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Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment

Crystal meth is a stimulant, a substance that increases the rate of the body’s normal functioning. It looks like clear crystals, similar to ice or glass. It can be smoked, snorted, or injected, and it is colorless and odorless. The drug creates the experience of pleasure, feelings of motivation, and intense euphoria. The drug is homemade, using makeshift “labs” and a combination of items from over-the-counter cold and cough medicines to battery acid and Drano. Slang terms for crystal meth include “crank,” “ice,” “meth Christmas tree,” “elbows,” “glass,” “load of laundry,” “sparkle,” “water,” “Tina,” and “yaba.”

Symptoms and Side Effects of Crystal Meth Addiction

Crystal meth use can cause insomnia, aggressive behavior, jerky movements, paranoia, talkativeness, argumentativeness, decreased appetite, excessive physical activity, irritability, slurred speech, dilated pupils, grinding of the teeth, sweating, anxiety, visual and auditory hallucinations, lack of coordination, and convulsions.   

Paraphernalia associated with the drug are pipes, metal spoons, broken light bulbs, hollowed-out pens, tin foil, and syringes.   

Long-term health risks associated with crystal meth addiction are severe dental problems (rotting teeth and gums called “Meth Mouth”), extreme weight loss, stroke, kidney disorders, lung disorders, brain damage, liver damage, psychosis, an increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and death.

Crystal meth addiction can also cause an individual to be involved in car accidents, crime, and domestic violence. The drug adversely affects the user’s personality.

The First Phone Call is the Hardest

If you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, take the first step and call Stepping Stone’s Addiction Helpline at 1-800-237-3150. Our Admissions Coordinators will answer any questions you have about getting help. If you prefer, you can also reach us by “Live Chat” or through our Contact Us form.