Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Levelland 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.

Pecan Valley MH/MR Region
(254) 965-7806
1601 North Anglin Street
Cleburne, TX
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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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Mid Texas Council on Alc/Drug Abuse
(325) 646-8747
901 Avenue B
Brownwood, TX
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Substance abuse
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Turning Point Inc
(713) 773-3280
920 East Tidwell Street
Houston, TX
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(713) 773-3280
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Assoc for the Adv of Mexican Amer Inc
(713) 926-9491
6001 Gulf Freeway
Houston, 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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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential beds for clients' children
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Christian Farms Treehouse Inc
(254) 933-9400
3804 Riverside Trail
Temple, TX
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Substance abuse , 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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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, DUI/DWI offenders

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Recovery Healthcare Corporation
(469) 467-9933
3400 Silverstone Street
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Alcoholic Services of Texoma Inc
(903) 868-2123
2415 Texoma Parkway
Sherman, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Gays and Lesbians

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DePaul Center
(254) 776-5970
301 Londonderry Drive
Waco, TX
Hotline
(254) 776-5970
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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Assoc for the Adv of Mexican Amer Inc
(713) 926-9491
204 Clifton Street
Houston, TX
Hotline
(713) 926-9491
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

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Center for Healthcare Services
(210) 731-1320
3031 IH 10 West
San Antonio, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
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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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