If you’re suffering from crystal meth addiction, recognising the signs and symptoms are vital in getting the right treatment for the addiction as soon as possible. As crystal meth is highly addictive, it may only take one use for addiction to develop. When using crystal meth for the first time, the rush of euphoria encourages you to take it again. However, the body builds up a tolerance to the drug, meaning you will need to take higher doses to achieve the same effect.
What is crystal meth addiction?
Crystal meth is usually clear or blue in colour, and has the appearance of rough crystals or shards of ice. The drug in this form is usually heated and smoked, but can also be crushed into a powder and snorted or injected.
Taking crystal meth can affect your body in a number of different ways. Like other drugs, crystal meth stimulates the dopamine receptors in the brain, releasing feelings of euphoria. This initial rush does not last long, but the influence of the drug can last for up to 12 hours.
Treating crystal meth addiction
Our expert recovery team at Steps Together, use a detox and therapy programme designed to provide all the support and care to help you overcome your crystal meth addiction. We understand that admitting your own dependency is difficult. However, at Steps Together, we believe that is never too late to seek help.
Through the detox programme, we will help stop your crystal meth addiction. While this may seem like a daunting prospect, our highly experienced recovery team are well equipped to guide you through the whole process. Alongside our Therapy Programmes this will enable you to overcome your own challenges and get your life back on track.
Detox
The detox period is the essential part of your journey towards your recovery. Although there will be some discomfort during this process, our expert recovery team will be on hand to provide constant support and supervision. Crystal meth withdrawal symptoms are not as intense as those caused by other drugs, but you may experience the following comedown symptoms: