Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Bentonville AR

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.

Decision Point Inc
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301 Holcomb Street
Springdale, AR
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(479) 444-5048
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Fayetteville, AR
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Ozark Counseling Services Inc
(870) 448-3724
200 East Main Street
Marshall, AR
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(870) 425-6901x11
8 Medical Plaza
Mountain Home, AR
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(800) 946-1111
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Quapaw House Inc
(870) 867-2266
179 Dunston Road
Mount Ida, AR
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Substance abuse
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Springdale Treatment Center
(479) 306-4480
1400 Meeshow Drive
Springdale, AR
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Family Self Help Center Inc
(417) 223-3241
403 Main Street
Pineville, MO
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(800) 416-1772
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr
(870) 773-4655
2904 Arkansas Boulevard
Texarkana, AR
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Harbor House Inc
(479) 785-4083x11
615 North 19th Street
Fort Smith, AR
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, 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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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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