Methamphetamine Withdrawal WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Methamphetamine Withdrawal


Methamphetamine is a strong stimulant drug. Withdawal occurs when methamphetamine use is reduced or stopped. Length and severity of withdrawal symptoms is related to how much and how often the methamphetamine was used. Withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, disturbed periods of sleep, intense hunger, anxiety, depression, psychotic reactions and irritability.1

Fast Facts:

  • Insomnia may last up to 48 hours1
  • Methamphetamine remains in a persons system for days; it can take 6 weeks or longer to detox2
  • Traditional forms of treatment for methamphetamine addicts are not effective2

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Addiction Withdrawal: Meth Withdrawal
  2. 2.0 2.1 Meth Awareness And Prevention Project of South Dakota: Treatment for Meth Addiction

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