How Long Does A Meth High Last?


Posted December 15, 2020 by pacbayrecovery

The CNS regulates your mind, senses, thoughts, memory, and focus. It also regulates body functions, like breathing, body temperature, movement, balance etc.

 
Meth, or Methamphetamine, is a highly addictive stimulant drug that impacts the CNS or Central Nervous System. The CNS regulates your mind, senses, thoughts, memory, and focus. It also regulates body functions, like breathing, body temperature, movement, balance etc. Chronic use of meth can result in physical and severe psychological damage.

The Meth High

Meth causes a prolonged state of euphoria compared to the short-lived effects of cocaine. That is why meth is a popular party drug and used to create a state of euphoria. The Meth high goes through stages or phases.

Rush Stage

The initial, or Rush phase, involves an instantaneous and powerful dopamine rush. Users feel a sudden burst of energy as their heart begins to race. Rapid speech and confidence are some of the common effects. The brain can remain in this state for about 14 hours because meth is not metabolized and this prolongs its effects.

High Stage

This initial rush is followed by a longer High phase, that can last up to 15 hours in which the user may feel very outspoken, even argue. They may be fixated on a single activity, such as staring at a flame, or actively repeat a task, like go on sweeping a room.

Repeat Stage

When an addicted person continues to use and goes through repetitive rush and high cycles for days or weeks, they may not eat or sleep. The body weakens physically and mentally, and this may lead to the next phase or shut-down.

Shutdown (Tweaking) Stage

As the rush and high subside, exhaustion takes over. The user may feel a sense of emptiness, loss, and craving. This is a dangerous period as the person may become hostile to others or harm themselves.

Hibernation Stage

The body retreats into sleep. This may last several days where the person may go unbathed, hungry, thirsty, and exhausted.

As the above symptoms appear, the person will again look for meth for relief and the cycle will repeat itself.

Meth can remain in the blood for up to 3 days, in urine up to 10 days, and in a hair sample for up to 90 days.

If you or a loved one is using meth or is addicted to it, it is important to seek professional help to overcome the adverse effects of the drug as well as to recover from the addiction. Professional rehabs focus on overall recovery to ensure you can maintain your sobriety without relapse.

If you are looking for medical detox center, check out one of the leading alcohol treatment centers in San Diego, call Pacific Bay Recovery at 858-263-9700 right away and begin the path towards healing and taking charge of your life again.
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Last Updated December 15, 2020