Effective Treatment for the Addiction of Amphetamine

Amphetamine Use & Addiction

Amphetamines are a stimulant drug which is most commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. It has also been used for weight loss but is now banned in many countries due to its negative health effects and addictive properties (although it is still often found available for purchase online).

Several weeks of amphetamine use can lead to physical and psychological dependence and withdrawal effects may occur soon after the last dose of the drug has worn off. The drug is meant to be taken in tablet or capsule form, but those who abuse the drug often empty the powder from capsules or crush tablets and snort them. This allows the drug effects to hit them faster. A combination of withdrawal symptoms, fatigue and drug cravings causes the user to continue seeking the drug and eventually develop an addiction.

Effects of Amphetamine Usage

Serious health effects are common with amphetamine use as follows:

Is A Medically Supervised Detox Required for Amphetamine Addiction Treatment?

Amphetamine withdrawal symptoms include psychomotor agitation or retardation, fatigue, unpleasant dreams, increased appetite, and both insomnia and hypersomnia. While these withdrawal symptoms are not usually life-threatening, it may be advisable to be under the watch of a medical practitioner or addiction counsellor who has experience with these symptoms.

Why Choose The Cabin?

The Cabin Group is well respected among the global medical community for offering a modern, intelligent and holistic approach to addiction treatment. Amphetamine reliance treatment at The Cabin is a comprehensive programme that encompasses the entire body and mind to create a solid foundation for which life in recovery can be built.

Our Western-trained counsellors have decades of combined experience treating addiction. Our unique treatment method, Channing Pathways Programme, combines proven methods of treatment including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), 12 Steps and mindfulness therapy. The Cabin Group boasts an above-average programme completion rate of 96%.

Why Choose Inpatient Therapy for the Issues That Cause Addiction?

1. No triggers

Many people who begin using amphetamine and later get addicted, do so in order to stay awake or have increased energy for long durations of time – often to get through work or school. Going away to an inpatient addiction treatment centre allows clients to get away from these situations that trigger amphetamine use which reduces cravings and allows them to focus more fully on recovery.

2. Reduced levels of stress

Other than getting healthy once again, residential rehab leaves very little for clients to worry about. All-inclusive of meals, maid service and more, inpatient treatment is like a small oasis that allows clients to focus entirely on recovery.

3. 24-hour care

Mild withdrawal symptoms maybe last for several weeks, and counselling therapy is bound to bring up a plethora of emotions. No matter what clients are dealing with however, residential rehab provides round-the-clock care.

4. Group and one-on-one counselling therapy

Getting to know the other people at the centre and hear their stories is a great way to learn more about the disease of addiction. Both group and one-on-one therapy sessions are an integral part of addiction treatment.

5. Confidentiality

All treatment is completely confidential. The only people that will know about your recovery are the people you choose to tell.

6. Daily and weekly schedule

Comprehensive and effective drug dependency treatment consists of more than just counselling. Art therapy, physical fitness, yoga and more are scheduled into daily and weekly schedules to help heal both the body and the mind in a way that sets clients up for long-term recovery.

What Happens After Amphetamine Addiction Treatment?

All clients of The Cabin will leave our programme with the tools they need for their entire life of addiction recovery, including a personalised relapse prevention plan. We also encourage our clients to take advantage of their lifelong membership in our aftercare programme.