Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Tullahoma TN

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.

Centerstone Mental Health Centers
(931) 461-1300
1803 North Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN
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(800) 464-0824
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Manchester, TN
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(423) 857-7000
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Kingsport, TN
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Tony Rice Center Inc
(931) 685-0957
1300 Railroad Avenue
Shelbyville, TN
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Synergy Treatment Centers
(901) 332-2227
2305 Airport Interchange
Memphis, TN
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Cumberland Heights Outpatient of
(931) 455-4272
305 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN
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(800) 646-9998
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Outpatient
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Lakeside Behavioral Health System
(901) 377-4700x963
2985 Brunswick Road
Memphis, TN
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(800) 232-5253
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Grace House Inc
(901) 722-8460
329 North Bellevue Street
Memphis, TN
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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)
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Women
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New Hope Recovery Center
(423) 581-2411
233 West Main Street
Morristown, TN
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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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