Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychoactive stimulant drug that is seeing more and more widespread use, particularly in poor, rural areas. Often manufactured in dangerous home laboratories by amateur chemists, meth puts its users, manufacturers, and the whole community at risk.
Health problems associated with meth use can be severe and irreversible, including "meth mouth", a condition in which the teeth fall out prematurely, structural and functional brain damage, including decreased memory and learning capacity, anorexia, and psychotic tendencies, such as hallucinations, delusions and paranoia, which may lead to violent behavior.
While there are currently no medications approved for use in the treatment of meth addiction, many treatment options are available. The most widely used and effective approach is a comprehensive program that employs cognitive-behavior therapy, counseling for the individual and their family, a 12-step program such as Narcotics Anonymous, drug testing, and real incentives for avoiding drug use and engaging in non-drug related activities.
Meth use and abuse is a growing problem, especially in the United States, and a problem that affects entire communities. Researchers are actively working on medical and drug interventions to combat meth addiction, which will undoubtedly be a welcome addition to most any treatment program.
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