I Am Smoking Meth. Have Swollen Ankle And Toes. What Should I Do To Get Cured?
Thanks for using the XXXXXXX I am happy to address your questions, meth smoking (methamphetamines) is a very powerful drug that acts on the bodies nervous system giving a heightened feeling of energy . It is considered a highly addictive and life threatening drug for long term users. Because tolerance for methamphetamine occurs within minutes thus meaning that the pleasurable effects disappear even before the drug concentration in the blood falls significantly. The large release of dopamine produced by methamphetamine is thought to contribute to the drug's toxic effects on nerve terminals in the brain. High doses can elevate body temperature to XXXXXXX sometimes lethal levels, as well as cause convulsions. It can cause a variety of cardiovascular problems including rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and irreversible, stroke-producing damage to small blood vessels in the brain. The most effective treatments for meth addiction are cognitive behavioral interventions. These approaches are designed to help modify the thinking, expectancies, and behaviors and to increase skills in coping with various life stressors and can lead to long-term drug-free recovery. There are currently no particular pharmacological treatments for dependence on methamphetamine. Antidepressant medications are helpful in combating the depressive symptoms. In cases of extreme excitement or panic, treatment with antianxiety agents such as benzodiazepines has been helpful, and in cases of methamphetamine-induced psychoses, short-term use of neuroleptics has proven successful. Will recommend you kindly consult your clinician or psychiatrists who can examine and advice the best possible therapy. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks