Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Johnston RI

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.

Tri Town Community Action Agency
(401) 351-2750x1136
1126 Hartford Avenue
Johnston, RI
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Substance abuse
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CODAC Providence
(401) 942-1450
349 Huntington Avenue
Providence, RI
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(401) 942-1450
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Portugese, Spanish

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Providence Metro Treatment Center
(401) 941-4488
160 Narragansett Avenue
Providence, RI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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SSTAR of Rhode Island Inc
(401) 463-6001
80 East Street
Cranston, RI
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Addiction Services/Doric Center
(401) 781-3990
311 Doric Avenue
Cranston, RI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians

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Center For Behavioral Health
(401) 946-0650
985 Plainfield Street
Johnston, RI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Providence Community Action Program
(401) 272-0660
662 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI
Hotline
(401) 831-4570
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women
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Spanish

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MAP Behavioral Health Services Inc
(401) 785-0050
66 Burnett Street
Providence, RI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Men
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Spanish

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Providence Center
(401) 462-1020
111 Howard Avenue
Cranston, RI
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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CODAC Cranston
(401) 461-5056
1052 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI
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(401) 461-5056
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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