Meth Treatment

What is Meth?

Methamphetamines (meth) are stimulants that may be taken in pill form or crushed and smoked, snorted, or injected. Meth can be prescribed to treat ADHD but has become primarily a drug of abuse. Like cocaine and opioids, meth creates a false sense of pleasure by chemically bonding to opioid receptors in the brain.

IV meth users are also at higher risk of contracting a contagious blood disease such as HIV or Hepatitis B/C. Overdosing on methamphetamine typically results in heart attack, stroke, or organ complications, which may lead to death. Insomnia is commonly associated with meth, which users will bing for days, foregoing sleep and food.

Royal Life Centers at the Haven, our detox facility also located in Lacey, and RLC at Puget Sound, our detox/residential inpatient center in Sumner, offer guests an effective, medication-assisted methamphetamine detox, as well as daily therapy and 24/7 access to medical staff.

The short-term effects of meth use may consist of (National Institute on Drug Abuse):

Boost in energy/increased physical activity
Diminished appetite
Quickened breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Rise in blood pressure and body temperature

The long-term effects of meth use may include (NIDA):

Severe weight loss
Severe dental issues, such as tooth decay (“meth mouth”)
Risk of contracting HIV/Hepatitis B/C (IV users)
Severe itching
Feelings of anxiety and confusion
Insomnia and hallucinations
Violent behavior
Paranoia

Should I seek treatment for meth addiction?

Signs of a meth problem may include:

Tooth decay/loss (signs of “meth mouth”)
Prioritizing meth use
Engaging in high-risk behaviors
Severe scratching
Noticeable weight loss
Using meth in spite of negative effects
Symptoms of withdrawal and/or drug cravings

If you recognize these signs in yourself or in others, you or someone you know may have a meth addiction.

“Meth mouth,” severe itching and scratch marks, and psychosis are generally the most common signs of meth abuse. Methamphetamine withdrawal generally lasts one to two weeks and is mostly psychological. Symptoms can be felt as early as several hours following the last dose and can be quite severe.

Meth withdrawal symptoms may include (NIDA):

Anxiety
Tiredness
Severe depression
Psychosis
Intense drugs cravings

What happens after medical detox?

Guests who undergo medical detox at Royal Life Centers at the Haven, our facility in Lacey, or RLC at Puget Sound, our center in Sumner, have the option to step down to our outpatient program. (Guests who need continued intensive care after detox or who would do well with additional time in a very structured environment may begin our residential inpatient program at RLC at Puget Sound). Our 9-week program consists of three weeks of PHP and six weeks of IOP and provides guests with the resources needed to build healthy, sober lives. Aftercare programming at Sound includes psychiatry with medication management and a variety of holistic therapies (individual, activity, equine, adventure, and topic- and skill-focused groups), and our staff of case managers, therapists, and in-house sober home staff is available to support guests on their recovery journey. Guests also receive job readiness training and job-finding help during the final phase of IOP. Our guests are our priority, and we do what we can to introduce lasting change and help them re-discover themselves and their independence, as well as create impactful, meaningful relationships. At all levels of aftercare, our addiction specialists are available and willing to answer questions and provide guidance Because We Care at Royal Life Centers at Sound. If you or a loved one has a methamphetamine use disorder, or any substance use disorder, please reach out to us about your detox and treatment options. Our admissions staff is available 24/7 at (888) 716-4070 to answer your questions and address your concerns Because We Care.

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