Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Boerne 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.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
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17720 Corporate Woods Drive
San Antonio, TX
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(210) 541-8400
12042 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX
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Methodist Specialty/Transplant Hosp
(210) 575-8521
8026 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX
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Huguley Psychotherapy Clinic
(817) 558-2988
214 North Caddo Street
Cleburne, TX
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Aeschbach and Associates
(512) 444-5092
2824 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
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Outpatient
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Volunteers of America Texas Inc
(210) 558-0731
6487 Whitby Road
San Antonio, TX
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Substance abuse
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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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Sandstone Healthcare Inc
(210) 340-4666
6326 Sovereign Drive
San Antonio, TX
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Adolescents
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South Texas Outpatient Program
(210) 736-4405
3780 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Counseling and Recovery Services
(281) 351-8585
705 Malone Street
Tomball, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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(888) 857-8857
1100 North McCart Street
Stephenville, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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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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