Methamphetamine Addiction
In 2006 there were nearly two million Americans age 12
and older who had abused methamphetamine at least once in the previous year.
There were an estimated 731,000 current users of methamphetamine aged 12 or
older (0.3 percent of the population). Of the 259,000 people who used
methamphetamine for the first time in 2006, the mean age at first use was 22.2
years, which is up considerably from the mean age of 18.6 in 2005. From 2005 to
2006, lifetime methamphetamine abuse increased among those 26 and older,
particularly among those 26-34 years of age.
The NIDA-funded 2007 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 1.1% of 8th graders, 1.6% of 10th graders, and 1.7% of 12th graders had abused methamphetamine at least once in the year prior to being surveyed.
Long-term methamphetamine abuse
has many negative consequences, including extreme weight loss, severe dental
problems, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, mood disturbances, and violent
behavior. Chronic methamphetamine abusers can also display a number of
psychotic features, including paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, and
delusions (for example, the sensation of insects creeping under the skin). The
paranoia can result in homicidal as well as suicidal thoughts
If you have someone you love displaying some of these symptoms then don't wait to call us. Contact us today to find out more information about meth addiction and rehab help. Call 1-877-272-5831 now or fill out the form on this page to have a counselor get in touch with you as quickly as possible.