It is possible to recover from an addiction to meth, but recovery does not happen overnight. Drug addiction alters the way the brain works, so it’s essential to recognize the need for help and support.
The first step is to contact a treatment center that can help you safely remove the drug from your body. When you stop taking meth, you will enter a detox phase. During this stage, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Increased appetite
- Cravings
- Paranoia
- Psychosis
Symptoms typically appear within a day of the last dose, and peak after about a week of abstinence. They gradually disappear within two to three weeks of stopping use, but cravings can last up to three months, depending on the individual. If you go to a treatment center with detox services, medical professionals will monitor you and help you get through detox safely and with the least amount of discomfort as possible. After you’ve gone through detox, you’ll begin treatment.