Meth Addiction Treatment – An
Overview
Pharmacology
Due to the lack of availability of other pharmacological options, most meth users’
treatment begins with detoxification. It is used to slowly remove the meth substance from
the user’s body. The entire procedure is performed under the supervision of professional
medical personnel to ensure that patients remain safe during the treatment procedure.
Therapies
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT in short, is focused on learning new ways to cope with stress and
depression, which does not involve abusing the drugs like crystal meth or other harmful approaches.
Contingency management intervention
Contingency management intervention is based on a system that leverages reward or incentive as a
motivational tool. This program provides incentives to the users recovering from meth addiction in
exchange for the agreement of getting treatment and maintaining self-discipline. In some cases,
disciplinary actions like withholding some of the privileges may be introduced in the case of non-
compliance to keep them on track.
The Matrix Model
Matrix Model is a 16-week program that involves behavioral treatment services such as
individual or group counselling and family education, drug testing and enforces the habits
and activities, which does not involve the consumption of harmful drugs and detrimental
substances.