Heroin Rehabilitation

Heroin, made popular by the fashion industry and cinematic "heroin chic" at the end of the last century, is in truth a highly addictive drug that turns its victims into junkies. It doesn't take long for a heroin habit to turn from "getting high" into "staying well," meaning that the longer the addiction is maintained, higher and higher doses are needed to feel the euphoric effects of the drug. Soon, no euphoria is felt but unless the drug is taken regularly, the addict will get sick and experience withdrawal symptoms that are debilitating. Other risks of heroin addiction and abuse include contracting HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C through sharing needles. Overdose is also an ever-present possibility due to the variable quality of the drug. For these reasons among many others, heroin rehabilitation is crucial to the survival of anyone who finds themselves addicted to the drug.

At Orchid Recovery Center, we can help you break free from the hold of heroin and begin your journey to a life without drugs.

The Need for Heroin Rehabilitation

If you or a woman you care about is addicted to heroin, then the need for heroin rehabilitation is painfully obvious. The way that the drug enslaves the mind and controls the body is devastating physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, not just to the addict but to friends and family as well. The initial changes you see in yourself or your sister, mother or friend due to heroin abuse are not temporary. Over time, the changes in the brain created by heroin use become permanent and behavior is forever altered. The sooner you get yourself or your friend into heroin rehab at Orchid Recovery Center, the better chance you have of mitigating these changes.

Heroin Rehabilitation: A Variety of Treatments to Choose From

If deciding that you're ready for heroin rehab is half of the battle, then choosing which one will best serve you is the other half. Outpatient treatment may be more appropriate if you are a "functional addict" who has a job and family depending upon her. However, if you can spare the time away, an inpatient, long-term recovery program has been shown to be more successful in heroin addiction treatment. At Orchid Recovery Center, we provide both inpatient and outpatient treatment as well as a sober living environment when your treatment is complete.

Heroin Rehabilitation: Detoxification

Whether you choose outpatient treatment or inpatient treatment, the first step for any heroin addict is detoxification. The goal of drug detox is to help you get through the withdrawal symptoms that happen when you stop taking heroin as simply and with as little pain as possible. Though it is possible to go through this process alone, it is far more difficult to stay away from heroin during withdrawal without medical assistance. Also, unless immediately followed up by therapeutic treatment in an inpatient setting if possible, it's largely ineffectual for the long term. At Orchid Recovery Center, we can help you with both the heroin detox and treatment.

Heroin Rehabilitation at Orchid Recovery Center

When you feel well enough to join the rest of the women in the Orchid Recovery community, you will be welcome to explore the variety of therapeutic options we have available. From art therapy to yoga to meditation and massage, you will be free to explore your personal recovery and heal simultaneously, reclaiming your life, your dreams and your goals. Call today.