Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Fond Du Lac WI

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.

Fond Du Lac County
(920) 929-3500
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Fond Du Lac, WI
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(920) 922-7440
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Fond du Lac, WI
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(920) 922-9487
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Fond Du Lac, WI
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(920) 231-0143
3240 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI
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Behavioral Medicine Center
(262) 928-4036
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Oconomowoc, WI
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ARC Community Services Inc
(920) 907-0813
17 Forast Avenue
Fond Du Lac, WI
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(920) 923-3999
166 South Park Avenue
Fond Du Lac, WI
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Saint Agnes Hospital
(920) 926-4290
430 East Division Street
Fond Du Lac, WI
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(920) 926-4290
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Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, 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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Green Bay, WI
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6520 North Guy Road
Black River Falls, WI
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Outpatient
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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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