Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug chemically related to amphetamine but with stronger effects on the central nervous system. Some of the street names for the drug include “speed,” “meth,” “tweek,” “crystal,” and “crank.” Methamphetamine is used in pill form or in powdered form by snorting or injecting. Crystallized methamphetamine known as “ice,” “crystal,” or “glass,” can be smoked and is usually more powerful form of the drug.
Methamphetamine addiction has three patterns: low intensity, binge, and high intensity. Low-intensity addiction describes a user who does not have psychological addiction to the Methamphetamine but uses methamphetamine on a casual basis by swallowing or snorting it. Binge and high-intensity abusers have a psychological addiction to Methamphetamine and prefer to smoke or inject methamphetamine to achieve a faster and stronger high. Binge abusers use methamphetamine more than individuals with low-intensity Methamphetamine addiction but less than individuals with a high-intensity Methamphetamine addiction.
Methamphetamine detox symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Cravings, irritability, exhaustion, depression, mental confusion, restlessness, insomnia, muscle cramps, bone aches, and deep or disturbed sleep.
During your detox from Methamphetamine, the Physician will usually prescribe detox medication to counter the detox withdrawal symptoms. Our highly trained staff will assist you in making your detox as comfortable and safe as possible. Methamphetamine detox usually last 5 to 7 days.