Meth
Methamphetamine, or crystal meth as it is more often called, is an extremely addictive, dangerous drug. In New Jersey, meth is considered the most commonly used “underground” drug, causing police to seize over 12 meth “labs” in five years. Yet, out of nearly 65,000 people who sought addiction treatment in 2008, fewer than one percent of people were admitted for meth use. This number is particularly staggering because of the life-threatening nature of crystal meth addictions.
Effects of Methamphetamine Use
You may not know the exact toll crystal meth can take on you. Methamphetamine use has a number of effects because the drug influences both your body and mind. Anxiety, increased paranoia, unusually high self-esteem and delusions of grandeur are all psychological effects you may experience from meth use. These personality changes can occur rapidly after you begin using meth. Meth causes you to be hyperactive, and it can also induce headaches, insomnia, and heart palpitations. On top of all of these things, crystal meth harms every system in your body, potentially damaging your heart, lungs, skin, hair and teeth. Even if you are a casual crystal meth user, you risk death with each use.
Additionally, the longer you use meth, the more likely you are to develop paranoia and alienate yourself from your family and friends. You also have an increased risk of schizophrenia-like disorders, depression and suicide. If you’ve been using crystal meth for a long period of time, your addiction can be difficult to break but it is possible to do so.
Rehab for New Jersey Meth Addicts
If you have a crystal meth addiction, consider seeking help. If you choose to stop using meth, do so with supervision. Unsupervised withdrawal is extremely dangerous for you, because withdrawal symptoms can last between days and months depending on your level of use. Meth withdrawal exhibits itself as extreme depression, lethargy, suicidal thoughts and possibly even increased anxiety and appetite. Live-in rehab will allow you to safely overcome methamphetamine addiction through drug detox and counseling. This treatment is available for you if you are a long-term crystal meth user or a more casual user.
Getting Treatment for the New Jersey Meth Addict
If you have questions, or want to discuss meth addiction treatment, please contact us at 1-888-374-5724. We can help you determine the best option to treat your addiction to ensure that you’re comfortable and set up for success.
