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Methamphetamine & Other Stimulants

Substance use disorder can affect anyone, anywhere. Stimulants, when not taken as prescribed, as well as illicit substances, such as cocaine and methamphetamine can be highly addictive and leave dangerous, lasting impacts on people, families and communities.
What are Stimulants?

What are stimulants?

Stimulants speed up the body’s systems. This group of substances includes prescription medications like Adderall® and Ritalin®, as well as illicit substances like cocaine and bath salts. Misusing stimulants can lead to symptoms of paranoia, tremors, psychosis, potential overdose and even death.
What is methamphetamine?

What is methamphetamine?

Also known as meth, methamphetamine is a type of highly addictive stimulant. Long-term methamphetamine use may cause changes in brain function, resulting in anxiety, confusion and mood disturbances. Side effects include cardiovascular problems, memory loss and even changes in your brain structure. Using meth just once can lead to a substance use disorder.

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of South Dakota high schoolers have used methamphetamines at least once.
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overdoses involved methamphetamine in South Dakota in 2023.
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year-olds have the highest cocaine use in South Dakota.
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of overdose deaths involve a. stimulant.

Signs You May Consider Seeking Help

Signs You May Consider Seeking Help

If you’re concerned about substance misuse, you’re not alone. Substance use disorders present differently in everyone, but you may want to consider seeking help if you.

 

  • Need more of a substance to achieve the same effects
  • Experience withdrawal symptoms when you’re not using
  • Have felt negative impacts at work, school or on your relationships due to using
  • Have engaged in risky or dangerous behaviors to obtain substances
  • Have experienced legal, financial or health problems due to use
  • Want to quit but can’t

Whether this is your first time or you’ve experienced a (re)lapse in recovery, there are many ways to seek help.