Herion Addiction Rehab Center

Heroin is a semi-synthetic illegal drug it is an opioid drug which is synthesized from morphine.  Morphine is a derivative of the opium poppy.  90% of the world’s Heroin is said to be produced in Afghanistan.  As with other opioids, Heroin is used as both an analgesic and a recreational drug.  Continued use leads to tolerance, dependency and eventually addiction.  While it is difficult to get exact statistics concerning Heroin usage in the United States, due mainly to the transient nature of Heroin users, it is estimated that the number of Heroin addicts in the United States is between 750,000 and 1,000,000 people. Beachway Therapy Center offers a way out of the addiction to Heroin.  The duration of the individuals' addiction is a significant factor in determining the need for Residential Therapy and the necessary duration of the therapy.  The individuals built-up tolerance to Heroin typically means that the longer the individual has been abusing Heroin, the greater the quantity that person will need to achieve the same high.

Heroin Symptoms

• Dry Mouth
  
• Sweating
  
• Nausea
  
• Skin Abscesses
  
• Itchy Skin
  
• Needle Marks (track marks)
  
• Vomiting
  
• Increased Urination
  
• Slowed Breathing
  
• Frequent Urinating
  
• Pinned (tiny) Pupils
  
• Bent and Burned Spoons Used For Heroin Injection
  
• Nodding Out (falling asleep at any time)
  
• Syringes Used For Injecting Heroin

The risk of not treating an addiction to Heroin can be fatal.  Accidental overdoses often happen simply because the purity of the Heroin has changed from supplier to supplier.  The use of shared needles is a major cause for the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. These conditions can also be fatal. An individual is truly gambling his life away if he continues the use of Heroin.

Give Beachway Therapy Center a call at 1-877-284-0353 and let our staff of professionals assess your needs as they pertain to Heroin addiction.