Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Rowlett TX

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.

D Gonzalez and Associates Inc
(972) 840-1396
2848 West Kingsley Road
Garland, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Remedy Addictions Counselors Inc (RAC)
(214) 324-5400
4915 Gus Thomasson Street
Mesquite, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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A Turning Point
(972) 234-8636
1701 North Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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LifeNet Comm Behavioral Healthcare
(214) 932-1983
10405 East NW Highway
Dallas, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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West Texas Counseling and
(972) 423-8532
1108 Dobie Drive #102
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Addicare Group of Texas
(972) 278-4760
2722 West Kingsley Street
Garland, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Anti-Aging and Longevity Center of
(214) 328-4848
8021 E R L Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX
Hotline
(214) 328-4848
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Nexus Recovery Center Inc
(214) 321-0156
8733 La Prada Drive
Dallas, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Road to Recovery
(214) 503-3764
9304 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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First Step Counseling Center
(214) 942-8808
900 East Park Boulevard
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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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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