Methamphetamine Detox Treatment:
Your First Step on the Road to Recovery

The Importance of A Medically-Supervised Methamphetamine
Detox Program

Breaking Methamphetamine addiction can be extremely difficult, even dangerous. That’s why choosing the right detoxification treatment is vital to a patient's safety and the successful start of a rehab and recovery program. It should not be attempted at home! Our in-patient program includes:

• Thorough physical, psychological and social assessments
• A customized treatment plan with IV-based medication to safely treat withdrawal symptoms
• Monitoring 24/7 with cardiac telemetry and video technology by nurses and technicians.
• Attention to the patient's overall comfort with upscale private rooms, massage, gourmet meals, Wifi and HDTV.

Learn more about the Gallus Detox Method.

What Is Methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine, also known as Meth, Speed, Chalk, Crystal, Glass, is a powerful stimulant consisting of dangerous chemicals. Just like Cocaine, it elevates blood pressure, heart rate and respiration. For the most part, the drug is manufactured in illegal labs, using a variety of hazardous elements—ammonia, reactive metals, methanol, ether, etc. During the production of Meth, a house or building will become contaminated, creating a strong risk of fire or explosion.

Meth is a white, odorless bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol. The drug can be smoked, snorted, or injected with a needle. Its ability to release dopamine into the brain usually leads to a sense of intense pleasure and euphoria. Individuals using Meth can stay up for days, due to the fact that the drug eliminates fatigue. Eventually, they may crash when the body cannot take it anymore of when they run of out Meth.

Methamphetamine addiction has destroyed so many lives. Besides, quitting Meth can be a terrifying and excruciating experience. Evidence suggests that coming down from a single Methamphetamine high can produce highly-erratic and even violent behavior. Ending long-term addiction is even harder.

The Dangers and Symptoms of Methamphetamine Abuse

Due to its high potential for abuse, Meth is available only through a doctor’s prescription that cannot be refilled but overuse is not uncommon. Chronic meth abuse can dramatically change the function of the brain leading to reduced motor skills and impaired learning. Methamphetamine can also impact the areas of the brain associated with memory and emotions and cause cognitive problems. Once a person becomes addicted to Meth, compulsively pursuing the drug becomes part of life, destroying careers, finances and the most important relationships. What’s more, the Meth user may become dishonest and commit outrageous acts that he or she would never have committed when sober.

It is important to note that Methamphetamine abuse can cause sever brain damage – the same type of damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease, stroke or epilepsy. The damage can persist for a long time, even after discontinuation of the drug. Long-term Methamphetamine abuse can result in a variety of serious health problems:

• Dramatic weight loss
• Dental problems
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Violent behavior
• Mood swings
• Paranoia
• Visual and auditory hallucinations

In addition, the intoxicating effects of Methamphetamine can result in poor judgment and prompt abusers to engage in unsafe actions, including risky sexual behaviors. Among the abusers who inject the drug, infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS can be spread through contaminated needles, syringes or other injection equipment. The drug can even speed up the progression of HIV/AIDS.

If you or your loved one are suffering from Methamphetamine abuse and need help, please call us at 855-338-6929 to discuss whether our customized Methamphetamine Drug Detox Treatment is the best program for you. Be assured we value your privacy and all your information is kept strictly confidential. Contact Gallus Alcohol and Drug Detox Centers today and take the first step towards rehab and recovery.