Stimulant
Methamphetamine
Meth is a long-acting stimulant that floods the brain with dopamine for hours. Today's supply is stronger and cheaper than it has ever been.
Also called: meth, ice, crystal, tina
Withdrawal is rough, rarely fatalSigns it has become a problem
- Days awake, then days asleep
- Fast weight loss, skin picking, dental damage
- Paranoia, hearing or seeing things
- Obsessive tinkering or cleaning
- Flat and joyless when not using
What withdrawal is like
Overdose and emergencies
Overheating, chest pain, stroke, seizure, severe agitation. Cool the person down and call 911.
Dangerous combinations
Meth is often cut with fentanyl. Meth plus opioids ("goofball") hides the warning signs of each.
What actually helps
Contingency management and CBT have the best track record. Treating sleep, food and depression early makes staying stopped possible.
Common questions
Can you die from methamphetamine withdrawal?
It is rarely fatal on its own. The crash brings exhaustion, intense hunger and a heavy depression that can last weeks. Pleasure comes back, slowly. Suicidal thoughts in the first weeks are common and worth saying out loud.
What does an overdose or emergency look like?
Overheating, chest pain, stroke, seizure, severe agitation. Cool the person down and call 911.
What treatment works for methamphetamine?
Contingency management and CBT have the best track record. Treating sleep, food and depression early makes staying stopped possible.
Written in plain English for education. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Demo Clinical review by a licensed professional is part of the launch plan and will be named here.
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