Heroin Addiction Treatment
Heroin Addiction Treatment Facts
If you are seeking heroin addiction treatment than please consider the following facts about heroin:
Heroin, an opioid, was synthesized in the late 1800’s from morphine. Morphine is a pain killer derived from opium poppies and has been in use since at least 300 B.C. Heroin is more efficient in delivering the desired results of an opioid than morphine, thus producing a cheaper drug than morphine. It is highly addictive causing extreme physical dependence and painful withdrawals. Many users continue use just to avoid the painful effect of withdrawals.
Heroin is an opioid that acts on the opioid receptor in the brain, causing a morphine-like action at the opioid receptor. The human body produces natural opioids called endogenous opioids, which act to inhibit pain, inhibit stress responses, decrease emotional distress, elevate mood and pleasure and modulate the immune system. The amount of endogenous opioids naturally produced by the body is far less than what is introduced by morphine or its derivatives. Endogenous opioids are produced during times of stress, during exercise and as a result of emotional situations. Introduction of heroin or other opioids decreases the effectiveness of the body’s own pain-killers and creates a body out of balance. Recovery from heroin addiction allows the body to return to balance and allows the body to again modulate itself in a natural, less stressful manner.
Heroin comes in several forms, including white powder and black tar. It can be injected, smoked or snorted. Upon introduction into the body the user feels an immediate sense of pleasure, lack of care, euphoria, lack of pain and often nausea. Long term use leads to respiratory depression and impaired functioning in all aspects of daily life. Most heroin users become physically dependent upon the drug and continue usage to the detriment of themselves, their families and their lives.
The dangers of heroin to the user are numerous. Users injecting the drug suffer from collapsed veins,
while all users suffer from constipation, sexual dysfunction, hypogonadism, osteoporosis and dental problems. As usage continues, the user will develop a tolerance to the drug, causing a severe reaction when the drug is no longer being used. Withdrawals arise from the equal and opposite reaction of the desired effects of the drug. While using allows a care-free, sedated feeling, withdrawals cause an irritating, hyper sensitive feeling.
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One of the most dangerous effects from injecting the drug is the danger of spreading HIV from re-using needles. When sharing needles users exchange miniscule amounts of blood, creating a danger of exchange of the HIV virus if one user is infected. The HIV rate among heroin users is substantially higher than that of the general population.
Treatment for heroin addiction is available in a variety of forms. Medication is available to alleviate the painful effects of withdrawals and for maintaining the desire not to use heroin. Cognitive-behavioral therapies and behavioral therapies are also available.
Treatment in a rehab center is a safe, effective and secure way to kick a heroin habit. Hawaii Island Recovery offers a variety of methods for treating heroin addiction in a setting designed to offer maximum support and counseling while addressing the individual needs of the addict and their recovery.
Hawaii Island Recovery deals with many different addictions providing an exclusive place to heal. Our heroin addiction treatment may be the right program for you. Call us toll free for information on our heroin addiction treatment or any other recovery program at 866-515-5032 or contact us online via our contact page.
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