Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Erie PA

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.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(814) 860-2122
135 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Deerfield Dual Diagnosis
(814) 878-2103
2610 German Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults

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Catholic Charities Counseling
(814) 456-2091
329 West 10 Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Gaudenzia Erie Inc
(814) 459-4775
414 West 5th Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Erie City Mission
(814) 452-4421
1017 French Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Saint Vincent Health Center
(814) 452-5219
1910 Sassafras Street
Erie, PA
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(814) 452-5555
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Catholic Charities And Counseling Adop
(814) 456-2091
329 West 10th Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gaudenzia Erie Inc
(814) 459-5853
521 West 7th Street
Erie, PA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Esper Treatment Center
(814) 459-0817
25 West 18th Street
Erie, PA
Hotline
(814) 459-0817
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Glenbiegh Center of Erie
(814) 864-4226
4906 Richmond Street
Erie, PA
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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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