Heroin Detox

Once your loved one has accepted help during the heroin intervention, they will be transported to a pre-selected facility. If you are seeking help for yourself, detox will be the first step in the recovery process. At this point, a closely monitored medical detox program can begin. As with any opiate, the facility may elect to treat the withdrawal symptomatically or using Suboxone, depending on the needs of the patient. Because the support staff is trained to recognize and alleviate the signs of severe discomfort and withdrawal symptoms that are associated with stopping heroin use, they can make the process more bearable than it would be if attempted without medical guidance. These symptoms include diarrhea, cold sweats, vomiting, bone pain, anxiety, and depression. They will also look for and treat medical conditions that may have been acquired as a result of injecting heroin including HIV, Hepatitis C, skin abscesses, and endocarditis.

After detox, the patient will receive counseling and training as a part of heroin rehab. These structured activities are designed to give the recovering addict the knowledge and skills necessary to live an addiction-free life and to find resources, such as support groups, in their communities. The patient will learn to take responsibility for maintaining their sobriety after being discharged from the facility.

To initiate the process and begin the path to recovery, call us and speak with one of eDrug Rehab’s experts today.