Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Columbus GA

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.

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1727 Boxwood Place
Columbus, GA
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Bradley Center of St Francis Hospital
(706) 320-3700
2000 16th Avenue
Columbus, GA
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Martin Army Community Hospital
(706) 545-8362
7950 Martin Loop
Fort Benning, GA
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Women, Men
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Tanner Medical Center
(770) 836-9551
705 Dixie Street
Carrollton, GA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Summitridge Center for Psychiatry and
(678) 312-5800
250 Scenic Highway
Lawrenceville, GA
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(678) 312-5858
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Georgia Therapy Associates
(706) 576-4033
1301 Wynnton Court
Columbus, GA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Bradford Health Services
(706) 649-3075
860 Brookstone Center Parkway
Columbus, GA
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(706) 649-3075
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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East Alabama MH/MR Center
(334) 298-2405
3170 Martin Luther King Parkway South
Phenix City, AL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(770) 963-8141
175 Gwinnet Drive
Lawrenceville, GA
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Outpatient
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21 Cedar Run
Atlanta, GA
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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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