Heroin Detox and Heroin Withdrawal
Heroin Detox and Heroin Withdrawal is the subject of this special report by Carl Arrogante, a family therapist and addiction specialist.
What is heroin?
Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug. It is both the most abused and the most rapidly acting of the opiates.
Heroin is processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the poppy seed of certain varieties of poppy plants.
Heroin Detox and Heroin Withdrawal
What is heroin withdrawal?
Heroin withdrawal is a physical response when an individual discontinues heroin after heavy use.
The initial comedown of heroin withdrawal can vary in time and intensity, although typical withdrawal symptoms begin 6-12 hours after the last dose, peaking within one to three days, and gradually subduing over 5-7 days.
However, some users experience weeks or even months of withdrawal symptoms, and this is known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome, PAWS.
What is heroin addiction and abuse?
It is often characterized as a relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences to the individual that is addicted and to those around them.
Heroin addiction is a brain disease because the abusive drugs leads to changes in the structure and function of the brain.
What are the side effects of heroin?
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, light-headedness, dizziness, and drowsiness.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of heroin?
Anxiety, diarrhea, hot and cold flashes, sleeplessness, kicking movements, loss of appetite, nasal discharge, nausea, severe backache, sneezing, twitching, muscle spasms, vomiting and weakness.
Heroin Detox and Heroin Withdrawal
Click Here to Download a PDF version of this report.
[powerpress]
Do you have more questions about drug abuse and addiction?
Call our Toll-Free Recovery Hotline at 1-800-839-1682 and discover the best treatment options for you.
Our experienced counselors are available 24 hours a day to take your call and get you the help or information you need. Our drug rehab center offers a unique and affordable holistic approach to addiction treatment.
Our holistic addiction and treatment program has helped addicts from all over the United States, Europe and Canada overcome their substance addictions and achieve long term recovery. We treat the individual’s specific needs, including working with families.