Methamphetamines are a dangerous central nervous system stimulant that is highly addictive and can cause serious physical and psychological harm with continued abuse. People abusing meth can experience several meth withdrawal symptoms that can be very painful and deadly if not treated properly with medication and behavioral support. While meth addiction is a lifetime illness, several treatment programs can treat the disorder and give people the skills and confidence to beat their addiction and lead a healthy and sober lifestyle.
At Skywood Recovery, we welcome Michiganians from all walks of life who are abusing meth, cocaine, or other dangerous stimulants. Our treatment programs include medical support along with behavioral and holistic therapy sessions. This combined effort creates a more complete recovery experience and promotes lifelong sobriety and other healthy life skills. To see if our meth addiction treatment program is right for you or a loved one, fill out our online form or call 269.280.4673 today to speak with our compassionate and knowledgeable staff.
Understanding the Dangers of Methamphetamines
Methamphetamines are a dangerous narcotic that creates intense euphoria and well-being while simultaneously creating addictive habits that are very difficult to break. When you ingest meth, it binds with cell receptors and signals a massive amount of dopamine that causes intense euphoria that lasts a short amount of time. If you take more before your body has time to cleanse itself, you begin creating a physical dependence on meth. This dependence can cause physical pain when the level of toxicity drops below a certain point.
With continual abuse, your body stops the natural production of dopamine and will need a continuous supply of meth just to feel normal. Low levels of dopamine can cause you to feel tired, moody, and unmotivated, and more likely to continue abusing meth or other drugs and alcohol.
Trying to detox from methamphetamines alone is very dangerous, as meth withdrawal’s impact on the body can cause serious physical and psychological conditions that push people to relapse. Meth withdrawal symptoms typically peak around 48–72 hours from the last dose, and that is when the risk of relapse is at the highest. Withdrawals and cravings can linger for several weeks to months after peaking.
At Skywood, our accredited addiction treatment facility is available to those who want help breaking their addiction to meth or other deadly narcotics. We offer tailored residential and outpatient treatment programs to see you through every step of the recovery process.
Common Meth Withdrawal Symptoms
Meth withdrawal can take several weeks to months to recover, and each person’s recovery experience is unique to their level of addiction and the severity of symptoms. Acute symptoms can last from 7–10 days, with some symptoms lingering for up to 2–3 weeks or longer.
Some of the common acute meth withdrawal symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Anxiety
- Feeling irritable
- Weight gain
- Dehydration
- Chills
- Insomnia/hypersomnia
- Mental confusion
- Anhedonia
- Dysphoria
- Lingering drug cravings
After the initial detox phase is complete, patients can then experience lingering or protracted withdrawal symptoms that include:
- Major depressive disorder
- Frequent mood swings
- Continuing drug cravings
- Psychosis
- Suicidal thoughts
- Increased appetite
- Excessive sleepiness and fatigue
Meth withdrawal symptoms will continue to linger unless properly treated with medication and behavioral therapy. In more serious cases of meth addiction, withdrawals can be deadly due to complications such as dehydration and excessive vomiting, and diarrhea.
Learn More About How Meth Withdrawal Impacts the Body at Skywood Recovery
The therapists and support staff at Skywood Recovery are very familiar with meth withdrawal’s impact on the body and what it takes to recover. When you first arrive at our discreet facility, we will build a tailored recovery program based on your unique symptoms and the severity of the addiction. We provide a full complement of treatment programs that include:
- Residential treatment program
- Partial hospitalization program
- Intensive outpatient program
- Separate men’s and women’s rehab
- Dual-diagnosis treatment programs
- Family therapy/counseling
Pick up the phone and call 269.280.4673 today for more information on the dangers of meth withdrawal and how we can aid in your recovery journey.