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Drug Rehab Programs That Have A Sliding Fee Scale category listings in Merced, California:
  • Merced County Mental Health
    Merced County Mental Health is located at:

    480 East 13th Street
    Merced, CA. 95341
    209-381-6800

    Treatment Services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, ASL Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment Options: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Merced County Mental Health Department
    Merced County Mental Health Department is located at:

    3090 M Street
    Merced, CA. 95340
    209-381-6850

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment Options: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Special Services for Groups Inc
    Special Services for Groups Inc is located at:

    2001 Beverly Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA. 90057
    213-413-1622

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Other Languages
    Payment Options: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

About Crystal Meth

Crystal Meth Facts

When meth is snorted it takes up to 5 minutes for the drugs effects to be felt. When the drug is taking orally the effects can take up to 20 minutes to be felt.
A recent study (January 2010) in the American Journal of Psychiatry took a look at patients who were suffering long-term Meth psychosis and found no relief with antipsychotic medication but responded rapidly to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT or Shock Treatment).
Crystal Meth can be smoked, snorted, taken orally, or injected. Depending on how it is taken, the drug can alter mood differently.
Crystal meth use by pregnant women can lead to premature birth or birth defects, including heart defects and cleft palate.
There are many catastrophic accidents that are associated with the illegal manufacturing of crystal meth. There have been reported cases such as automobile accidents, explosions and fires triggered by the illegal manufacturing of crystal meth. There is also the possibility of environmental contamination that may be the result of in appropriate disposal of waste material used in the process of manufacturing the crystal meth.