Stimulant Addiction

About Stimulant Abuse & Addiction

If you or a loved one has a stimulant addiction, call our confidential and free 24-hour helpline now at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). We'll help you find the drug detox programs you need.

Stimulants are a class of drugs that enhance brain activity and create an increase in alertness, attention and energy. Stimulants can be helpful in treating narcolepsy, attention-deficit disorder and obesity but since stimulants also increase blood pressure, heart rate and respiration they can be extremely dangerous when abused. Stimulant addiction can result in irregular heartbeat, dangerously high body temperatures and there is the potential for cardiovascular failure or lethal seizures. Stimulant addiction may also lead to hostility or feelings of paranoia in some people.

Stimulant Addiction Treatment

Stimulants such as Ritalin and Dexedrine contain chemicals that are similar to the nor-epinephrine and dopamine found in the brain. When stimulants increase the levels of these chemicals they produce feelings of euphoria throughout the mind and body. Stimulant abuse is very common and should be treated before it becomes life threatening. Stimulant addiction is treated with a detoxification program that will rid the body of stimulants and reduce the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Once the patient is free from their stimulant addiction they will go through a comprehensive drug rehabilitation program to keep them away from stimulants and get them back to their lives.

If you are suffering from stimulant addiction, please call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) to locate treatment programs in your area. Addiction treatment professionals are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential.