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Crystal Meth (Methamphetamine) Addiction & Treatment

Crystal meth (methamphetamine) is a highly addictive and inexpensive street drug. The cost of “meth” and the intense stimulant effect makes it very attractive to the users and addicts, but comes with grave consequences. Meth is used by snorting, smoking, injecting intravenously (IV), and taking orally. Common street names for meth are:

› Glass
› Cristy
› Tina
› Chalk
› Crank
› Ice
› Speed
› Tweak

How Crystal Meth Affects the Body
The effects and symptoms of using Meth can be irreversible and grave and may include: convulsions, overdose, stroke, psychotic behavior, intense paranoia, decreased appetite, severe gum and tooth decay, insomnia, brain damage and, visual/auditory hallucinations.

Crystal Meth Withdrawal, Detox, Treatment and Recovery

Crystal meth addiction can be successfully halted through the process of treatment and rehabilitation. Crystal meth withdrawal symptoms are severe and very uncomfortable, but when medical detox and inpatient treatment are implemented, the symptoms of the withdrawal can safely be treated, and the cycle of this intense and devastating addiction can be broken.