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Drug Rehab Programs That Have A Sliding Fee Scale category listings in Pittsburg, California:
  • Portia Bell Hume Behvavioral Hlth and
    Portia Bell Hume Behvavioral Hlth and is located at:

    555 School Street
    Pittsburg, CA. 94565
    925-432-4118

    Treatment Services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
    Payment Options: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Axis Community Health Inc
    Axis Community Health Inc is located at:

    6666 Owens Drive
    Pleasanton, CA. 94588
    925-201-6250

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment Options: Self Payment, 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.