Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Madisonville KY

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.

New Horizons Counseling
(270) 821-1784
15 North Harrig Street
Madisonville, KY
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(270) 824-9355
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Pennyroyal Mental Health Services
(270) 338-5211
506 Hopkinsville Street
Greenville, KY
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(606) 789-3518
1110 South Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY
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(800) 422-1060
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(606) 432-9442
173 Reedle Road
Pikeville, KY
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(270) 821-8874
1303 West Noel Avenue
Madisonville, KY
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River Valley Behavioral Healthcare
(270) 667-7092
606 1st Street
Providence, KY
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(270) 685-5246
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A Turning Point Counseling Servs Inc
(270) 826-6500
524 South Main Street
Henderson, KY
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Comprehend Inc/Lewis County CMHC
(606) 796-3021
505 2nd Street
Vanceburg, KY
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(606) 564-4016
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(270) 351-9444
3909 South Wilson Road
Radcliff, KY
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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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