AMPHETAMINE ADDICTION

What Is Amphetamine?

Amphetamine is a form of synthetic stimulant type drug. It can provide a feeling of high competence to the individual’s central nervous system. In this period of time, the body might feel increased concentration and energy. Earlier, amphetamine was used to treat the mental health conditions. It can treat the conditions such as alcohol hangovers, weight loss, narcolepsy condition and ADHD.

Amphetamine Effects on The Body-

Amphetamine is the cheapest chemical drug in South Asia. Many teens bound to get addicted to amphetamine due to its ready availability and low-cost. Moreover, hiding from the parents and the elders is easy because of its size. Once it is consumed, the body the drug runs into the bloodstream and the brain. Once it reaches the brain, immediately amphetamine gives the high intense energy.

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Signs of Amphetamine Abuse-

Amphetamine causes multiple impacts to the body both mentally and physically. These impacts are devastating and become possibly permanent when it is utilized for the long-term.

Risk of possible Illnesses-Bipolar

• Schizophrenia
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Panic disorder

Impact on Health-

• High blood pressure
• Change in appetite
• Digestive problems
• Agitation
• Social isolation

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Amphetamine Addiction Treatment-

Detoxification-

Detox is the initial treatment program in every rehab centers. This program is aimed to remove unwanted and harmful toxic substances from the body. After the treatment program, the individual can able to manage the withdrawal symptoms with the aid of medical interventions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-

According to the researchers, CBT is one of the most effective treatment programs for amphetamine addiction. Basically, it is talk therapy, here the individual’s thoughts and behaviours are targeted. Once the treatments progress through sessions gradually the person gets to normal.  After the treatment, the individual can able to deal and handle the overwhelming situations.

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Group therapy–

As the name implies, it is a psychotherapy where a group of individuals discuss the common issue with the help of a medical professional. Here the recovering individual acquires the improvement and the support from the co-residents. As they exchange their difficulties and stories. Furthermore, this therapy helps the individual to understand- They are not the only suffers from the addiction-related issues.

MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy)-

MET is aimed to enhance the internal motivation of the recovering addict. Generally, MET is coupled with other therapies for the better results to reduce the risk of future relapse. Therapies like CBT, 12-Step treatment method are the general coupled. Furthermore, this therapy minimizes the risk of co-occurring illnesses like depression, bipolar, schizophrenia and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

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Individual counseling-

It is a primary talk therapy which is more useful for the individual in his/ her both stages (rehab stage and relapse stage) of the recovery. This therapy enhances the individual’s self-confidence and situation handling skills. Individual counseling is the most recommended therapy by the medical experts.

Relapse Prevention Therapy-

Relapse therapy is a subtype of cognitive-behavioural therapy. This therapy comes handy to the individual in minimizing the risk of triggers towards the addictive behaviour. This program provides the individual to anticipate the trigger of the addictive substances.

Also, the person may able to handle the circumstances in advance. Recovery is never too late! You might be reading this for yourself or for you adored one. Provide a right treatment today and get rid of amphetamine addiction.  We are just a call ahead, call us at +91 96111 94949 and book the appointment now. You deserve to be okay!

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