Breaking free from meth starts with one step: finding a safe place where withdrawal is managed and recovery finally feels possible. At Hickory Grove Recovery in Morrilton, Arkansas, we provide specialized detox services to help you safely navigate withdrawal and begin your journey toward lasting recovery. Our approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of meth addiction with the care and expertise you deserve.
Understanding methamphetamine addiction
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that floods the brain with dopamine. This surge quickly rewires your brain’s reward pathways, making it hard to experience motivation or joy without the drug.
Signs of methamphetamine addiction include:
- Using meth despite serious health or personal consequences
- Intense cravings that dominate your thoughts
- Staying awake for days, followed by extreme crashes
- Significant weight loss and neglect of basic self-care
- Paranoia, anxiety, or hallucinations
- Inability to function without meth
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, home, or school
Recognizing these patterns is a sign of strength. Meth addiction is a serious condition that requires professional intervention.
The dangers of meth withdrawal
Stopping methamphetamine use without medical supervision can be overwhelming. Withdrawal is usually not life-threatening but often causes severe psychological symptoms that can last for weeks or months.
Common withdrawal symptoms include:
- Severe depression and suicidal thoughts
- Intense fatigue or sleeping for days
- Powerful cravings
- Anxiety, agitation, and mood swings
- Psychosis (paranoia or hallucinations)
- Difficulty concentrating
- Increased appetite and rapid weight gain
- Anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure)
These symptoms often begin within 24 hours of the last use and can quickly lead to relapse without support. That’s why professional medical detox is the safest choice.
Hickory Grove’s detox approach
Comprehensive medical assessment
Your detox begins with a full evaluation of your health, mental well-being, and history of meth use. We screen for cardiovascular risks, neurological issues, mental health conditions, and nutritional needs to create a personalized treatment plan.
24/7 monitoring and support
Withdrawal from meth can be unpredictable. Our medical team monitors you continuously and provides interventions when needed, including psychiatric care for depression, suicidal thoughts, or psychosis.
Evidence-based symptom management
While there are no FDA-approved medications specifically for meth withdrawal, our physicians use evidence-based methods such as antidepressants, sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, and nutritional support. These services are integrated into our medication-assisted treatment program when appropriate.
Addressing the psychological impact
Cognitive function recovery
Meth use often impairs memory, decision-making, and focus. Our program includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, neuropsychological assessments, stress management, and exercises to support brain healing.
Mental health support
Many clients also struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma. Our dual diagnosis care provides:
- Individual and group therapy
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Psychiatric care and medication management
- Family therapy to repair relationships
Building a foundation for long-term recovery
Healthy coping mechanisms
You’ll learn tools for managing stress, boredom, and triggers, including mindfulness practices, sleep hygiene, fitness, and relapse prevention strategies specific to meth recovery.
Structured daily programming
Clients participate in a balanced schedule of individual counseling, group therapy, educational workshops, and recreational activities, helping to restore structure and build healthier habits.
Family involvement
We provide family therapy and education to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and create a supportive home environment for recovery.
Planning your path forward
Comprehensive discharge planning
Detox is the first step, but lasting recovery requires ongoing care. Before discharge, we work with you to design an aftercare plan tailored to your needs. This may include:
- Referrals to residential or outpatient programs
- Ongoing counseling or psychiatric care
- Housing or employment support
- Peer recovery groups and community resources
Our aftercare support program keeps you connected through therapy, peer groups, and check-ins to help you stay on track.
Alumni services
We also offer alumni programming with regular check-ins, peer mentorship, and social events to help you stay connected and supported after treatment.
Insurance and financial options
We work with most major insurance providers and offer flexible payment plans. Our admissions team helps verify your benefits and explain your options so that cost does not stand in the way of treatment.
Your recovery starts now
If methamphetamine has taken control of your life, Hickory Grove Recovery is here to help. With specialized medical care, evidence-based therapies, and supportive aftercare, you can reclaim your health and future.
Call us today at 501.509.5143 to speak with an admissions specialist. We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you begin recovery.
Call today to find a medication-assisted treatment program near Little Rock that works with your life
MAT isn’t about replacing one substance with another—it’s about giving people the medical and psychological tools they need to stay grounded in recovery. If you or a loved one is considering medication-assisted treatment in Central Arkansas, Hickory Grove Recovery is ready to help.
Contact us today to learn more, verify your insurance, or schedule a confidential assessment. Call 501.509.5143 or connect with us online.
