Heroin Addiction Treatment
Heroin is an opioid drug created from a naturally occurring substance called morphine, which is found in opium plants. Becoming addicted to heroin can facilitate serious health problems and increase the chances an individual contracts severe illnesses, diseases, and worse. Receiving care and treatment for heroin addiction is vital to staving off these effects and recovering, which is why Solstice Counseling & Wellness Center is committed to providing individuals with the heroin addiction treatment they need to conquer their dependencies.
Our certified counselors and nurses address both the physical and mental aspects of heroin dependence through holistic methods. We use both approved outpatient treatment programs and medication-assisted treatment to help treat heroin addiction — however, we understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for drug addiction. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering individualized and culturally informed treatment to everyone who enters our doors.
Call Solstice Counseling & Wellness Center today to learn more about our heroin addiction treatment services and to start speaking with our counselors.
Possible Heroin Addiction Signs and Symptoms
There are a variety of signs and acute withdrawal symptoms that suggest someone is struggling with a heroin addiction. While speaking with a substance abuse disorder expert is paramount for an accurate diagnosis, here are several common signs that you or a loved one has a heroin addiction:
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Depression, Anxiety, and Despair
When heroin use disrupts normal brain function, individuals may experience overwhelming emotional lows, constant stress, and other mental health challenges. These feelings may stem from the chemical changes in the brain as heroin binds to the same opioid receptors responsible for mood regulation.
Heroin withdrawal can further intensify these symptoms. Without seeking substance abuse treatment, these emotional problems can worsen and facilitate a deepening cycle of heroin use and mental health deterioration.
Lack of Hunger and Weight Loss
Heroin abuse can potentially lead to an absence of hunger and noticeable weight loss. As the addictive drug alters the brain's reward system, it reduces the body’s natural appetite signals. The body, now prioritizing drug cravings over basic needs like eating, enters a state of neglect.
As such, heroin dependence can also cause dangerous weight fluctuations as individuals continue their drug use. Additionally, the physical dependence on heroin and loss of appetite it creates may also lead to severe malnutrition.
Disorientation and Concentration Issues
Disorientation and difficulty concentrating are other signs of heroin dependence. Individuals experiencing these effects may find themselves confused or unable to focus on daily tasks. This occurs because heroin disrupts normal brain activity and weakens cognitive functions.
As heroin use progresses, these symptoms may worsen and leave an individual struggling with mental clarity. When heroin withdrawal begins, the lack of proper opioid receptor stimulation can lead to persistent disorientation and drug cravings.
Skin Itching
One possible sign of heroin abuse is severe skin itching. This itching results from the way heroin binds to opioid receptors and releases histamines, causing the sensation.
Individuals experiencing heroin use disorder may constantly scratch or develop skin sores, leading to bruises, scrabs, and other injuries. In addition, they may wear long-sleeved clothes to cover up the scratches on their arms, which is especially noticeable during summer weather.
Our Comprehensive Treatments Include:
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs
- Outpatient Treatment Programs
- Individualized Treatment Programs
- Medication Assisted Treatment
We’ll Help You Take Your First Steps Toward Recovery
At Solstice Counseling & Wellness Center, we care about cultivating a welcoming and supportive recovery environment so that our heroin treatment patients don’t have to feel like they’re stuck in a clinical setting. That’s why when you visit our center for substance use disorder treatment, you can look forward to an intimate space where you’ll feel right at home.
Get in touch with our staff today to learn more about our addiction treatment center.
Solstice Counseling & Wellness Center Is Proud to Help Patients Across the Following Locations:
- Cherry Hill
- Woodbury
- Pemberton
- Deptford
- Burlington
- Lindenwold
- Mullica Hill
- Pennsauken
- Gloucester County
- Burlington County
- Camden County
- Washington Township