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 are 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.
Create a paper of 650-750 words that addresses the following:
• Select 3-4 of the following treatment options to analyze in your paper with regard to methamphetamine addiction:
o Detoxification
o Counseling
o Cognitive-behavioral therapy
o Group therapy
o Medications
o Matrix model
• Response the following questions:
o How is methamphetamine usually produced, transported, and sold? Explain.
o What immediate effects does methamphetamine have on the body?
o Are the various approaches to the treatment of substance abuse in general effective in addressing methamphetamine addiction? Why or why not?
• All sources should be referenced using APA style.