Meth Addiction

At the Walker Center, we offer treatment for substance abuse, including Methamphetamine. 

Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is very addictive and can have terrible consequences for users and those closest to them. Deciding to get help takes a lot of courage, but it can turn your life around.

We offer comprehensive, evidence-based care with support from experienced experts. You will receive round-the-clock support to get on your journey to sustainable recovery.

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What are the dangers of being addicted to meth?

Devastating health effects: Meth use can lead to severe health complications, including cardiovascular problems, neurological damage, psychosis, cognitive impairments, malnutrition, dental issues (known as "meth mouth"), and an increased risk of infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.

Mental health deterioration: Meth addiction often co-occurs with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Prolonged meth use can worsen these conditions and lead to persistent psychological issues, including paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions.

Impaired cognitive function: Meth use can result in long-term cognitive deficits, affecting memory, attention, decision-making abilities, and overall cognitive functioning. These impairments can have long-lasting consequences on an individual's academic, occupational, and social functioning.

Relationship and social consequences: Meth addiction can strain your relationships with family, friends, and partners due to erratic behavior, increased conflict, and broken trust. Individuals may become isolated from their support networks, leading to further social difficulties and a sense of alienation.

Physical harm and accidents: Meth use can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction times, increasing the risk of accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Meth labs, used in the production of the drug, pose significant safety hazards, including explosions and toxic chemical exposure.

Overdose risk: Methamphetamine overdose can occur, leading to a range of life-threatening symptoms such as seizures, heart attack, stroke, and organ failure.

Financial ruin: Sustaining a meth addiction can be financially draining. Individuals may spend substantial amounts of money on acquiring the drug, neglecting their financial responsibilities and resorting to illegal activities to fund their addiction.

Long-term consequences: Even with recovery, individuals who have struggled with meth addiction may face ongoing physical, mental, and social challenges that can impact their quality of life.

Legal problems: Meth addiction often leads to engagement in criminal behavior to support the addiction, such as theft, drug trafficking, or manufacturing methamphetamine. These actions can result in legal consequences, leading to imprisonment, fines, and a criminal record.

What are the signs & symptoms of meth addiction?

  • Emotional and behavioral changes: You may experience intense euphoria, increased energy, agitation, irritability, and paranoia.

  • Physical deterioration: Meth addiction may lead to rapid weight loss, dental problems (such as "meth mouth"), skin picking, and sores.

  • Cognitive impairment and neglect of responsibilities: You may struggle with cognitive impairments, affecting memory, attention, and decision-making. This can make everyday life challenging and contribute to their neglect of responsibilities, which can be difficult to see.

  • Social isolation and withdrawal: Meth addiction often leads to social isolation as you withdraw from activities and relationships.

  • Cravings and withdrawal symptoms: When attempting to quit or reduce meth use, you may experience intense cravings, fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, and a diminished sense of pleasure.

If any of this sounds familiar and you believe you might be addicted to meth, we can help. Our certified counselors will create a treatment plan customized to your individual needs, setting you up for success in sobriety.

Benefits of Inpatient Meth Treatment

- A safe and comfortable environment for the duration of your stay

- On-site counselors and health experts

- Gender-specific programs

- Family programs

- Individualized treatment plan

- Experiential therapies

- 24/7 monitored medical support

- Nutrition and exercise program

- Medication education and treatment

- Personalized health educator

- Daily interaction with others

- Discharge planning for when return home for continued care

Our Approach to Meth Treatment

At the Walker Center, we prioritize each individual’s unique needs, tailoring their treatment programs accordingly. Our goal is to foster a supportive community throughout the recovery process, utilizing group therapy, team-building activities, and open communication.

We go beyond the residential program, committing to support each individual before, during, and after treatment. We understand that recovery is a continuous journey, and we provide ongoing assistance. This includes connecting each individual with local resources for community reintegration, facilitating access to supportive meetings, and arranging outpatient treatment for sustained progress. Our unwavering dedication ensures we are by your side every step of the way.

What to Expect During Meth Treatment

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Initial Contact

The hardest part of coming to grips with your addiction is admitting you have a problem. Sometimes, that admission can come internally during a truthful moment. Other times, you can tell that your addiction or abuse affects your marriage, your job, or something else dear to you.

That’s why we’re available to answer questions about the process, services, and more. We can understand what kind of care you need and what you’re looking for.

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Detox

After admission to our facility, you might be going through withdrawal symptoms. We’ll be there with you the whole way, with close medical monitoring and specialized medication, exercise, and nutrition changes.

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Rehabilitation

As your time at our facility progresses, the symptoms of withdrawal may begin to lessen, but that doesn’t mean we can relax our approach. This is the time to build you up and set a new routine. It’s time to focus on your mental and physical health. Through our programs and specialized treatment programs, we can help move you along.

Post-treatment Support & Outpatient

Just because you walk out the door doesn’t mean our work is finished. Once you’re nearing the end of treatment, we’ll start to build a discharge plan for you. You’ll know about all the medications you need, what doctor’s appointments to expect, and everything you may need afterward.


Length of Meth Treatment

  • ​​Our meth treatment program is designed to be eight weeks. That is the average time that individuals stay, but the time may vary depending on you and your progress.

  • Some people stay shorter, and others stay longer. It varies on a person-by-person basis. Our goal is to help you become and STAY clean when you leave our center. 

  • The Family Program for individuals in residential treatment is two days during the middle of your treatment stay and will be scheduled by the counselor based on your individualized needs. Family members to attend is defined by the client and can include other people that are their sober support. The Family Program is a counselor-facilitated program that provides families an opportunity to communicate and begin the healing process with education lectures and group counseling for the family and the client.

  • The Family Program is in addition to family visitation, which occurs during the eight weeks treatment stay. Family and other support people will be able to visit each Sunday afternoon for connection time. 

Cost of Meth Treatment

  • Treatment cost varies based on length of treatment stay, whether an individual needs withdrawal management (detoxification) and cost of medications.

  • We work with most insurance providers in the US to provide you with the necessary support and tools to recover.

  • We can refer you to options for Idaho residence to cover the cost of treatment based on eligibility.

  • If you want to check out your payment options, contact us today. We can speak with your insurance company and see if your plan covers your treatment.

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Do you or someone you know need help?

Addiction is a chronic disease, much like asthma, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and many others. If you were diagnosed with stage 1 cancer, would you not seek some form of treatment to prevent it from getting worse? You don’t have to be at rock bottom to need treatment. Get help before it gets out of hand. If you are at rock bottom or have a severe diagnosis, it’s never too late to get the help you need.