Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Wichita Falls 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.

Red River Recovery Center
(940) 761-3034
2501 Taylor Street
Wichita Falls, TX
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(866) 937-7772
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Serenity Foundation of Texas/Serenity
(940) 767-0423
3100 Seymour Highway 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX
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(866) 795-4673
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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STAR Council on Substance Abuse
(940) 716-9980
918 Lamar Street
Wichita Falls, TX
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(800) 375-1395
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Gateway Foundation Dallas
(214) 827-2870
723 South Peak Street
Dallas, TX
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Special Health Resources of East Texas
(903) 597-7558
1308 Clinic Drive
Tyler, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS
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Spanish

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Red River Hospital
(940) 322-3171
1505 8th Street
Wichita Falls, TX
Hotline
(800) 234-5809
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Helen Farabee Regional MH/MR Centers
(940) 397-3353
3115 Fifth Street
Wichita Falls, TX
Hotline
(800) 621-8504
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Sheppard Air Force Base
(940) 676-6155
82nd MDOS SGOHA
Sheppard AFB, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Lena Pope Home Inc
(817) 255-2652
3800 Hulen Street
Fort Worth, TX
Hotline
(817) 731-8839
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Spanish

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Permian Basin Community Centers
(432) 580-2654
2000 Maurice Road
Odessa, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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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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