Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a growing problem in California and in the rest of the nation as methamphetamine use continues to climb. Methamphetamine is an artificially created stimulant derived from amphetamines which are commonly found in prescription and over the counter medications. Methamphetamine is created in make-shift drug labs and is very unreliable in both production and effects. Methamphetamine is also known as "speed," "meth," "crystal meth," "ice" and several other names describing the white powder that resembles cocaine. The methamphetamine can be snorted in it's powdered from or smoked or diluted in water and injected. The high is very addicting and can last from 6 to 8 hours.

For 10 years Puente House Recovery Services have been successfully treating individuals with methamphetamine problems. The nature of the program consists of strong action to break the behavioral patterns established by methamphetamine. This powerful stimulant is classified as a Schedule II drug which means it has a high propensity for dependency and addiction. The effect on the users mind cannot be emphasized enough. Longer lasting than cocaine, a single dose of methamphetamine stays in the system up to 12 hours and is effecting the dopamine receptors of the brain the entire time.

Such a strong physical impact on the brain causes new pathways to form and therefore new thoughts and associations surrounding pleasure become strongly tied to methamphetamine use. It is these strong mental and emotional attachments to the drug that make methamphetamine such a difficult drug to kick. Often users find it not has hard has they might think to stop for a short amount of time but after a few weeks depression and mood swings the obsession to use can become very strong.

Puente House Recovery Services offers a haven to sort out these feelings and cravings during the most crucial time in recovery. The first few months, even the first year can be up and down and our Live-In Centers and Recovery Program are set up as a safe place to establish the foundation for recovery. By getting involved in the 12-step recovery community and taking daily action to ensure sobriety, halting the disease of methamphetamine addiction is possible.

We encourage you to give us a call today. Methamphetamine use can be very tough on the body. The drug puts a great deal of pressure on the central nervous system as it speeds up the bodies processes when producing the "high." The heart, brain and emotional well-being of the methamphetamine user are all put under a great deal of strain. A leading cause of damage for meth users is also the overheating of the body as the systems are overworked and dehydrated. Mental problems such as paranoia and violence are all too common.

Fortunately there is a solution to these problems. Take the first step in quitting methamphetamine today by giving Puente House Recovery, Southern California Drug Treatment, Services a call today. Our program has a proud proven track record and we are a low cost alternative to short-term residential hospitals. We look forward to hearing from you.