Meth is addictive because it rewires your brain’s system that produces happy feelings. When you take meth, it releases a flood of a chemical called dopamine, which makes you feel great. Your brain loves this feeling and wants more of it.

The problem is that after using meth for a while, your brain gets used to it. So, you need more and more meth to feel as good as you did before. This is called building up a tolerance.

If you try to stop, your brain is no longer producing dopamine on its own so you feel sad, tired, and anxious without taking meth. These feelings are called withdrawal, and they make you want to use again just to make them go away.

Meth affects how your brain works in the long run. It changes the way your brain is wired. Even things that used to make you happy don’t feel as good anymore.

The good news is when you stop using meth, the brain recovers and starts to rewire itself. Brain scans show signs of healing after just one month of not taking meth. After a year, brain scans begin look very similar to a person who has never taken meth at all.

“Rehab” or “rehabilitation” is short-hand for a variety of traditional treatment options, usually offered in physical locations that range from residential hospitals to outpatient clinics with daily scheduled sessions. While these types of programs offer intensive care, they can be difficult for people to attend, due to work, childcare, transportation, or financial limitations.

People generally do not need to go to “detox” for meth addiction. Stimulant use does not result in dangerous physical withdrawal symptoms the way opioids and alcohol do that require supervised withdrawal management in a hospital or rehab facility.

Affect was designed to make treatment accessible to anyone, anywhere, without going to rehab. Our program is entirely digital and delivered through a smartphone app, which means you can do it from home or work, in the city or in the country. We accept both employer and Medicaid insurance, so you don’t have to worry about high healthcare costs. It’s convenient and cost-effective, but it’s also complete, ensuring you get care that is supported by science and is customized for your needs.

Quitting meth on your own is extremely difficult. It’s one of the most addictive drugs, creating intense cravings and harsh withdrawal. Professional help is often the only way to quit for good—and now, there’s a program that works.

Affect’s program was built specifically for stimulant addictions like meth. It uses research-backed methods, including contingency management, which rewards you for making progress—like leveling up in a game. These small wins keep you motivated and help rewire your brain for recovery.

Unlike alcohol or opioids, there are no FDA-approved medications for cocaine addiction. That’s why Affect focuses on harm reduction—helping you gradually cut back while supporting your mental health with therapy and, when needed, medications to manage anxiety, depression, and cravings.

Most rehab programs aren’t designed for stimulants. Ours is—and it’s changing the game.