Ice, glass, speed, hot ice, quartz, blade,cristy, batu crank,chalk… heard of these names? they are all street names for Methamphetamine/ crystal meth .
Methamphetamine is an old drug which has come back with a bang with easier methods of manufacture.
In India crystal meth has entered the drug scene for 2 years and addictions to it have increased by leaps and bounds. In Asia, it is now produced mainly in Thailand, China, and Myanmar.
Crystal methamphetamine is methamphetamine in a crystalline form. It is consumed orally, or as an injectable drug or chased.
It is highly addictive in nature probably from the very first use and has become a cheap substitute to cocaine.
Long term use and addictive use results in several changes physically and psychologically.
We at Anatta have had consecutive crystal meth users coming into treatment in the past several months from the younger age group of early 20s . For us, that is a very somber indication that addiction to this drug is on the rise and also in combination with alcohol at times with other drugs. Some users drink alcohol to cut the high meth but due to the euphoria of meth the alcohol consumed is much more in quantity and the polydrug addiction makes things worse.
Internationally it is known as a very difficult addiction to treat.
The treatment of meth addicts takes longer, the detoxification period is longer due to the severe physical and psychological withdrawals. Following that the emotional swings the person undergo take longer to settle down. we have however found meditation to be a fantastic tool along with counseling and homeopathic medications to enable a faster healing process.
Managing Director and Counsellor
Primary Counsellor and Facilitator
Since 2003, he has been actively treating those afflicted and affected by chemical dependency using Meditation and Counseling as cornerstones of therapy.
Psychiatrist and Consultant
M.D(Psych) PhD.D.F.M
Dr. Jerajani is a consultant psychiatrist with a niche practice in Mumbai for the last three decades. He has worked in the field of Chemical Dependency ever since.
Administrative Director & Family Therapist
Management expert & counsellor
Vandana Hiranandani is an important part of the team of Anatta that helps organise Seminars, Workshops and Awareness Programs facilitated by Anatta Humanversity.
Director and Counsellor
B.H.M.S.,PG Hom.(Lon.)
A Bachelor in Homoeopathic Medical Science from Mumbai with a Post Graduation from The Hahnemann College of Homoeopathy – London.
Consultant Cardiologist, expert in Addiction management & HIV-AIDS care
Dr. M. Shashidhara Menon trained at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1974) and Institute of Naval Medicine (Mumbai University), India, has done post doctoral Fellowship training in HIV Medicine and Biostatistics from the University of South Florida, USA
Experiential Counselor
MBA (Marketing)
Mr. Rajan Pillay's journey to sobriety, since 2001, serves as a profound inspiration for clients at Anatta. His pragmatic and resourceful approach goes beyond personal narratives, incorporating valuable insights from his corporate background.