I'm addicted to crystal meth and i want to stop. what's the first step i can take with no money and no health insurance? treatment costs a lot of $$

See below: Try to find a state funded clinic or 12-step meeting. No meds are approved to help but I have found some useful in treating other stimulant addictions. These include baclofen, n-acetyl-cysteine, low dose ondansetron and/or wellbutrin (bupropion). However, only a well read addiction treatment specialist will be aware of these options.

Connect with NA: Good decision, to stop meth. First step towards that is to connect with narcotics anonymous: http://www.Na.Org/ meetings are free, and you can find one in your area via that web site. Lots of info and help there also. Good luck to you.

Come talk to me!: I am board-certified in addiction psychiatry with 30 years experience seeing patients like you, with a chemical dependency. There is no way for the biology of your brain to be "normal" with your long history of exposure to methamphetamine! you will need a long-range battle plan with your health and safety as the highest priorities. Step #1 will be getting off the needle and street drugs.