may recommend outpatient or residential care depending on the severity of your symptoms.
Methamphetamine use can stem from a range of health conditions. We can address these co-occurring disorders during treatment.
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