Meth Addiction Treatment in Colorado

Foundry Front Range is part of NRT Behavioral Health, Inc., an organization committed to improving meth addiction treatment outcomes and ending cycles of addiction and dysfunction for people throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Foundry Front Range adheres to the highest quality healthcare standards, uses evidence-based practices and integrated addiction medicine, and is home to some of the most skilled clinicians in the State. Learn more about our addictions services programs and what treatment entails.

We are licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, accredited by The Joint Commission, are a Pro Football Hall of Fame Elite Care Center, and are LegitScript Certified.

We provide high-quality, medically supervised meth detox and residential treatment for meth use disorder. Call now.

What is Methamphetamine Addiction?

Meth addiction, clinically referred to as methamphetamine use disorder (a form of stimulant use disorder), is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by a compulsive need to use methamphetamine despite significant physical, psychological, and social consequences. It develops when repeated meth use alters brain chemistry, particularly the dopamine system, in ways that reinforce dependence and impair the brain’s ability to experience pleasure naturally. Methamphetamine use disorder exists on a spectrum from mild to severe, and its progression can be rapid, making it difficult for individuals or their families to recognize without clinical assessment. Like other substance use disorders, meth addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failing, and it responds to evidence-based meth addiction treatment.

Meth Addiction vs. Stimulant Use Disorder

The terms “meth addiction” and “stimulant use disorder” are often used interchangeably, but stimulant use disorder is the current clinical diagnosis used by healthcare providers, defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). It involves loss of control, preoccupation with use, and continued use despite negative consequences. “Meth addiction” generally refers to the more severe end of the stimulant use disorder spectrum, where psychological dependence and compulsive use are entrenched. (American Psychiatric Association, DSM-5, 2013)

How Is Meth Addiction Treated?

Meth addiction is typically treated through a continuum of care, beginning with medically supervised detox to manage acute withdrawal and stabilization safely, and progressing into structured residential or outpatient programming as clinically appropriate. Meth addiction treatment addresses both the physical effects of stimulant use and the underlying psychological, behavioral, and social factors that contribute to ongoing use. Unlike alcohol or opioid use disorders, there are currently no FDA-approved medications specifically for methamphetamine use disorder, which makes intensive behavioral therapy and contingency management the foundation of evidence-based care. An integrated approach that includes co-occurring mental health treatment tends to support more durable outcomes for individuals with stimulant use disorder.

Common meth addiction treatment modalities may include:

  • Medically supervised detoxification (ASAM 3.7 withdrawal management)
  • Residential inpatient treatment (ASAM 3.5)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for stimulant use
  • Contingency Management (the most evidence-supported approach for meth use disorder)
  • Individual therapy and Motivational Interviewing
  • Group therapy and peer support programming
  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), such as naltrexone or acamprosate, where clinically indicated
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), in-person or virtual
  • Family therapy and psychoeducation
  • Dual diagnosis / co-occurring mental health treatment
  • Relapse prevention planning and aftercare support

Why Timely Meth Addiction Treatment Matters

Seeking meth addiction treatment for stimulant use disorder can be a meaningful step toward stabilizing health, rebuilding relationships, and reducing the compounding risks that untreated methamphetamine use carries over time.

Importance of methamphetamine use disorder treatment:

  • Meth use disorder is a progressive condition; without intervention, physical and psychological consequences tend to worsen
  • Medically supervised stabilization reduces the risk of complications during acute withdrawal, including severe depression and suicidal ideation
  • Structured treatment addresses co-occurring mental health conditions that often drive or sustain stimulant use, including stimulant-induced psychosis
  • Early intervention is associated with better long-term outcomes across physical health, cognitive functioning, and social stability
  • Access to Medicaid-covered treatment has expanded options for individuals who previously faced financial barriers to care
  • Treatment can help restore family stability and reduce the social and economic burden of untreated addiction
  • Residential and outpatient programs provide clinical structure during the highest-risk period of early recovery

Risks of Untreated Meth Addiction

Without clinical intervention, methamphetamine use disorder carries significant and well-documented health risks that extend across nearly every organ system.

  • Cardiovascular events: Meth use causes acute spikes in blood pressure and heart rate and is associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy, even in young users (Kevil et al., 2019, Circulation Research)
  • Stimulant-induced psychosis: Chronic meth use can produce paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions that may persist after use stops; an estimated 40% of chronic users experience psychotic symptoms (McKetin, 2018, Addiction)
  • Neurological damage: Prolonged meth use is linked to structural and functional brain changes, particularly in dopamine systems, with associated deficits in memory, attention, and executive function (Volkow et al., 2001, American Journal of Psychiatry)
  • Mental health deterioration: Methamphetamine use disorder is strongly associated with major depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, and elevated suicide risk
  • Overdose risk: Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths have risen sharply in recent years, increasingly driven by contamination with fentanyl in the illicit drug supply (CDC, National Center for Health Statistics)
  • Dental and dermatological harm: Chronic use is associated with severe tooth decay (“meth mouth”), skin sores from picking, and rapid weight loss with malnutrition
  • Infectious disease risk: Injection meth use and risk behaviors during intoxication are associated with increased rates of HIV, hepatitis C, and skin infections
  • Social and functional consequences: Untreated stimulant use disorder is associated with job loss, family breakdown, legal involvement, housing instability, and increased risk of accidents and injury

Our Facility: Meth Addiction Rehab in Broomfield, Colorado

Our inpatient detoxification and residential meth addiction treatment facility is located at 11952 Gray Street in Broomfield, Colorado. Broomfield is a beautiful suburb just north of Denver. This convenient location is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Denver and the Denver International Airport.

Our 44,000-square-foot facility is spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed. Clients enjoy large common spaces to meet with peers and relax, recreational areas, a fitness center, private clinical offices, group therapy rooms, a commercial gourmet kitchen that serves delicious and nutritious meals, and more.

FOOD PREPERATION

Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition plays an important role in recovery. Living with active substance use disorders can deplete the body of vital nutrients, upset one’s metabolism, and lead to malnutrition. Learning to eat a healthy, balanced diet and rebuild a healthy relationship with food can bolster health and support recovery.

Foundry Front Range clients receive healthy and delicious meals and snacks prepared by professional chefs and informed by nutritional experts. Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Meals are typically eaten together in the dining room, though clients may choose to dine privately.

Meth Addiction Treatment Services

We provide a comprehensive array of services to support physical, mental, and social recovery:

  • Assessments & Screenings
  • Medication Management
  • Evidence-based Psychotherapies
  • Nutritional Programming
  • Life Skills Training
  • Group Therapy Sessions
  • Trauma Treatment
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Psychoeducation
  • Self-Care & Wellness Programming
  • Family Programming
  • Case Management
  • Recreational Activities
  • Continuing Care Planning
  • Gender-specific programs

Specialized Care Model: Trauma-Integrated Care

Our Trauma-Integrated Care Model was developed by Chief Clinical Advisor Michael Barnes, PhD, using more than forty years of direct care and research experience.

Traumatic life experiences can have cascading negative impacts, including an inability to experience emotions, damaged relationships, excessive stress, depression, hypervigilance, and more.

The Trauma-Integrated Care Model goes further than conventional trauma-informed models of care by designing the entire treatment episode around emotional safety.

Reduction and resolution of trauma symptoms comes first.

Team members are specially trained to support clients experiencing traumatic stress, family education is provided, and sophisticated trauma therapies are used as a normal course of treatment at Foundry Front Range.

Our Expert Meth Addiction Treatment Team

We are home to some of the most talented and skilled behavioral healthcare providers. An integrated team of doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, and case managers, in partnership with expert managers and support staff, gives our clients unmatched skill, experience, and compassionate alliance.

Jasmine Aranda

A Chief Clinical Officer with three decades of experience oversees every client treatment plan.

Michael Barnes

A veteran researcher, clinician, and author with forty years of experience guides the future of treatment.

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A nationally recognized policy advisor, author, and speaker remains focused on continuing growth, education, and advocacy.

Why Choose Foundry Front Range for Meth Addiction Treatment in Colorado

A Recovery-Supportive Environment

Our facility is a safe, supervised environment free from substances and designed to promote healing, learning, and wellness. Medicaid clients at Foundry Front Range receive the same high standard of care as all other clients — including access to evidence-based therapies, expert clinical staff, peer support, and comprehensive aftercare planning.

Connected Detoxification & Residential Treatment

Foundry Front Range offers medically supervised detoxification and residential treatment in one inpatient facility, allowing clients to seamlessly transition from one stage of treatment to the next. Beginning residential treatment immediately after detoxification significantly improves treatment outcomes.

Peer Interaction & Support

Medicaid rehab clients benefit from the same therapeutic community as all Foundry Front Range clients. Living and healing alongside peers who share similar experiences builds community, reduces isolation, and creates lasting bonds that support recovery well beyond the treatment episode.

Medical Prescribing and Optimization

Medicaid often covers medication-assisted treatment and psychiatric medications when clinically indicated. Under the close supervision of our prescribing team, clients can have their medication regimens optimized during their treatment stay.

Seamless Insurance Verification

Our admissions team works directly with Medicaid to verify coverage quickly and clearly. We help clients and their families understand exactly what is covered, what to expect during treatment, and how to navigate any administrative steps so that the focus can remain on recovery rather than paperwork.

Treatment Team Access & Oversight

Our integrated care model ensures that Medicaid clients have consistent, meaningful access to their full treatment team — including physicians, nurses, licensed therapists, and case managers. Frequent clinical interactions improve outcomes by allowing care plans to be adjusted in real time as client needs evolve.

Nutrition and Fitness Support

Substance use disorders often lead to poor nutritional habits, disordered eating, and poor physical health. Our program provides high-quality nutrition and dietary counseling needed to restore physical health and teaches clients how to maintain healthy habits in recovery. On-site supervised fitness facilities allow clients to rebuild their bodies safely.

Facilitated Family Involvement

Family programming, which typically includes education and counseling, is part of our comprehensive recovery model. Trained family therapists help clients and their family members understand addiction, repair relationships, and build the home support systems essential to sustained recovery.

What to Expect in Meth Addiction Treatment at Foundry Front Range

We are an inpatient meth stabilization and treatment center. Foundry Front Range is a Joint Commission-accredited, evidence-based drug and alcohol rehab center serving adults 18+ in Broomfield, Colorado. We offer medically supervised stabilization (ASAM 3.7) and integrated residential treatment (ASAM 3.5), and we proudly accept RAE 1 Medicaid. Our licensed medical facility provides structured, clinically supervised care for individuals navigating methamphetamine use disorder and co-occurring conditions.

1. Medically supervised meth stabilization

Acute meth withdrawal does not typically produce the life-threatening physical symptoms seen with alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, but it can be psychologically severe — characterized by intense depression, suicidal ideation, fatigue, anhedonia, and powerful cravings. At Foundry Front Range, our dedicated stabilization suite provides 24/7 medical and psychiatric oversight to support clients safely through this critical period. Stabilization is available as a stand-alone service or as the first phase of comprehensive residential meth addiction treatment — and because both programs are housed in the same facility, clients can transition directly into residential care without disruption.

2. Medical assessments and screenings

Long-term methamphetamine use disorder can affect cardiovascular health, neurological function, dental and dermatological health, and nutritional status, among other areas. Upon admission, clients receive thorough medical assessments and screenings to identify underlying health conditions that may require attention during meth addiction treatment. Addressing these issues early is an important part of supporting each client’s overall stability and readiness to engage in the recovery process.

3. Medical care and nursing

Our clinical and nursing staff provide ongoing medical care throughout stabilization and residential meth addiction treatment to address health conditions associated with stimulant use disorder. When a client’s medical needs require a higher level of care than our facility can provide, we coordinate referrals to local hospital partners to ensure they receive appropriate treatment before returning to participate fully in programming.

4. Meth education

Understanding methamphetamine use disorder — its causes, effects, and long-term management — is an important part of the recovery process. At Foundry Front Range, psychoeducation is tailored to each client’s individual conditions and needs, and is delivered in both individual and group settings. Building this foundation of knowledge can help clients make informed decisions about their health and recovery beyond meth addiction treatment.

5. Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a cornerstone of evidence-based meth addiction treatment and a primary modality used throughout residential care at Foundry Front Range. Our clinical team draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and contingency management — the latter of which has the strongest evidence base for stimulant use disorders specifically. For clients with trauma histories, specialized therapies such as EMDR and somatic experiencing may be integrated into the treatment plan to address underlying or undiagnosed trauma that can contribute to stimulant use.

6. Psychiatric prescribing

While no medication is currently FDA-approved specifically for methamphetamine use disorder, psychiatric medication can play an important role in supporting recovery by addressing the conditions that often accompany stimulant use. Medications prescribed and managed by our experienced clinical team may help stabilize mood, reduce anxiety, and address symptoms of co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, or stimulant-induced psychotic symptoms — conditions that frequently contribute to or are worsened by problematic meth use. The goal of psychiatric prescribing at Foundry Front Range is to help clients achieve stability and comfort under the safe, monitored care of a qualified medical provider.

7. Group therapy

Group therapy is a structured, evidence-based modality that forms a central part of residential meth addiction treatment at Foundry Front Range. Led by licensed clinicians, group sessions provide a space for clients to explore shared experiences, practice interpersonal skills, and build peer accountability in early recovery. Therapeutic groups may focus on topics such as relapse prevention, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and the psychological dimensions of stimulant use disorder. The group setting can help reduce the isolation that often accompanies meth addiction and may support clients in developing the social connections that are important to sustained recovery.

8. Family therapy

Methamphetamine use disorder affects not just the individual, but the people closest to them. Family therapy is offered as part of residential treatment at Foundry Front Range to help clients and their loved ones begin to address relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and the impact of addiction on the family system. Sessions are facilitated by licensed clinicians and are designed to support both the client’s recovery and the wellbeing of participating family members. Families who engage in the treatment process alongside their loved one may be better prepared to provide meaningful support after discharge. Learn more about our Family Addiction Program.

9. Support group introduction

Long-term recovery from methamphetamine use disorder is often supported by ongoing peer connection beyond the clinical setting. During residential treatment, clients are introduced to mutual support frameworks such as Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and SMART Recovery, and may have the opportunity to attend facilitated meetings as part of their programming. This introduction is designed to help clients become familiar with the recovery community before they leave treatment, so that stepping into peer support after discharge feels approachable rather than unfamiliar. Staff can help clients identify meetings and community resources in the Broomfield and Denver metro area that align with their individual preferences and recovery goals.

10. Recreation and lifestyle counseling

Recovery involves more than clinical therapy — it also means rebuilding daily structure, physical health, and a sense of purpose. This is particularly important after meth use, which often disrupts sleep, appetite, and natural reward systems. At Foundry Front Range, recreational and lifestyle counseling may help clients identify healthy activities, interests, and routines that can support their recovery outside of formal treatment. This may include guidance on stress management, sleep hygiene, physical activity, and building a lifestyle that is sustainable in long-term recovery from stimulant use. Re-establishing a meaningful daily routine is an important part of preparing clients to return to everyday life after residential care.

11. Nutritional education and support

Prolonged meth use can significantly disrupt the body’s nutritional status — methamphetamine commonly suppresses appetite, accelerates metabolism, and leads to significant weight loss and nutrient deficiency. Nutritional education and support at Foundry Front Range is designed to help clients understand the relationship between nutrition and recovery, and to begin rebuilding healthy eating habits during their time in residential treatment. Adequate nutrition supports physical healing and can contribute to improved mood and energy as clients progress through treatment. Our clinical team works to ensure that clients have access to nourishing meals and, where appropriate, targeted nutritional guidance as part of their overall care.

12. Discharge planning

Residential treatment is a structured beginning to recovery, not the end of the care continuum. Discharge planning at Foundry Front Range begins early in the treatment process to ensure that clients leave with a clear, individualized plan for continued support. This may include coordination of step-down care such as our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Virtual IOP, referrals to outpatient providers, connection to community support resources, and guidance on medication management if applicable. Our clinical team works closely with each client and, where appropriate, their family to help ensure a supported transition from residential care back to daily life.

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Meth Addiction Treatment FAQ

Here are some questions people also ask about methamphetamine addiction treatment and substance use disorders more generally.

Does Foundry Front Range accept Medicaid for meth addiction treatment?

Yes. Foundry Front Range accepts RAE 1 Medicaid, which may cover medically supervised stabilization and residential treatment for eligible individuals with methamphetamine use disorder. Our admissions team can help you verify your coverage before you arrive—contact us at Call 720-807-7867 or visit our Insurance page to learn more.

Is meth stabilization medically supervised at your facility?

Yes. Our stabilization program operates at ASAM level 3.7, meaning clients receive 24/7 medical and psychiatric oversight throughout acute withdrawal. While meth withdrawal does not typically carry the same risk of life-threatening physical symptoms as alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, it can produce severe psychological symptoms including profound depression and suicidal ideation. Medically supervised stabilization is designed to support clients safely through this period under the care of licensed clinical staff.

How long does meth addiction treatment take?

The length of treatment varies depending on each client’s clinical needs, medical history, and progress in care. Acute stabilization typically lasts several days to a week, while residential treatment programs for methamphetamine use disorder generally range from 30 to 90 days. Because behavioral therapies are the foundation of meth addiction treatment and require time to consolidate, longer stays are often clinically indicated. Our team works with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan and will discuss anticipated length of stay during the admissions process.

Does Foundry Front Range treat co-occurring mental health conditions?

Yes. Co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and stimulant-induced psychotic symptoms are common among individuals with methamphetamine use disorder and are addressed throughout the care continuum at Foundry Front Range. Our integrated approach includes psychiatric evaluation, medication management where appropriate, and evidence-based therapies designed to treat both substance use and mental health concerns together.

How do I start the admissions process?

You can begin by calling our admissions team at Call 720-807-7867 or by visiting our Admissions page to learn about next steps, verify insurance, and determine whether Foundry Front Range is an appropriate fit for your clinical needs. We’re available to answer questions and guide you or your family through the process.