Meth Addiction Treatment & Detox in Houston, TX

Many of you have probably heard the term meth or heard about Meth on TV shows like breaking bad. For those who have not, Methamphetamine, or meth, is an extraordinarily potent illicit drug that has a high risk of addiction and abuse.

Meth is classified as a Schedule II drug by the Food and Drug Administration which means it has a high potential for physiological and psychological dependence.

As of 2008 the number of people over the age of 12 who reported to have used Methamphetamine in their life was 13 million with nearly 530,000 reporting to be habitual users.

How Addictive Is Meth?

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant, and it comes with severe withdrawal symptoms, which can lead to death without medical supervision. Its addictiveness can be compared to heroin, cocaine and other hard drugs.

If you are in the area, and addicted to meth, we strongly urge you to call us today. We have several drug & alcohol rehabs in Houston and over 30 years of experience helping people just like you living sober, happy, and productive lives.

Treating Meth Addiction

From start to finish, our programs are designed to not only help you detox, but learn how to stay sober. We do this with a three step program, which begins with detox, and then inpatient, with a final outpatient phase.

During the detox phase, we will use a medically assisted detox to alleviate the worst symptoms, but also ensure safety. Once completed, the most important phase is inpatient treatment where education begins on why addiction happens, why you used, cannot stop on will power alone, and the skills needed to stay sober once you have left rehab.

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Step 1 – Methamphetamine Detox & Withdrawal:

Users of Methamphetamine need professional care as it is exceedingly difficult to kick this habit alone or even under the supervision of close friends and family who mean well.

At Bay Area Recovery Center we properly supervise and rehabilitate clients with chronic meth addiction every day. If you or someone you love is grappling with methamphetamine addiction call us immediately for help.

• Strong desire for the drug
• Sleep irregularities: periods of deep sleep followed by inability to sleep
• Night terrors
• Chills, fever, and cold sweating
• Hypertension
• Vomiting
• Uncontrollable shaking
• Death

Step 2 & 3 – Staying Sober Long-Term and Never Using Meth again

Detox is only the first step, and some might say the easiest step. The real work begins when you enter an inpatient rehab program. This is where you work on yourself, education on why you could not stop on will power alone, and pickup the tools you will need to stay sober once inpatient has completed.

Our inpatient programs happen in a residential setting, and a community of individuals who work together towards sobriety. We have put over 30 years of hands on experience into our programs, and have helped thousands achieve sobriety. From young adults and even clients who have been through numerous rehabs, our program works, and we have a track record to prove it.

Why Getting Off Meth Is Vital To Your Health”

• Irreversible damage to cardiovascular system
• Irregular heart-beat
• Extreme tooth decay, also known as “meth mouth” from smoking
• Malnutrition
• Damage to internal organs including liver, kidney, and lungs
• Depression
• Paranoia
• Deterioration of mental ability
• Death from overdose

As with all drugs there are dangers to consider beyond the physiological harm of meth. Specifically, users of the drug are at more prone to engage in risky lifestyles which could jeopardize their lives. They are more prone to infection and STDs from sharing needles. Holding down a stable job becomes more and more difficult with each use until it is all but impossible.

Like all drugs, the body eventually develops a tolerance for meth. This causes the user to turn up the dosage in order to achieve the same level of pleasure as before. As time passes it becomes impossible to function or feel “normal” without using the drug.

Common Slang for Methamphetamine:

• Meth
• Tina
• Crystal
• Ice
• Glass
• Shard
• Tweak
• Speed