Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Hinesville GA

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.

Gateway Community Service Board
(912) 368-3502
1113 Oglethorphe Highway
Hinesville, GA
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Marietta, GA
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1000 Commissioner Drive
Darien, GA
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Fraser Center
(912) 369-7777
203 Mary Lou Drive
Hinesville, GA
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Bradford Health Services
(706) 649-3075
860 Brookstone Center Parkway
Columbus, GA
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Georgia Mountains Community Services
(706) 282-4542
5700 Fernside Drive
Toccoa, GA
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(800) 347-5827
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Substance abuse
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Athens Area
(706) 546-7355
1175 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA
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Bulloch Recovery Resources
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18 Simmons Center
Statesboro, GA
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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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