Methamphetamine Addiction WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Methamphetamine Addiction
Methamphetamine addiction and abuse leads to very serious medical, social and psychological problems. It is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.1 The methamphetamine user can build up a tolerance quickly, requiring larger amounts to curve their cravings for the drug.2
Fast Facts:
- After smoking or injection, the user experiences an intense sensation, called a "rush" or "flash.3
- The euphoric effects of methamphetamine almost always lead to addiction4
- It is important for an individual to enter a detox center to help cope with the side effects of methamphetamine withdrawal4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ The National Institute on Drug Abuse: Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
- ↑ Partnership for a Drug-Free America: Methamphetamine
- ↑ Partnership for a Drug-Free America: Methamphetamine
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Recovery Connection: Methamphetamine Addiction
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- Contributor: Sgs71
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 18, 2009
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- Contributor: Sgs71
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Meth addiction, Addiction to meth, Addiction to methamphetamines, Methampetamine addict
- Last update: Nov. 18, 2009
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