Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Rexburg ID

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.

Dist 7 Drug Court Madison County
(208) 356-3662
127 East Main Street
Rexburg, ID
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Substance abuse
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Mental Wellness Center
(208) 542-1026
2420 25th Street
Idaho Falls, ID
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Substance abuse
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Integrity Therapeutic Service
(208) 459-4412
1818 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID
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Idaho Youth Ranch
(208) 532-4117
1275 North 400 East
Rupert, ID
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Road To Recovery Inc
(208) 233-6341
343 East Bonneville Street
Pocatello, ID
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Substance abuse
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Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Upper Valley Resource and Counseling
(208) 359-0519
36 North 2nd West
Rexburg, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women

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Positive Connections
(208) 737-9999
647 Filer Avenue
Twin Falls, ID
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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, Seniors/older adults, Women

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Padron Counseling Services
(208) 522-6925
1050 Memorial Drive
Idaho Falls, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Salmon Mental Health Clinic PA
(208) 756-1576
111 Lillian Street
Salmon, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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US Air Force Hospital
(208) 828-7226
90 Hope Drive
Mountain Home AFB, ID
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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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