Meth Addiction

Methamphetamine, crystal meth, or meth as most people call it, is one of the most addictive substances ever introduced into society. Starting off primarily in the gay community as a “party drug” on both the east and west coast of the USA, it is a neurotoxic stimulant and long-term users become heavily addicted and suffer severely. Many people have seen the images on the internet of users’ before and after photos, the severe aging of their faces, the rot and deterioration of their teeth, the opens sores on their skin. That anyone could come to look like that and still continue to use is testimony to the addictiveness of this truly horrific drug. The substances used to make this drug are alarming in themselves, such as battery acid, drain cleaner and antifreeze. Meth is made in illegal labs both within the borders of most countries but, additionally, many super labs have been set up by drug cartels in countries where they tend to operate more freely, such Mexico and parts of South America and Asia.

Since meth is one of the most addictive substances you’ll ever encounter, meth addiction treatment truly needs the addict’s commitment to getting clean and staying clean. The detox from meth is very different than from alcohol or opiates. With a heroin detox, drugs like Suboxone are often used to help the addict detox in stages, whereas meth addicts often just sleep as their bodies begin the healing process. Once awake you may be prescribed some form of mild medication to help with anxiety, or sleep, or depression, for example. Treatment is focused on educating you on how your addiction affected your body, as well as working on the personal psychological issues involved and learning to find some form of spirituality, well being and becoming reconnected to life and loved ones. You will find you develop very strong relationships with the others you go through treatment with, as well as the LANNA staff. Often these relationships last a lifetime as these people become part of your support group when you leave Thailand and return home.

At LANNA Meth Rehab in Thailand, we recognize there may be many issues at the root of your meth addiction that will impact your meth addiction treatment. Early childhood trauma, for example, could be playing a role. If that is the case, then we need to bring those issues into your treatment program and address them. As a treatment center featuring dual diagnosis programs we can help you with your addiction and mental health issues so you can find your way back to reclaiming your life and becoming whole again. You’ll not only overcome your addiction but learn how and why you became an addict in the first place. You’ll learn to recognize your body’s signals and what to do about them in order to avoid relapse. You’ll leave LANNA with an ongoing treatment plan to make sure your treatment is not undone once you get back home. We’ll connect you with treatment specialists and support programs where you live. That, combined with your renewed interest in life, family and goals will help get you through.
If you’re looking for meth addiction treatment with a progressive program, call us today for more information or to get started on reclaiming your life.