Heroin Addiction Treatment at Banyan Pompano

Heroin is a substance that is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine. It is a narcotic often used illicitly that produces an extreme euphoria for the user. Most of the time when we see the abuse of heroin, it starts as an opiate addiction that has manifested into heroin because of the price and availability compared to prescription pills. When using heroin, the high is so intense and instantly gratifying, making this drug highly addictive to first-time users.

 

Signs of Heroin Addiction:

  • Slurred speech
  • Small pupils
  • Nausea/ vomiting
  • Slowed breathing or shallow breathing
  •  Sedation
  • Nodding out
  • Flushed skin or itching
  • Increased pain tolerance
  • Finding paraphernalia such as spoons, metal pipes, belts, or rubber tubing
  • Lying
  • Money or items missing from the home
  • Increased sleeping
  • Frequent flu-like symptoms and muscle aches

When people are using or abusing heroin you can see physical signs, starting with the appearance. Heroin takes the life out of a person overtime. Eventually, a person will look frail and thin with sunken in cheeks and open sores on their body from the effects of heroin.

Dangers of Heroin Abuse & Addiction

Heroin addiction and abuse is the epidemic of our generation and affects people of all race, background, and class. Opiate related deaths are the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States. The death toll per year of opiate overdoses resulting in death, has recently taken the lead to vehicular collisions. Every 19 minutes someone is losing their life to this deadly drug.

Overdose and death are not the only worry for those using heroin. Injecting the drug puts users at high risks of contracting diseases through blood and bodily fluids. HIV and hepatitis C are among the common diseases we see transmitted through sharing needles.


Banyan Pompano Heroin Addiction Treatment

Recovery from heroin starts with medical treatment to safely and comfortably detox from heroin. It is crucial that detox from heroin is medically supervised because it is one of the most traumatic drug detoxes. There are many uncomfortable aspects of detoxing and it is important to continue in an individualized treatment program because it is essential to begin treating the root causes of drug use and addiction. Medically detoxing at a drug and alcohol treatment center is the best option for a safe and comfortable experience.

A heroin addiction treatment plan from Banyan Treatment Centers Pompano includes customized therapy sessions including individual and group settings, knowledge on the disease of addiction and how to overcome it, family support groups, relapse prevention programs, aftercare programs and so much more. Our main goals are to support our patients during their entire recovery journey and always encourage their continuous growth. The support from our drug and alcohol treatment center does not stop after treatment does. We feel the more supported our patient’s feel, the more courage they will have to continue in their battle against addiction.


If you or someone you know is struggling with heroin addiction or abuse, help is just a phone call away. Call our PHP treatment center now, we are here to help: (888) 781-9297.




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At Banyan Pompano Detox, our goal is to make sure that anyone who needs treatment from drug and alcohol addiction is able to get the help needed to assist them on the road to recovery. If you don't have insurance contact us to inquire about alternate methods regarding treatment for yourself or a loved one.

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