You can ask about help with methamphetamine use before knowing which program or label fits. A first conversation can focus on your health, what you want to change, and the support available where you live. This guide covers services in the United States.
For an immediate medical emergency in the US, call 911. Chest pain, a seizure, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness or extreme overheating can require emergency help. See our emergency guidance; a treatment search should not delay that call.
Start with a referral or an appointment
SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), offers confidential, free information and treatment referrals 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. It does not provide counseling. You can ask about programs and payment options. SAMHSA's locator page also links to FindTreatment.gov for US facilities. Check availability directly with a provider.
Ask what treatment actually involves
SAMHSA's treatment guide discusses behavioral approaches including contingency management, cognitive behavioral therapy, community reinforcement and motivational interviewing. A 2025 advisory on contingency management describes its evidence and use for stimulant use disorders. In this approach, a treatment program uses incentives for specified treatment goals; an app milestone is not the same intervention.
The appropriate setting and combination of services depend on an individual assessment. Ask a qualified provider about your symptoms, other substances, medicines and any immediate risks. Do not interpret an online program description as a personal treatment recommendation.
Questions to ask before enrolling
- Do you treat methamphetamine and other stimulant use disorders?
- What happens at the first visit, and how soon is an appointment available?
- Which treatment approaches do you offer, and how do you assess progress?
- Can you address other health concerns or coordinate with another clinician?
- What are the full costs and insurance or payment-assistance options?
- What should I do if my symptoms change while waiting?
- What support is available if I miss a visit or return to use?
Prepare useful information
Bring what you know about substances, timing, sleep, symptoms and medicines. Mark estimates as estimates. A short record or a few questions can be enough to begin; do not postpone care to complete a diary. Our appointment guide can help organize the conversation.
Remedy can organize personal entries between appointments. It does not provide treatment, medication advice or emergency response. Decide what you want to share with a clinician and keep Community posts separate from private health notes.
Keep a daily record with Remedy
Record use, no-use days and journal context.
