Overcoming This Damaging Addiction
What is Meth Addiction?
Methamphetamines (also known as the ice drug, meth, or crystal meth) are addictive substances that do real bodily harm. Those addicted to meth may suffer from sleeping disorders, hygiene issues, unhealthy weight loss, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and sharp bouts of paranoia. Professional help is essential, and our specialists offer the most comprehensive recovery support.
Meth’s Negative Side Effects
Besides the euphoric high, crystal meth addiction can cause devastating physical, mental, and emotional effects. Those using methamphetamines on a binge will sometimes give up sleep and food, using the drug constantly every few hours for many days. Meth abuse also increases the risk of contracting or transmitting hepatitis B and C and HIV. It leads to serious dental problems, too.
Methamphetamine addiction causes significant changes in the brain, specifically in areas associated with memory, emotion, and decision-making. It impairs a person’s ability to suppress counterproductive behaviours. All these alterations in brain structure and function make meth addiction challenging to treat. In a worst-case scenario, meth abuse results in death.
Still, like any other type of addiction, it is possible to overcome meth addiction with the right treatment and compassionate support.
Symptoms of Meth Addiction
Recognizing the signs of meth addiction in a loved one is essential for their well-being and recovery.
A person addicted to the ice drug is likely to have trouble sleeping, become more forgetful and paranoid, and display mood swings. There will be noticeable changes in physical appearance, too, as the person neglects personal hygiene. In addition to the recession of teeth and gums, there could be skin sores, clenched jaw, and weight loss.
Watching someone you care about display symptoms of meth addiction can be heartbreaking. Help them break the cycle and recover by encouraging them to seek professional help or connecting them with a trustworthy rehabilitation centre.
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How to Deal with Meth Addiction
Meth Addiction Counselling
Counselling is a crucial part of an effective, comprehensive meth addiction treatment plan. It helps an individual discover any underlying issue that causes addiction and educates recovering users on how to resist temptation and stay sober.
Counselling can be done by group or one-on-one, depending on the meth user’s circumstance. Hills & Ranges Private rehabilitation centre offers both, in addition to support groups, providing individuals with a safe and supportive environment where they can open up about their struggles with meth or ice addiction and work towards recovery.
Meth Detox
A person’s journey towards a drug-free life will not be complete without detoxifying. Meth detox purges physical evidence of meth from a person’s body and helps a user acclimate to functioning every day without the drug. During the process, a person may experience mild to severe meth withdrawal symptoms. Chronic users can have suicidal thoughts, which is why professional monitoring is critical in ensuring a patient’s safety and successful recovery.
At Hills & Ranges Private rehabilitation centre, we guarantee a safe and comfortable detox experience with the help of our dedicated and qualified medical professionals.
Personalised Treatment
Our experts focus on creating a personalised treatment plan that works with your specific lived experiences
Holistic Approach
Our holistic approach to addiction addresses the root causes through personalized care, integrating physical, mental, and emotional therapies for lasting recovery.
No Pharmaceutical Dependent Treatments
Whilst a prescribing doctor is available our treatments are not focused around pharmaceuticals for your treatment
No Isolation
Our treatment facilities allow you to stay connected to your family, friends and work during your treatment
Holistic treatment and compassionate support
Therapy and Support
Our top-of-the-line facilitators, doctors and psychotherapists work together to bring you exceptional therapy programs to support recovery from meth addiction and meth withdrawal symptoms. We ensure you’re sessions remain effective and personalised throughout your rehabilitation journey with the support of our exclusive 5i curriculum and caring nurses.
We understand the importance of discretion and all of your therapy sessions are completely private and confidential with a strong focus on clinical success.
Luxury locations and world-class services
Hills & Ranges Private Facilities
At Hills & Ranges Private, we create an environment where successful recovery from meth addiction is not only possible but enjoyable – teeming with all the luxuries you’re used to. All our facilities boast a private gym for your daily workout, a day spa for moments to unwind and mindful meditation spaces to help you focus on your inner healing.
Our facilities also include advanced treatments like equine therapy and music therapy, not to mention the simple naturescapes available at beautiful and calming recovery centres in Australia. Our world-class facilities truy nourish the mind, body and spirit.
Our Evidence Based Program To Treat Meth Addiction
5i Program and Approach
Our 5i curriculum, crafted by expert counsellors and clinicians, merges the latest in AOD and Mental Health science with proven abstinence programs and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into a transformative five-module educational process, tailored to any addiction severity.
Supported by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we’ve liberated over 500 patients from severe addictions.
Let us guide you to your breakthrough.
Our Team
We Bring a Wealth of Experience
Our dedicated experts are with you every step of the way
Tim Bergin
Customer Service
Joshua Theodore
Addiction Specialist
Racquel Copeland
Quality and Compliance
Sheree Dunkley
Facilities Manager
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