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Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Question: I HAVE BEEN USING APPROXIMATELY 2 POINTS CRYSTAL METH AMPHETAMINES ON AVERAGE DAILY FOR 17 YEARS WITH THE ADDITION OF AROUND 150 ML OF GHB EVERYDAY BEGINNING 2 YEARS AGO. I ALSO SUFFER FROM CHRONIC ACUTE DEPRESSION SINCE CHILDHOOD, A WANDERING TWITCH, GRADE FOUR ASTROCYTOMA GIOBLASTOMA LAST INCIDENT AT 17. IS THERE A PHARMACEUTICAL THAT COULD LESSEN THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF QUITTING GHB AND CRYSTAL METH?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Only supportive treatment is available

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concern related to withdrawal symptoms of Methamphetamine and GHB.

I like to inform you that there is no specific treatment but the supportive treatment is available to diminish/ control withdrawal symptoms of both these substances.

Various kind of psychotropics are used for this purpose on the basis of emergent symptoms.

'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks

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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Meth Addiction

Brief Answer: Only supportive treatment is available Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concern related to withdrawal symptoms of Methamphetamine and GHB. I like to inform you that there is no specific treatment but the supportive treatment is available to diminish/ control withdrawal symptoms of both these substances. Various kind of psychotropics are used for this purpose on the basis of emergent symptoms. 'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". Thanks