Currently the largest pandemic gripping the nation with at least 1.5 million people battling a meth addiction in West Palm Beach as well as the rest of the United States, the government is attempting to implement new legislation and enforce tougher sentencing in an effort to reduce this number and prevent further growth in use.
Unlike cocaine, meth directly affects the brains release of dopamine. These frequent spikes of dopamine lead to meth addiction in West Palm Beach, FL; an addiction so strong it sometimes bordering on obsession. Due to its readily availability, combined with how cheap it is to make, meth is highly addictive and one of the most difficult forms of addiction to treat.
Because meth is a Sudafed, it completely dries out the skin resulting in what is known as the classic meth look; wounded face and collapsed jaw. In some cases, individuals struggling with meth addiction in West Palm Beach, FL will begin to believe they are suffering from a case known as meth lice which leads to frantic scratching of the face using their fingernails. This scratching can lead to serious self-inflicted wounds. Additional common physical side effects of meth range from severe weight loss, boundless energy and excessive sweating. Emotional side effects can be equally visible and include child neglect and crime as well as irresponsibility.
Beyond the social damage an addict will experience, there are also well known physiological effects that can take more than a year to heal. Because of changes in the brain along the dopamine pathways, an addict will eventually be unable to feel pleasure when not using meth. In the absence of the drug and the inability to stimulate these damaged areas, addicts who are unable to feel normal pleasures subsequently fall into depression.
The Delray Center for Healing wants to help. If you, or a loved one, is struggling with any type of addiction, seek help today. With both inpatient and outpatient treatment options available, there is no reason not to.
