Addictive Nature of Crystal Methamphetamine Santa Maria CA

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.

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2320 Thompson Way
Santa Maria, CA
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(805) 925-9811
201 South Miller Street
Santa Maria, CA
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(805) 922-2106
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Santa Maria, CA
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(805) 928-1707
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Santa Maria, CA
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A Spiritual Abode Inc
(805) 925-1352
830 West Church Street
Santa Maria, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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(805) 934-8500
2880 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA
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Substance abuse
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Charles Glodner Counseling Group
(805) 349-2255
301 South Miller Street
Santa Maria, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(805) 922-6597
115 East Fesler Street
Santa Maria, CA
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(818) 593-5300
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Women, Criminal justice clients

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(805) 346-8185
731 South Lincoln Street
Santa Maria, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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(805) 740-9799
218 North I Street
Lompoc, CA
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(805) 734-2711
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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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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