METHAMPHETAMINE

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.

RESOURCES

• Drug Enforcement Administration website: http://www.justthinktwice.com, is aimed at educating teens about drugs.
• The Partnership at DrugFree.org, http://www.drugfree.org/ has drug free information for parents and other adults.

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

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service names:
Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

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PREPARED BY: 211 /rj
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: January2013