Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Tyler TX

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.

Special Health Resources of East Texas
(903) 597-7558
1308 Clinic Drive
Tyler, TX
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East Texas Medical Center
(903) 266-2233
4101 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Azleway Boys Ranch
(903) 566-8444
15892 County Road 26
Tyler, TX
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Azleway Inc
(903) 636-9800
Route 2 Box 132
Big Sandy, TX
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(325) 646-8747
901 Avenue B
Brownwood, TX
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(903) 581-9472
3320 Troop Highway
Tyler, TX
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(800) 832-1009
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Methadone Clinic of East Texas
(903) 526-4055
536 South Oakland Street
Tyler, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Azleway Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
(903) 636-9800
1085 PR3481
Big Sandy, TX
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(903) 753-7613
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Coastal Bend Alcohol/Drug Rehab Center
(361) 882-9302x102
35 North Country Club Place
Corpus Christi, TX
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Sandstone Healthcare Inc
(512) 346-9800
1035 Dixie Drive
Clute, TX
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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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