Meth Addiction Treatment
In Arizona, drug overdose deaths have grown sharply in recent years, rising from about 1,500 deaths in 2017 to more than 2,600 in 2023. Meth is a big part of that story. In a recent overdose review in Mohave County, just a 3-hour drive from Chandler, methamphetamine showed up in 70% of the deaths they studied, making it the most common substance involved.
Behind those numbers are real people in Chandler and the greater Phoenix Valley who are exhausted, scared, and unsure how to stop.
At Crossroads’ Chandler campus, our work is to make sure help feels close, not out of reach. We are a nonprofit, 12-step-based program with strong peer support, and real-world help with things like housing and employment.
We accept most commercial insurance, and we do not turn clients away because of financial barriers.
What We Treat: Meth Addiction Treatment
Meth addiction rarely looks “simple.” For many clients, it starts as a way to stay awake, keep working, or blunt difficult emotions. Over time, it turns into a cycle of staying up for days, crashing hard, and then needing more just to feel normal again.
At Crossroads Chandler, we treat:
- Methamphetamine use disorder, including daily or binge patterns
- Crystal meth use by smoking, snorting, or injecting
- Meth use combined with other substances like fentanyl, alcohol, or benzos
- Clients who are living with trauma, anxiety, depression, or legal and housing issues at the same time
We do not expect a “clean” story. Many clients arrive with court dates, family conflict, or a long history of treatment attempts. Our job is to meet you where you are and help you build something different from here.
How We Treat Meth Addiction
Meth takes a toll on the body, the brain, and the rhythm of daily life. That is why our approach is built around structure, community, and practical support, not quick fixes.
At Crossroads Chandler, we focus on four main pillars:
- Safety and stabilization
We help you get to a safe starting point, which may mean a referral to detox, then a move into our structured Right Track residential program or directly into outpatient if that is appropriate. The goal is to give you a stable place to land.
- Community and peer support
Recovery is not meant to be done alone. Clients have access to 12-step meetings, and peer support from staff and alumni who know addiction and recovery from experience, not just from a textbook.
- Therapy and education
You will spend time in individual and group counseling, learning how meth affects the brain, mood, and decision-making, and working through triggers, trauma, and old patterns.
- Life rebuilding
Case managers and employment specialists help with IDs, benefits, job searches, and housing planning. Recovery is easier to protect when you have a plan for work, money, and where you are going to sleep.
Throughout treatment, your voice matters. You are encouraged to talk honestly about what is helping, what is not, and what kind of life you want on the other side of meth.
The Real Definition of Meth Use Disorder
Methamphetamine use disorder is not just about how often you use or how much you use. It is a chronic health condition that changes how the brain works over time.
Meth causes a powerful surge of dopamine, the chemical that helps your brain feel reward and motivation. When that surge happens over and over, the brain starts to adapt:
Everyday activities feel flat or meaningless compared to meth.
You need more of the drug, more often, to feel the same effect.
Pleasure, motivation, and decision-making become tied to getting and using meth.
Research shows that long-term meth use can affect the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that handles planning, judgment, and self-control, and it can lead to problems with attention, memory, and impulse control. These changes do not mean you are broken. They mean your brain has been under the strain of a powerful stimulant for a long time.
Addiction is not just physical. It is also emotional and social:
Many clients take meth to cope with trauma, fatigue, or untreated mental health symptoms.
The drug often becomes a way to push through work, homelessness, loneliness, or abusive situations.
Over time, meth can feel like the only tool that “works,” even as it makes everything worse.
The Problem With Stigma
Stigma says, “You did this to yourself,” or “If you really wanted to stop, you would.” It treats addiction as a character flaw instead of a health condition rooted in brain changes and life circumstances. Shame keeps people from asking for help.
At Crossroads Chandler, we take addiction seriously without shaming the person living with it. You will hear honest feedback and clear expectations, but you will not be treated as less than human. Many members of our team are in recovery themselves and remember exactly what it felt like to ask for help.
Risk Factors for Meth Addiction
Anyone can develop methamphetamine use disorder, but some life experiences and circumstances can raise the risk.
Here is one way to understand how risk shows up in daily life:
| How It Can Look Day-to-Day | Risk Factor |
|---|---|
| History of trauma in childhood or adulthood | Using meth to stay numb or avoid intrusive memories |
| Mental health concerns | Using meth to “calm down,” “focus,” or “get moving” |
| Unstable housing | Staying awake to avoid sleeping outside or in unsafe places |
| Peer group where meth is common | Feeling like you will lose your whole social circle if you stop |
| Limited healthcare access | Using meth to push through pain, exhaustion, or long work hours |
Risk factors do not mean someone is “doomed” to develop addiction. They simply highlight where extra support and care may be needed in treatment.
How to Know If You Need Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
It is common to wonder if your addiction is “bad enough” to deserve help. If you are asking that question, it is worth looking closer.
Treatment may be a good next step if:
- You have tried to cut back or quit, but you keep going back to meth.
- You are taking meth more days than you’re not, or you’re staying up for days at a time.
- You feel anxious, depressed, or empty when you are not on meth or other stimulants.
- Work, school, or parental responsibilities have started to fall apart.
- Friends or family are worried about you or pulling away.
- You have had overdoses, arrests, or serious health issues related to meth.
- You are mixing meth with alcohol, fentanyl, or pills.
If you recognize yourself here, ask yourself one more question: “What would it be like to have a whole team behind me instead of trying to fix this by myself?” If that feels like relief, it may be time to talk with someone at Crossroads.
Treatment Options for Crystal Meth Addiction
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. At Crossroads Chandler, clients move through different levels of care as their needs change.
| Level of Care | Who It Is For | What It Typically Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential (Right Track) | Clients who need structure and 24/7 support | About 45 days of groups, therapy, peer and 12-step support |
| Outpatient Programs | Clients who can live at home with some stability | Regular groups and individual counseling while working or parenting |
| Aftercare and alumni support | Clients who have completed a higher level of care | Ongoing groups, community events, and recovery support |
Our admissions team talks through your history, current situation, and goals to recommend a starting point that feels realistic and safe.
Residential or Inpatient Rehab Services
Many clients begin their recovery journey in our Right Track residential program at the Chandler campus. Residential treatment can be especially helpful when home is chaotic, unsafe, or tightly tied to meth use.
In residential care, your days have structure. You wake up in the same place, see the same staff and peers, and follow a schedule that includes groups, individual therapy, meals, meetings, and time to rest. Instead of scrambling to find your next hit, your brain and body get a chance to slow down and begin healing.
Residential treatment also removes a lot of daily pressure. You are not constantly deciding where to sleep, who to see, or how to get more meth. That space lets you focus on learning new coping skills, talking honestly about what led you here, and planning for what comes next. For some clients, that is the first time in years they have had a quiet moment to think about what they really want from their life.
Outpatient Rehab Services
Outpatient services are a good fit for clients who have a safe place to live and can keep some daily structure, but still want strong support while they work on staying sober.
In outpatient care at Crossroads Chandler, you come to campus several times a week for group therapy, individual counseling, and recovery-focused education. That might mean showing up to work on time, setting new boundaries with people you used to use with, or learning how to get through weekends without meth.
Outpatient treatment can be a step down from residential care or a starting point if you do not need 24-hour support. Either way, the goal is the same: to help you build a life outside of treatment where staying sober makes sense.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Right now, there are no FDA-approved medications made only for methamphetamine use disorder, although researchers are studying combinations that might help in the future. Even so, medications can support recovery in important ways.
At Crossroads, clients recovering from meth use disorder may be connected with:
- Medication support if they also have opioid or alcohol use disorder
- Treatment for depression, anxiety, or sleep problems that often exist alongside meth use
- Care through Crossroads’ integrated health clinics in the Valley when physical health follow-up is needed, like for blood pressure management or diabetes concerns.
Medication is never the whole answer on its own. It is one tool among many, used alongside therapy, peer support, structure, and community. Any medication plan is decided between you and a qualified medical provider.
What to Expect In Methamphetamine Rehab at Crossroads Chandler: Why Choose Us?
Choosing a treatment program is a big decision. You want to know that the people you are trusting with your life actually understand addiction and have the tools to help.
From the first phone call, you talk to real people who listen without judgment. They answer questions about cost, walk you through insurance, and help you figure out whether you should start in residential treatment, outpatient care, or a referral to detox.
Once you are in the program, you will find a community that is structured but human.
Crossroads has served the Phoenix Valley for decades as a nonprofit, and our Chandler campus reflects that long history of recovery-focused community. Many staff members are in recovery themselves. Clients support each other through meetings, chores, and daily life, which helps build accountability and connection.
Here is a snapshot of what sets Crossroads Chandler apart:
| Crossroads Chandler Offers | Why It Matters for Meth Recovery |
|---|---|
| Right Track 45-day residential program | Enough time to stabilize, learn skills, and reset daily routines |
| On-site outpatient and step-down options | Smoother transition instead of “falling off a cliff” after rehab |
| Nonprofit, community-rooted mission | Focus on people, not profit, with deep local recovery ties |
| Acceptance of Medicaid and commercial plans | Treatment stays accessible, even when money is tight |
| 12-step and SMART Recovery support | Different pathways to recovery within the same community |
Crossroads Chandler is not a quick-fix program. It is a place to do real work, with real support, alongside people who believe change is possible even when you are not sure.
Get Help for Meth Use Disorder Today in Chandler, Arizona
If meth has taken over your nights, your paychecks, or your peace of mind, you are not beyond help. You are exactly the kind of person our Chandler campus is here for.
Crossroads Chandler combines structured residential care, flexible outpatient services, strong peer support, and practical help with housing and employment. As a nonprofit, we accept Medicaid and most commercial insurance and do everything we can to ensure finances are not the reason someone stays sick.
To ask questions or start the admissions process, contact us at (602) 263-5242 today. We can talk through your situation, learn what treatment might look like, and decide on a next step that feels manageable.
