Methamphetamine

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Methamphetamine, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse: http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugPages/Methamphetamine.html, is an addictive stimulant closely related to amphetamine. It has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the central nervous system than amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse and addiction.

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Treatment for Meth Addiction
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, the most effective treatment for methamphetamine combines detoxification and behavioral therapy. The process can take longer than a year and relapse rates are high.

Street Names
Bikers Coffee, Chalk, Chicken Feed, Crank, Crystal Meth, Glass, Go-Fast, Ice, Methlies Quick, Poor Man’s Cocaine, Shabu, Speed, Stove Top, Trash, Yellow Bam, Shards, Tweak, Yaba

To Find Providers in Connecticut’s Community Resources Database:
Search category “Substance Use Disorder”: Substance Use Disorder – United Way of Connecticut – 211 and eLibrary (211ct.org)

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SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse; Drug Enforcement Administration; Partnership to End Addiction
PREPARED BY: 211 /mb
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: January2024