Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Indianola IA

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.

Orchard Place Child Guidence Center
(515) 697-5700
620 8th Street
Des Moines, IA
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Woodlands Treatment Center
(319) 753-0700x603
4715 Sullivan Slough Road
Burlington, IA
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Substance abuse
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Genesis Multiple Addictions Recov Ctr
(563) 421-2900
West Central Park at Marquette
Davenport, IA
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(712) 262-2952
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Sheldon, IA
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(641) 672-3159
1229 Avenue East
Oskaloosa, IA
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(641) 672-3100
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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United Community Services
(515) 280-3860
401 SW 8th Street
Des Moines, IA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Community and Family Resources
(712) 335-4585
23 3rd Avenue NE
Pocahontas, IA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Jackson Recovery Centers Inc
(712) 546-7868
19 Lincoln Street SE
Le Mars, IA
Hotline
(712) 234-2300
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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SIEDA Substance Abuse Services
(641) 774-8279
115 South Main Street
Chariton, IA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc
(515) 244-9500
1200 University Street
Des Moines, IA
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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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