Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Appleton WI

There are two things that are common in addictive drugs. Initially they produce a pleasurable effect, followed by a rebound unpleasant effect. Through its stimulant effects, an amphetamine produces a positive feeling, but when it wears off it leaves a person with the conflicting feelings. This is because of the suppression by the drug of the normal production of adrenaline.

Appleton Psychiatric/Counseling Center
(920) 882-6610
477 South Nicolet Road
Appleton, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Casa Clare
(920) 731-3981
201 South Glenridge Court
Appleton, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Lutheran Social Services
(920) 225-1713
820 West College Avenue
Appleton, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults

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Valley Health Services
(920) 733-4443
1201 West Tuckaway Lane
Menasha, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
Language Services
Hmong

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Winnebago Mental Health Institute
(920) 235-4910x2438
4100 Treffert Drive
Winnebago, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lutheran Social Services
(920) 730-1321
3003 North Richmond Street
Appleton, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Mooring Programs Inc
(920) 739-3235
607 West 7th Street
Appleton, WI
Services Provided
Halfway house

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Family Services of Northeast WI Inc
(920) 739-4226
1810 Appleton Road
Menasha, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Gays and Lesbians
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Theda Care Behavioral Health at
(920) 729-2145
130 2nd Street
Neenah, WI
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Nova Counseling Services Inc
(920) 231-0143
3240 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine

There are two things that are common in addictive drugs. Initially they produce a pleasurable effect, followed by a rebound unpleasant effect. Through its stimulant effects, an amphetamine produces a positive feeling, but when it wears off it leaves a person with the conflicting feelings. This is because of the suppression by the drug of the normal production of adrenaline. Now, a chemical imbalance is created and the result is irritability that physically demands more of the drug to go back to normal and feel good again. This pleasure/tension cycle leads to loss of control over amphetamines–and addiction.Amphetamine causes strokes, heart attacks

These brain cells represent a simplified way of looking at the BRAIN’S REWARD SYSTEM On the left we see the various drives and needs of the body; sex, hunger, thirst and friendship. When these drives are satisfied, or when pain is relieved, a signal is sent to certain brain cells (the monitor cell on the left) which manufacture a chemical substance that signals reward. When these monitor cells have been stimulated, a signal is sent to the tip where a small amount of this reward chemical is released. The chemical or neurotransmitter then reaches and stimulates the reward center, causing a feeling of well-being.

Amphetamine damages blood vessels

Amphetamines produce an artificial feeling of pleasure. Most addictive drugs are able to produce pleasurable effects by chemically mimicking certain normal brain messenger chem...

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