Evidence-based methamphetamine addiction treatment through our PHP and IOP programs. Individualized care from licensed clinicians in a supportive, family-style environment.
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Methamphetamine is one of the most powerfully addictive stimulants, and its effects on the brain and body can escalate rapidly. Recognizing the signs early is critical to getting help before the damage deepens.
Early Use In its initial stages, meth use may appear as increased energy, decreased appetite, and extended periods of wakefulness. You might notice rapid weight loss, dilated pupils, or bursts of hyperactivity followed by prolonged crashes. The person may seem unusually talkative, euphoric, or agitated without clear reason.
Escalating Use As use intensifies, the signs become more alarming. Paranoia, anxiety, and erratic or aggressive behavior are common. Sleep deprivation can last for days during binges. Dental decay (“meth mouth”), skin sores from compulsive picking, and significant weight loss become visible. Relationships, employment, and financial stability deteriorate rapidly.
Severe Addiction At this stage, the brain and body are profoundly affected. Psychosis — including hallucinations, delusions, and extreme paranoia — can occur even when not actively using. Chronic insomnia, cognitive impairment, and severe dental and skin damage are evident. The compulsion to use becomes overwhelming despite catastrophic consequences to health, relationships, and daily functioning.
If you or a loved one is showing any of these signs, professional help is essential. Methamphetamine addiction is treatable, and recovery is possible with the right support.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
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Our most intensive level of care. Full-day structured programming with group therapy, individual sessions, psychiatric support, and daily lunch.
PHP Details →Step-down from PHP. 3.5-hour sessions with flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks to fit your life and responsibilities.
IOP Details →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Designed for working professionals who need treatment without disrupting their career.
Evening Track →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
OP Details →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your life.
Telehealth →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages supportive medications for meth withdrawal — sleep aids, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapy.
Learn More →Every recovery is unique. Here’s a general framework for what to expect as each phase builds on the last — like stones stacking toward strength.
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Our staff combines professional credentials with lived recovery experience. Click to learn more.
Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for stimulant and substance use disorders.
10+ years treating substance use disorders including stimulant addiction. Leads group therapy and individual counseling sessions with compassion and expertise.
Manages supportive medication for meth withdrawal symptoms including sleep aids, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours.
Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery.
Multiple dedicated spaces for different therapeutic modalities.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness.
Calm decompression space when you need a moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
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Supporting someone through methamphetamine addiction is one of the hardest things a family can do. The paranoia, mood swings, and erratic behavior can feel terrifying. These evidence-based steps can help.
Methamphetamine fundamentally changes brain chemistry — damaging the dopamine system and impairing judgment, memory, and impulse control. Understanding this helps you respond with compassion rather than frustration.
Communicate limits with compassion: “I love you, and I won’t participate in behaviors that support your addiction.” Follow through consistently, even when the paranoia or manipulation escalates.
Providing money, housing, or excuses delays the moment they recognize they need help. Let natural consequences unfold while keeping yourself safe.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering codependency, family systems, and substance use education. Open to family members 18+.
Your wellbeing matters. Consider therapy for yourself, join a support group like Nar-Anon or CRAFT-based family programs, and maintain your own routines and social connections.
Meth-induced paranoia and psychosis can make your loved one unpredictable. If you feel unsafe, remove yourself from the situation and call 911. Your safety comes first.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, past and present clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people struggling with meth addiction to resist treatment — especially when paranoia and denial are part of the disease. Here’s how to respond effectively.
If there’s immediate danger — suicidal thoughts, psychotic behavior, or risk of harm — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s methamphetamine addiction.
Topics include codependency, family systems, substance use education, and building a recovery-supportive home.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide methamphetamine addiction treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28. Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
