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14.12.2023
Heroin Addiction Treatment
It’s no secret that heroin addiction continues to grow every year in America. However, what has changed about heroin use itself is that people are commonly using heroin in addition to prescription opioids and fentanyl, one of the most dangerous synthetic opioids ever synthesized. Even in the face of growing common knowledge that much of the heroin on the street may be laced with fentanyl, those who are addicted to heroin or other opioids find it difficult or next to impossible to stop on their own and the reasons why are understandable from a pharmacological standpoint.
According to the Sandor Hosztafi, Ph.D., in an article published in the National Library of Medicine,
“Withdrawal symptoms may occur within a few hours after the last administration of heroin. Symptoms of the withdrawal include restlessness, insomnia, drug craving, diarrhea, muscle and bone pain, cold flashes with goose bumps, and leg movements. Major withdrawal symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose of heroin and subside after about a week. At this time, weakness and depression are pronounced and nausea and vomiting are common. Nevertheless, some chronic addicts have shown persistent withdrawal signs for many months or even years. Heroin addiction is considered as a behavioural state of compulsive drug use and a high tendency to relapse after periods of abstinence.”
About Our Heroin Addiction Treatment Programs
Heroin addiction treatment is one of the most common substance use disorders treated at our 7 locations. Moreover, it requires an initial detox that can last 7-10 days prior to admission to residential treatment. Our Admission Advisors will be the first point of contact you have and they are able to answer all your questions about heroin addiction treatment. In addition, they will verify your insurance benefits so you don’t have to. Then, they will let you know if your insurance provider will cover 100% of the cost of treatment. Afterwards, you’ll have a brief assessment over the phone with our clinical staff to determine a personalized care plan. Then, your Admission Advisor will help you with travel arrangements to and from treatment.
Our Locations Offering Heroin Addiction Treatment
Our 7 locations are in sunny Southern California in the city of Murrieta just north of San Diego. All of the locations are in upscale neighborhoods with gourmet food and the highest quality staff. In fact, our medical, clinical and counseling staff maintains over 100 years of experience and heroin addiction is one of the most common substance use disorders they treat.
Get Into the Best Heroin Addiction Treatment Program Today
If you need help for yourself or for a loved one, SobrietyOptions.com is here to help. We are open 24 hours a day and 365 days per year to help those suffering from substance abuse disorder and mental health disorders find their path to freedom from addiction and suffering.
