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Stimulant addiction is dangerous, fast-moving, and often hidden in plain sight. Whether it’s cocaine, crystal meth, or prescription stimulants like Adderall or Vyvanse, these drugs create a powerful high and an even more destructive crash. At Northstar Recovery Center, we provide expert, evidence-based stimulant addiction treatment for people struggling with stimulant use in a safe, supportive environment.
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What Are Stimulants?
Stimulants are a class of drugs that increase activity in the brain and central nervous system. They boost energy, focus, alertness, and confidence. They can also lead to serious medical complications if misused. Stimulants range from illicit drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine, to prescription medications like Adderall, Ritalin, or Vyvanse. While they may seem different, all stimulants share a high potential for abuse, dependence, and addiction.
Types of stimulants include:
- Cocaine – A fast-acting drug that produces an intense, short-lived high and extreme cravings.
- Methamphetamine (Meth) – A synthetic stimulant that can be smoked, snorted, injected, or swallowed and causes long-term brain damage with prolonged use.
- Prescription stimulants – Often misused by students or professionals to enhance performance or lose weight. Common names include Adderall, Ritalin, and Concerta.
- Synthetic cathinones (“bath salts”) – Dangerous designer drugs with unpredictable and sometimes violent effects.
These substances may feel like they give you control—but they can quickly take control of your life.
The Importance of Getting Help
Why Abusing Stimulants is So Dangerous
Stimulants speed up your body’s systems, raising your heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, while flooding the brain with dopamine. This overstimulation can lead to heart attack, stroke, seizures, or even sudden death. Over time, stimulants also disrupt brain chemistry, increase the risk of psychosis, and make it harder to feel pleasure or function without the drug.
Signs of Stimulant Addiction
If you or someone you love shows these signs, it may be time for treatment:
- Obsessive focus on work or tasks
- Staying awake for unusually long periods
- Irritability, paranoia, or aggression
- Rapid speech, weight loss, or dilated pupils
- Crashing into exhaustion or depression when not using
- Secretive behavior or unexplained spending
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Our Approach to Stimulant Addiction Treatment
Northstar offers a full continuum of care for stimulant addiction treatment in Massachusetts, including:
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) – Our most intensive day treatment, combining structure, therapy, and support.
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – Daytime or evening options for those who need flexibility but still require accountability and clinical care.
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment – Many stimulant users also struggle with anxiety, ADHD, or trauma. We treat the whole person, not just the addiction.
- Group and Individual Therapy – CBT, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and peer support are all part of our evidence-based approach.
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Most Major Insurances Accepted
We are in-network with major insurance providers and accept most plans. Fill out the form on the right for a no obligation benefit verification. We’ll help you understand exactly what (if any) out of pocket costs will be. If we don’t accept your insurance, we work closely with facilities who do and will recommend the best treatment option for your insurance coverage.
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You Don’t Have to Crash Again
Most people who use stimulants think they can stop on their own. But over time, the cycle becomes harder to break. If you’re tired of running on fumes, there’s a way out. At Northstar Recovery Center we’ll help you remove the chaos, finding peace and happiness in sobriety.
Give us a call today (888) 311-0911 or fill out the form to learn more about stimulant addiction treatment.
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If you or a loved one is ready to explore treatment options, Northstar Recovery Center is here to walk with you every step of the way. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 and understands the complex emotional and physical challenges of addiction and mental health disorders. You don’t have to do this alone.
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