Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Ashland KY

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.

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
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Ironton/Lawrence County
(740) 532-7855
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Ironton, OH
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(304) 429-6741x2722
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Huntington, WV
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(304) 525-5691
135 4th Avenue
Huntington, WV
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(304) 634-6897
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Word House Inc
(304) 523-9673
401 10th Street Suite 320
Huntington, WV
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Pathways Inc
(606) 324-1141
201 22nd Street
Ashland, KY
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(606) 324-1141
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
(304) 697-1790x2532
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV
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(304) 525-7851
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Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Pathways Inc
(606) 473-7333
57 Dora Lane
Greenup, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Riverpark Hospital
(304) 526-9111x100
1230 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV
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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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