Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Pinson AL

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 County Treatment Center
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Aletheia House
(205) 595-1114
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Saint Annes Home Inc
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2772 Hanover Circle
Birmingham, AL
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Substance abuse
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Aletheia House
(205) 324-6502
201 Finley Avenue West
Birmingham, AL
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Bradford Health Services
(800) 333-1865
1189 Allbritton Road
Warrior, AL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
(205) 975-7350
1713 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Birmingham Healthcare
(205) 323-5311
712 25th Street North
Birmingham, AL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Fellowship House Inc
(205) 933-2430
1625 12th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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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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