Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Ansonia CT

With repeated use, Meth can “turn off” the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, leaving users unable to experience any kind of pleasure from anything other than more and more Meth.Meth is derived from amphetamine, and is commonly made using the base chemicals ephedrine or pseudoephedrine found in over-the-counter medicines.

Griffin Hospital
(203) 732-7541
250 Seymour Avenue
Derby, CT
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Hill Health Corporation
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New Haven, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc
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426 East Street
New Haven, CT
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Milford, CT
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Adolescents
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Crossroads Inc
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54 East Ramsdell Street
New Haven, CT
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Grant Street Partnership
(203) 503-3350x3361
62 Grant Street
New Haven, CT
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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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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Substance Abuse Treatment Unit
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1 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT
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Substance abuse
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389 Orange Street
New Haven, CT
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South Central Rehabilitation Center
(203) 503-3300
232 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT
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Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification
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Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth

Pleasure centers of the brain are adversely affected by the stimulant effects of the Methamphetamine (Meth) which is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant. Even more addictive than heroin. Meth is sometimes referred to as “Speed,” “Chalk,” “Ice,” “Crystal,” “Glass,” “Crank,” “Yaba,” “Fire,” Tina,” and “Tweak.” Meth releases high levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which stimulates brain cells, enhances mood and body movement, and regulates feelings of pleasure. With repeated use, Meth can “turn off” the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, leaving users unable to experience any kind of pleasure from anything other than more and more Meth.Meth is derived from amphetamine, and is commonly made using the base chemicals ephedrine or pseudoephedrine found in over-the-counter medicines. Other common household products can be added to make Meth, including: acetone (nail polish remover), iodine, anhydrous ammonia (fertilizer), hydrochloric acid (pool chemicals), lithium (batteries), red phosphorus (matches or road flares), sodium hydroxide (lye), sulfuric acid (drain cleaner), and toluene (brake fluid).

Although there are multiple ways to produce Meth, most involve the use of toxic and volatile substances that can pose a threat to the surrounding area. An odor similar to that of cat urine and other offensive fumes often signify that an illegal M...

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