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Amphetamine addiction
Getting help with amphetamine addiction at Delamere
Our purpose-built rehab facility and personalised programmes offer everything you need to start rewriting your future.
Holistic approach to recovery
Personalised programmes
Flexible stays
24-hour care & support
Private luxury accommodation
An addiction to amphetamines (also known as ‘speed’) can be extremely difficult to hide because the signs are far more obvious than with some other drugs. Amphetamine addiction can have serious impacts on your health in a short space of time, so it’s important to seek help if you think you’ve developed an addiction to amphetamines.
When you’re on amphetamines, you might feel full of energy, talkative and confident, but when the effects start to wear off – you’ll likely feel tired, irritable, lethargic, experience aches and pains and feel generally down. These withdrawal symptoms can make you crave more amphetamines to get back to that euphoric ‘high’ you experience when taking the drug.
It’s a vicious cycle seen time and time again with substance abuse and if you don’t make a change, you could permanently damage your health.
If you think you’ve developed an amphetamine addiction or know someone who has, contact our team today and learn more about the different programmes we offer here at Delamere.
Signs and symptoms of amphetamine addiction
Spotting the signs of someone using amphetamines or with an amphetamine addiction is far easier than with some other drugs. For someone who has been prescribed amphetamine-based medicines, it’s important to keep an eye on their behaviour too as they can become addicted just as easily as someone using them for recreational purposes.
Some of the psychological symptoms of an amphetamine addiction include:
Powerful cravings
Excessive bursts of energy
Short periods of euphoria
An inability to control the amount you take
Reduced social interactions
An increase in fatigue between uses
Severe mood swings
Aggression
Paranoia
A reduction in inhibitions
Some of the physical symptoms include:
Twitchiness
Shaking and jittering
Hyper fixation
Sudden bursts of productivity
An inability to sleep or stay still
Malnutrition
Nausea
Blurred vision and headaches
See how we can help you or a loved one grow beyond addiction here.
Effects of amphetamine addiction
Regular abuse of amphetamines can have some serious effects on your mental and physical health. The longer you’ve been using them, the more at risk you are of damaging your health.
Physical effects may include:
Regular infections due to lower immunity
Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
Extreme weight loss and malnutrition
Heart and kidney problems
Dental problems
Increased risk of stroke
Mental effects may include:
Acute psychosis
Depression
Anxiety
Paranoia
Aggression
Mood swings
Mental illness
Amphetamine addiction can also lead to problems in other areas of your life like school, work, family relationships and more as you start prioritising amphetamines over these parts of your life. In addition, amphetamines can lead to trouble focussing and learning new things which can make work and school a real challenge.
Grow beyond amphetamine addiction at Delamere
Here at Delamere, we offer personalised residential rehab programmes to help you press the pause button on your life in a comfortable, safe space free from all distractions.
Our purpose-built facility in the heart of Delamere Forest has everything you need to make your amphetamine detox as comfortable and safe as possible. With ensuite rooms, nurses and doctors on-hand to support you and a personalised programme including various therapies, somatic work and other practices to make sure you don’t just overcome your addiction, but grow beyond it.
Rather than adhering to the conventional step-based programmes, we look at the underlying factors that drive your behaviour and adopt a more holistic approach to recovery. Only by recognising what got you here can you begin to positively shape your future.
Through one-to-one and group therapy, creative therapies and somatic healing work, we’ll do whatever it takes to help you totally transform your life and build a brighter future.
Stop. Start. Grow
Our Stop Start Grow model is a refreshing approach to recovery and is what makes treatment at Delamere different.
We believe life after addiction should be abundant, so our programmes focus on addressing any underlying issues that underpin your addiction, helping you let go of the past and rewrite your future without addiction holding you back.
Start
Spend time with our therapists to discover what led you to this behaviour in the first place
Delamere treatment model
Our core elements of treatment
Stopping the cycle of addiction or burnout safely and comfortably
Healing whatever
pain is causing
the behaviour
Instilling tools to help facilitate change and encourage continued growth
Why choose Delamere?
Holistic approach to recovery
Discreet location
Luxury ensuite accommodation
Personalised programmes
Flexible stays
24-hour care & support
On-site gym & health studio
Business & family lounges
Free collection service
Outcomes focused
Everything we do here is about outcomes. Focusing on getting you back to yourself again in the short term, but then growing beyond that when you leave Delamere. Helping you create the foundations for long-term recovery and growth.
Individual care
There’s no one-size-fits-all here. We listen, learn and tailor our programmes to meet your personal needs, whatever they may be. Your journey to recovery is yours, so we design our programmes with you in mind.
Creative therapies
Nature and creativity often bring out the best in people, especially after a difficult period in their life. We offer equine and art therapy, fire ceremonies, nature walks and more to help you relax, reflect and see the world in a new way.
Martin Preston, Founder & CEO at Delamere
Transformational stories
Break free from addiction today
Contact our admission team and see how we can help you grow beyond addiction.
Discuss a stay with usKnow someone who needs help with mental health?
If someone you know is showing signs of amphetamine addiction, it’s important they get help.
Our admissions team is on hand 24/7 to help answer any questions about our programmes and make sure your loved one gets the support they need.
Call the team today on 0330 111 2015 to discuss the different options available.
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