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How To Get Rid Of Meth Rash?

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Posted on Sat, 9 Nov 2013
Question: what will make the meth rash go away. It is relatively mild but very irritating. It does seem to be exasperated by stress / anxiety. I drink a fair amount of pure grape fruit juice as a means of cleansing. What else can I do to get the poison out of me ?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)
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To get the poison out of your system needs treatment at a de addiction center under supervision of health care professionals. Crystal methamphetamine can cause long-term damage to the brain's ability to produce dopamine. Users often feel extremely depressed and unable to experience normal feelings of happiness and contentment long after they stop using. For this reason, meth has one of the highest relapse rates for addicts and is considered extremely resistant to treatment.

Currently, the most effective treatments for methamphetamine addiction are cognitive behavioral interventions.

These approaches are designed to help patients modify their own thoughts and behaviours in order to increase their skills at coping with various life stressors. Support groups also appear to be effective adjuncts to behavioral interventions that can promote long-term abstinence. There are currently no known pharmacological treatments for methamphetamine abuse, although antidepressant medications are helpful in treating the depressive symptoms frequently seen in methamphetamine users who have recently stopped using.

Concerning rashes, you need to consult a dermatologist and undergo a complete clinical examination. The recent history of HIV infection needs to be considered and possibilities discussed. If they are itching a lot, you may start taking anti allergic medications like Benadryl.

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Dr.Vivek
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How To Get Rid Of Meth Rash?

Brief Answer:
Please find detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.

To get the poison out of your system needs treatment at a de addiction center under supervision of health care professionals. Crystal methamphetamine can cause long-term damage to the brain's ability to produce dopamine. Users often feel extremely depressed and unable to experience normal feelings of happiness and contentment long after they stop using. For this reason, meth has one of the highest relapse rates for addicts and is considered extremely resistant to treatment.

Currently, the most effective treatments for methamphetamine addiction are cognitive behavioral interventions.

These approaches are designed to help patients modify their own thoughts and behaviours in order to increase their skills at coping with various life stressors. Support groups also appear to be effective adjuncts to behavioral interventions that can promote long-term abstinence. There are currently no known pharmacological treatments for methamphetamine abuse, although antidepressant medications are helpful in treating the depressive symptoms frequently seen in methamphetamine users who have recently stopped using.

Concerning rashes, you need to consult a dermatologist and undergo a complete clinical examination. The recent history of HIV infection needs to be considered and possibilities discussed. If they are itching a lot, you may start taking anti allergic medications like Benadryl.

Hope your query is answered.
Should you have any doubts, please write back.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek