Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Cleveland TN

There are two things that are common in addictive drugs. Initially they produce a pleasurable effect, followed by a rebound unpleasant effect. Through its stimulant effects, an amphetamine produces a positive feeling, but when it wears off it leaves a person with the conflicting feelings. This is because of the suppression by the drug of the normal production of adrenaline.

Hiwassee Mental Health Center
(423) 479-5454
940 South Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN
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(800) 704-2651
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Cleveland Community Hospital
(423) 339-4100x4351
2800 Westside Drive
Cleveland, TN
Hotline
(423) 479-4673
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Focus Healthcare of Tennessee
(423) 308-2560
7429 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN
Hotline
(800) 675-2041
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Pathfinders Inc
(615) 452-5688
432 East Main Street
Gallatin, TN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients

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Lakeside Behavioral Health System of
(731) 664-0010
135 Stonebridge Boulevard
Jackson, TN
Hotline
(800) 232-5253
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System
(423) 479-0353
360 Worth Street
Cleveland, TN
Hotline
(800) 704-2651
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Parkridge Valley Hospital
(423) 894-4220
2200 Morris Hill Road
Chattanooga, TN
Hotline
(423) 499-2300
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Bradford Health Services
(423) 892-2639
6160 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN
Hotline
(423) 892-2639
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Dutch, French, Spanish

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Professional Care Services of
(731) 635-3968
403 Commerce Street
Ripley, TN
Hotline
(800) 353-9918
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Guidance Center
(615) 794-9973
1915 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN
Hotline
(800) 704-2651
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine

There are two things that are common in addictive drugs. Initially they produce a pleasurable effect, followed by a rebound unpleasant effect. Through its stimulant effects, an amphetamine produces a positive feeling, but when it wears off it leaves a person with the conflicting feelings. This is because of the suppression by the drug of the normal production of adrenaline. Now, a chemical imbalance is created and the result is irritability that physically demands more of the drug to go back to normal and feel good again. This pleasure/tension cycle leads to loss of control over amphetamines–and addiction.Amphetamine causes strokes, heart attacks

These brain cells represent a simplified way of looking at the BRAIN’S REWARD SYSTEM On the left we see the various drives and needs of the body; sex, hunger, thirst and friendship. When these drives are satisfied, or when pain is relieved, a signal is sent to certain brain cells (the monitor cell on the left) which manufacture a chemical substance that signals reward. When these monitor cells have been stimulated, a signal is sent to the tip where a small amount of this reward chemical is released. The chemical or neurotransmitter then reaches and stimulates the reward center, causing a feeling of well-being.

Amphetamine damages blood vessels

Amphetamines produce an artificial feeling of pleasure. Most addictive drugs are able to produce pleasurable effects by chemically mimicking certain normal brain messenger chem...

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