Rehab for meth

Methamphetamine addiction is very hard to overcome. But you can do it. How? Meth rehab is an effective start. Learn more about rehab for meth and take the first step toward recovery here.

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Need help for a meth problem?

It may be difficult to admit to yourself that you have a drug problem. But do you know what’s really difficult? Using meth without getting addicted. In fact, meth is one of the most addictive drugs out there.

When you are ready to seek help for meth addiction – for yourself or a loved one – admitting that you need help is the first step to getting better. The next step is to seek professional guidance. But you don’t need to go through these steps on your own. We’re here to debunk myths about addiction treatment…and to explain how drug problems are treated medically.

In this article, we explain more about what you can expect during meth rehab and what the process entails. We hope to answer your most troubling questions and to make the process less intimidating. At the end, we invite you to post your questions. In fact, we try to respond all legitimate inquiries personally and promptly.

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Why do I need rehab?

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that may be prescribed by a doctor (Desoxyn) or obtained illegally on the street. Common street names for this drug include:

  • Meth
  • Speed
  • Crank
  • Tweek
  • Uppers
  • Chalk
  • Christina
  • Tina

Meth can be swallowed in pill form, smoked, snorted, or injected. It causes an intense high, increases energy, and decreases appetite. In fact, some individuals abuse meth in an effort to lose weight, and only find themselves addicted to the drug when it’s too late.

So, if you find yourself in a state where you cannot stay off meth even though you try to quit, know that rehab can help you get and stay sober. In fact, millions of people live a fulfilling new life in addiction recovery.

Rehab for meth addiction

Like all drug rehabs, rehab for meth is designed to treat individuals addicted to meth. These programs help addicts understand addiction and provide the skills needed to remain abstinent from methamphetamines.

Not everyone responds to meth addiction treatment methods in the same way, though. For instance, some recovering individuals respond better to intense inpatient meth rehab, while others may find outpatient treatment just as effective.

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The meth rehab process

Whatever type of treatment program you choose, you can expect to have access to most or all of the following rehab services.

1. Assessment of the meth problem

Before you enter rehab for meth addiction, you will typically be required to undergo an initial assessment. During this assessment and screening period, medical professionals will evaluate you in an effort to determine the best treatment methods for your individual situation. This assessment may also uncover underlying psychological disorders that may have contributed to addiction. You can expect:

  • A Physical Exam
  • A Medical History Intake
  • Standard Interview or Screening Questions
  • A Drug Test

Further, the treatment setting for this initial assessment can vary. For example, your family doctor can administer a general screen, or you can be screened in an interview process with a drug test upon entering rehab.

2. Medical detox

Detoxing from meth will often be marked by a number of uncomfortable, and sometimes dangerous, withdrawal symptoms. The most dangerous symptoms experienced during detox are related to extreme depression and suicidal ideation. Some cases of extreme meth dependency can also manifest symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, or extreme paranoia. Still, the more common symptoms people experience during detox may include:

  • depression
  • fatigue
  • irritability
  • nausea
  • sweating
  • tremors

Inpatient rehabs for meth usually offer medical detox as part of treatment. This allows you to detox from the drug while under the supervision of medical professionals. Doctors and nurses attend to your needs during this time and can help relieve the severity of withdrawal symptoms. They also offer emotional support, which is not to be underestimated. Relapse is also much less likely under the supervision of a medical detox, since you have no access to meth.

3. Psychological treatments

Rehab involves a great deal of psychological treatment. Treating the root causes of an addiction makes treatment much more effective. In fact, people in early recovery will often undergo numerous individual and group counseling and therapy sessions during rehab. These sessions are used to treat underlying psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, or mood other disorders, as well as provide the skills needed to overcome addictions.

Examples of modalities used during psychological models for addiction treatment include:

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Contingency Management (CM)

Family counseling may also be necessary in order to rebuild family ties, address dysfunction, and help family members cope with their loved ones’ addictions.

4. Education Sessions

According to the disease model of addiction, addiction is seen as a medical condition…one that is caused by a combination of biological, environmental, and genetic factors. Education sessions aim to teach you about these core concepts, and the ways that meth affects the brain, body, and central nervous system. These sessions can help people in meth rehab better understand the disease, and give them more hope and rational power to overcome it.

5. Supportive Services

A reputable rehab is only as good as its supportive services that come during and after the rehab stay. Reputable and effective programs typically offer a great deal of support, including case management and medical assistance. Many rehab programs also work to help you get a proper education or obtain vocational skills that will help them move toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Medications during meth rehab

Although there are no specific medications currently designed to treat meth addiction, this may change in the near future. A drug known as Ibudilast is being tested by the Food and Drug Administrated (FDA) and may possibly decrease meth cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

In the meantime, doctors may try to ease severe withdrawal symptoms with prescription and over-the-counter medications. These may include the following:

For meth use reduction:

  • Buproprion
  • Mirtazapine
  • Modafinil
  • Naltrexone
  • Topiramate

For easing meth cravings:

  • Buproprion
  • Dextroamphetamine
  • Naltrexone
  • Rivastigmine

Got Any Questions?

Hopefully, we’ve given you a good idea of what the process of meth rehab involves. However, if you have any additional questions about rehab, please don’t hesitate to post them in the designated section at the end of the page. We look forward to answering any and all of your legitimate questions personally and promptly.

About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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