If you or a family member are suffering from an addiction to crystal meth, it is important to understand the 7 stages that happen when you use this drug. Breaking an addiction to crystal meth is difficult, but not impossible, and with guidance and care from Pathways Real Life Recovery, it can be a possibility for your future. When you have a greater understanding of the seven stages of meth use, it becomes easier to grasp the complexities of overcoming this addiction and the need for professional care.
- The Initial Rush – The first physical reactions to using crystal meth include an increase in blood pressure, metabolism, and the users’ heartbeat which often feels like a rush of adrenaline.
- Understanding a Crystal Meth High – When high, users report that they often feel more confident and feel freer to express their thoughts and opinions, often in an argumentative and aggressive manner.
- Binging with Crystal Meth – Because they want to continue the high feeling that the drug initially provides, they will continue to use more and more. However, as the user develops a tolerance their high never gives them those same feelings of initial euphoria.
- “Tweaking” on Crystal Meth – As they come down from their high many users will turn to other drugs such as alcohol or opiates to help alleviate their feelings of emptiness.
- Experiencing a Crystal Meth Crash – When they finally quit bingeing and come down from their high, users will be completely exhausted and will often sleep for days at a time following an extensive crystal meth binge.
- An Attempt to Return to Your New “Normal” – Even after their days of sleep and when they feel that they are back to normal, users will have caused damage to their systems and psyche that can take weeks or months to get over. With prolonged use, this damage can become permanent.
- The Effects of Withdrawal from Crystal Meth Use – This drug does not stay in the system long, but its effects can be felt for weeks and months, even after you stop using and most users will require meth addiction treatment.
Yes, it can be difficult to overcome an addiction to crystal meth, but with the professional and effective care provided by Pathways Real Life Recovery, you will find the help that you need for your meth addiction treatment.
Author statement:
Michelle Amerman is a licensed therapist and President of Pathways Real Life Recovery. Pathways is a mental health counseling and addiction recovery center in Utah. Her treatment approach is based on 30 years’ worth of groundwork, and has been assessed and validated by pioneers in the field of recovery research.
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