Methamphetamine
For a decade, Oregon has led the nation in methamphetamine-treatment admissions per 100,000 people; treatment admissions for methamphetamine are second only to those for alcohol. Methamphetamine is dangerous because its use can lead to negative consequences such as paranoia and depression, impaired short-term memory, trouble grasping abstract concepts, dental problems, inability to experience pleasure and accelerated brain aging. Although many people believe those addicted to methamphetamine do not recover, their rate of recovery is about the same as that for people addicted to cocaine, heroin and other stimulants.
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Addiction and Recovery
Help and Treatment Resources
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Treatment Information
TIP 33: Treatment for Stimulant Abuse Disorders
This TIP explains the treatment of stimulant use disorders and reviews current treatments for medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse/dependence problems associated with cocaine and methamphetamine use.
The Matrix Model
An Evidence-Based Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program for Alcohol and Drugs, Proven Effective in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction
Matrix IOP Package
Free Clinical tools for treatment programs providing Intensive Outpatient Treatment IOP) services for methamphetamine addicted individuals.
Effective Treatment Guidelines
(from the Federal Advisory Committee: Methamphetamine Interagency Taskforce)
Effective Clinical Treatments for Methamphetamine Users (PDF)
This compilation of strategies was developed in March 2004 as part of the Treatment Subcommittee's work from the Governor's Task Force on Methamphetamine. Treatment providers may wish to review these strategies in preparation for the CJC RFP process.
Methamphetamine: What Can Brain Imaging Tell Us.
(Richard Rawson, Ph.D., UCLA) (Powerpoint)
Addiction as a Brain Disease: Blending Research and Practice to Enhance Prevention and Treatment in YOUR Community (Timothy P. Condon, Ph.D., National Institute on Drug Abuse) (Powerpoint)
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Prevention
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Drug Lab Clean-up Program
Hepatitis C and Infectious Diseases
Hepatitis C: What is it? Who is at Risk? (DHS Fact Sheet) (PDF)
Dental Health
Meth Use and Oral Health (American Dental Association)
Resources
Methamphetamine Community Resource Kit
- General Methamphetamine Information
- Drug Lab Resources
- Treatment Effectiveness
- Information for Families or Friends
- Identity Theft Resources
- Resources for Teachers
- Activities
Consumer Resources
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