Why do people use crystal methamphetamine?
People use crystal methamphetamine for many different reasons. Some people use crystal meth socially at parties or clubs with friends. Others use it as an aid to dieting. Students may use it to help them stay alert to study. Street youth commonly say they use meth because it reduces their need for food and sleep, two resources that may be in short supply on the street, and because it helps them forget or feel better about their living situation. How is crystal methamphetamine addiction treated? Crystal methamphetamine can cause long-term damage to the brain’s ability to produce dopamine. Users often feel extremely depressed and can not experience normal feelings of happiness and contentment long after they stop using. For this reason it has one of the highest relapse rates for addicts and is considered extremely resistant to treatment. Currently, the most effective treatments for methamphetamine addiction are cognitive behavioral interventions. These approaches are designed to help pat
