Treatment

Methamphetamine Effect on Body & Health
Methamphetamine can be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected, and each method has short long-term effects on multiple parts of your body, including:

• Mental - Increased wakefulness, anxiety, confusion, violent behavior, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions
Gastric System - Loss of appetite, weight loss
• Respiratory System - Increase breathing
• Circulatory System - Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, potential for HIV, hepatitis, and other infections disease when injected
• Physical appearance - Severe dental problems, severe itching leaging to sores

Methamphetamine masks the effects of alcohol which increase chances of overdose

Medical detox in Methamphetamine Recovery
Methamphetamine withdrawal side effect start within a few hours after your last dose. Severity of your side effects are dependent on multiple factors, including:

• Length and amount of methamphetamine consumed
• Medical history
• Co-occurring disorders
• Family history
• Past and present Trauma

During this first 1 to 3 days of detox, most residents will experience mild to moderate symptoms, including:

• Depression
• Hallucinations
• Panic
• Paranoia
• Suicidal thoughts
• Anxiety
• Fatigue

The second stage of withdrawal usually occurs in 4 to 7 days, some residents will experience moderate to severe symptoms, including:

• Physical aches and pains
• Increased cravings
• Increased appetite
• Mood swings
• Irritability

After about a week, evidence-based treatment is the best way to maintain your recovery.