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The use of methamphetamine has received a great deal of attention from the media and law enforcement in recent years. The probation office is looking to identify some avenues for addressing and treating people who have an addiction to methamphetamine. You have been asked to research some of the major issues related to the abuse of methamphetamine and produce recommendations for methods of treating individuals who have this problem.
Select 3 of the following treatment modalities to analyze in your paper with regard to methamphetamine addiction:
- Detoxification
- Counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group therapy
- Medications
- Matrix model
Answer the following questions:
- How is methamphetamine usually produced, transported, and sold? Explain.
- What immediate effects does methamphetamine have on the body?
- What are the long-term effects of methamphetamine use on one’s health? Explain.
- What are the obstacles and challenges in providing treatment to people who are addicted to methamphetamine?
- Briefly explain the 3 treatment modalities that you selected from the list above. Which approach has been shown to be most effective? Provide supportive evidence from the professional literature.
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