Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth South Sioux City NE

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.

Heartland Counseling Services Inc
(402) 494-3337
917 West 21st Street
South Sioux City, NE
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Jackson Recovery Centers Inc
(712) 258-4578
3200 West 4th Street
Sioux City, IA
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(712) 234-2300
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Jackson Recovery Centers Inc
(712) 258-5424
2309 Jackson Street
Sioux City, IA
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(712) 234-2300
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
(402) 371-8834
1800 Syracuse Avenue
Norfolk, NE
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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South Central Behavioral Services
(308) 237-5775
2701 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Jackson Recovery Centers Inc
(712) 234-2300
800 5th Street
Sioux City, IA
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(712) 234-2300
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Mercy Behavioral Care
(712) 279-2438
801 5th Street
Sioux City, IA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Chee Woy Na Zhee
(402) 878-2480x1308
500 Mercer Street
Winnebago, NE
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Touchstone Short Term Residential
(402) 474-4343
1100 Military Road
Lincoln, NE
Hotline
(402) 475-5683
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Omaha Treatment Center
(402) 592-5900
11215 John Galt Boulevard
Omaha, NE
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient

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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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