Heroin withdrawal symptoms can be very severe, especially in the immediate stages, but it’s also difficult for people to replace the status of an addiction in their lives. A quality heroin withdrawal treatment program uses both behavioral therapy and medication to mitigate withdrawal symptoms and start Clients on the road to recovery. Those two approaches work to restore some level of normality to brain functions and overall behavior. Both approaches have positive effects when used individually, but combining the treatments has proven effective long term.
Heroin Withdrawal Treatment and Symptoms
Heroin is an opioid most often used as a recreational drug and a substitute for prescription painkillers that can sometimes be harder to acquire. The drug suppresses various central nervous system functions, including blood pressure and temperature regulation among others. It also has the function of binding to opioid receptors, which causes euphoric feelings. When heroin use is stopped or reduced, the opposite effect occurs, which can create uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
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Direct heroin withdrawal symptoms can begin once the user ceases or reduces drug use. They’re a result of the body overcompensating for the drug’s effects. Withdrawal symptoms usually last for about a week and can include:
- Nausea
- Stomach pains
- Excessive sweating
- Shaking
- Depression
- Muscle spasms
- Cravings
- Nervousness
During heroin detox, various medications and therapy mitigate symptoms and allow patients to go through the process in a safe manner. Heroin withdrawal symptoms vary with each case, depending on duration of use and average dosage.
The Best Place to Undergo Heroin Withdrawal Treatment
Heroin use has immediate effects, but it also leaves the bloodstream quickly. Withdrawals can start 6–12 hours after the last dose and tend to peak in about three days, with up to 10 days as the total duration.
Serenity Lodge in Lake Arrowhead, California, provides accredited, spiritually-oriented treatment to help males recover in a peaceful, 22-acre environment. After detox at a partner facility, Clients can take advantage of a number of programs and therapies, including:
- Residential Inpatient
- Partial Hospitalization
- Intensive Outpatient
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- On-Site 12-Step meetings
- Experiential Therapy
Gender-specific treatment has been shown to be very beneficial in treating those with addictions, allowing us to focus even more on unique male issues.
You don’t have to suffer from heroin addiction alone. At Serenity Lodge, men of all ages can receive effective treatment for heroin addiction. If you or a man in your life is suffering from a heroin addiction, call Serenity Lodge today at (855) 932-4045.
