{"id":3895,"date":"2018-10-19T16:54:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T16:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/?page_id=3895"},"modified":"2023-04-09T13:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T13:25:24","slug":"meth-detox-overview-withdrawal-how-it-works-and-detox-length","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/addiction\/meth-detox-overview-withdrawal-how-it-works-and-detox-length\/","title":{"rendered":"Meth Detox: Overview, Withdrawal, How It Works, and Detox Length"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Breaking the hold meth has on you is often something you can\u2019t do yourself. Many people turn to drug and alcohol detox as the first-step in maintaining long-term sobriety. In medical drug detox, you\u2019ll get help from medical professionals as you slowly wean off meth and fight withdrawal symptoms. Learn everything you need to know about meth detox so you can decide if it\u2019s the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_bKL44n_I7R8\"><div id=\"lyte_bKL44n_I7R8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FbKL44n_I7R8%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bKL44n_I7R8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FbKL44n_I7R8%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>An Overview of Meth Detox<\/h2>\n<p>Meth abuse is a widespread problem across the country, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/research-reports\/methamphetamine\/what-scope-methamphetamine-abuse-in-united-states\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1.2 million people<\/a>\u00a0reporting meth use during the last year in a 2012 survey. In that same survey, 440,000 people reported using methamphetamine in the last month.<\/p>\n<p>The reason these statistics are so high might be because of meth\u2019s highly addictive properties. When you take a dose of meth, you experience an extreme rush that lasts for only a few minutes. Many people want to maintain that rush, so they take more meth, even though the drug is still in their system.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, meth users quickly build up an increased tolerance. Tolerance is when you need to take more of a drug to achieve the same effects as you did previously. Tangential to increased tolerance is dependence, which is when your body relies on meth to function normally. When you\u2019re dependent on meth, your body will start going through withdrawal if you miss a dose.<\/p>\n<h2>Meth Withdrawal Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>Methamphetamine is a long-acting drug because\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncjrs.gov\/pdffiles1\/176331.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">your body metabolizes it slowly<\/a>. A full 12 hours after taking your last dose, you\u2019ll still have 50 percent of the drug in your system. Because of this, you might have a high that lasts for up to 24 hours. Unfortunately, after that, you\u2019ll start to crash and go through withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsp.wa.gov\/breathtest\/docs\/webdms\/Tox_Studies_Articles\/Downside%20of%20Methamphetamine.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms<\/a>\u00a0can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe fatigue.<\/li>\n<li>Trouble concentrating.<\/li>\n<li>Depression.<\/li>\n<li>Hypersomnia.<\/li>\n<li>Tension or anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Psychotic symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>Food and drug cravings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these symptoms aren\u2019t deadly, they can be extremely annoying and uncomfortable, which is why drug detox is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>How Meth Detox Works<\/h2>\n<p>Meth detox works by assisting you through withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, there is currently no FDA-approved medication to treat methamphetamine withdrawal, so much of detox simply involves managing your symptoms individually. However, scientists are currently hard at work testing out a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/news-events\/nida-notes\/2018\/05\/narrative-discovery-quest-medication-to-treat-methamphetamine-addiction-part-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">molecule called lobeline<\/a>, which stems from the\u00a0<em>Lobelia<\/em>\u00a0plant and could help those suffering from methamphetamine addiction during the detox process.<\/p>\n<p>Since that\u2019s not currently an option, you\u2019ll instead be kept hydrated and given medications, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics, to help reduce your symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Is Meth Detox?<\/h2>\n<p>Acute withdrawal typically lasts for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/store.samhsa.gov\/shin\/content\/SMA10-4554\/SMA10-4554.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">one to two weeks<\/a>. During this time, you\u2019ll stay at the detox center to get help managing your symptoms. Once your symptoms start to clear up, you\u2019ll move from meth detox to drug and alcohol rehab. You may have some symptoms of protracted withdrawal for several months afterwards, which can include having trouble thinking clearly and extreme cravings.<\/p>\n<p>Drug rehab is the next step in maintaining long-term sobriety. It\u2019s where you\u2019ll learn the behaviors and skills you need to maintain a drug-free lifestyle. With dedication and motivation, you can put your meth use behind you for good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breaking the hold meth has on you is often something you can\u2019t do yourself. Many people turn to drug and alcohol detox as the first-step in maintaining long-term sobriety. In medical drug detox, you\u2019ll get help from medical professionals as you slowly wean off meth and fight withdrawal symptoms. 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