These have been around for decades, and were both originally created to handle people with alcohol or opiate problems. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and many well-known inpatient facilities came about from this.
There are thousands of groups out there, but they are self-governing entities. This means that they are not all set up the same, with different rules and regulations while following the same basic tenets. A methamphetamine addiction, especially one that has been going for years, is not an easy or simple problem to solve. Opiates and alcohol have been around for centuries. However, methamphetamines are a relatively new substance which was not even created until 1919. The original intention of methamphetamines was medical in nature.
Formerly, they were prescribed by doctors for ailments such as asthma and narcolepsy. It was quickly discovered that there was a high propensity for addiction and erratic behavior, and as a result, the drug was made illegal. When the substance was used in medicine, it was regulated. There were quality control measures, but of course, the danger was already there.
Currently, as with all illegal drugs, there is no quality control or regulation. Instead of being manufactured in a laboratory or medical setting, meth is now being made in places such as bathtubs, trailers, and even plastic soda bottles.
There is no regulation on black market substances, as they are illegal to possess, use, or manufacture. There are numerous methods of production, and only some of them require a background in science.
Oftentimes, the producers of the drug are addicted to it as well. If you know any long-term meth addicts, you have seen the damage that the drug can do, both mentally and physically. With the numerous types of making meth, no regulations, and a large assortment of different "cooks", the risk of harm is greater now than it was in the past.
Often, due to the price of illegal drugs like meth, some of those addicted to it will go much further than others to get their drug. Some people call this "being a criminal", but it is often a side-effect of the drug use and addiction.
Methamphetamines, especially over a long period of time, actually change the way that the brain works. The brain releases and processes different chemicals which have a huge influence on a person's mood, as well as their attitude.
Methamphetamines cause one of the main brain chemicals to release a lot at once. Once all of this chemical has been used up, the person is left feeling depressed and very low. Once this occurs, the addict's brain will tell them to find more of the drug to enable him to feel normal again. What would in the past would be considered a reprehensible can, during addiction, be considered a simple means to an end.
Methamphetamines are not cheap, and people have been known to spend hundreds of dollars per day onthe drug. The addiction can cause the addict to believe that meth is more important than anything else. Gradually, getting drugs becomes more important than family, one's health, and holding down a job.
All of this points to an uphill battle for the person, and as the addiction progresses, it only becomes more difficult to overcome. With these extra issues present, a more thorough form of treatment can be beneficial. The biophysical approach has been much more successful than the traditional 12 step approach.
This type of treatment is more comprehensive, meaning that it addresses the physical and mental components of addiction. The belief here, and there are scientific studies to support this, is that drug particles become trapped in the fatty tissues of the body. Later, when this fat is burned through normal bodily functions, a restimulation occurs when these drug particles get reabsorbed through the
bloodstream. There is a way out of addiction, and all that is needed is a phone call.
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