Heroin Addiction

Heroin is a highly addictive narcotic that can be injected, smoked or snorted. The drug causes intense euphoria (a "rush") and impaired mental functioning.

Heroin addiction can be defined as the excessive and uncontrolled use of heroin. Individuals suffering from heroin addiction develop a tolerance to the drug and will experience severe withdrawal symptoms when the drug use is discontinued.

Effects of Heroin Addiction

Heroin has a dramatic effect on the central nervous and respiratory systems, causing both short-term and long-term health problems. Those individuals who are taking heroin through injection are in danger of collapsed veins, boils, infections and abscesses. Those snorting heroin are in danger of developing pneumonia, respiratory difficulties, and heart and lung disease. The most dangerous effect is overdose and death.

Heroin Addiction Treatment at Stepping Stone

If you or someone you love has a problem with heroin, addiction treatment is available, and the treatment works. The most effective heroin addiction treatment is found in an inpatient treatment facility like Stepping Stone Center For Recovery. We are an accredited and nationally recognized drug and alcohol addiction treatment center staffed with licensed and experienced physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, nutritionists, nurses and recreation therapists. Our facility is a safe and nurturing environment in which to begin your path to recovery.

At Stepping Stone, patients start with medically-supervised detox and continue through a series of rehabilitation therapies designed to treat the "whole" person - body, mind and spirit.

TESTIMONIALS

I know you will never believe it but it has been ten and a half months since I finished treatment and am still in recovery. I know you will say it may be more of a miracle that I finished rehab being that I was about as resistant a patient can be, but I am making it one day at a time. Special thanks to Robert.

-- Terrance G, Morristown, New Jersey

This is to my therapist Bobby, who never gave up on me. I could never have made it through rehab without your patience. You taught me that I am worth it.

-- Bryan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My life was a shambles, my husband wanted a divorce and my children wouldn't speak with me. I felt hopeless until we all got together for family treatment. While we all have some hills to climb, my recovery is solid. Who would have thought, 476 days sober. Love to all.

-- Patti P, Atlanta, Georgia

You guys were right when you told me to get right into meetings. They have kept me clean and sober and I have made a lot of good friends. Thanks for bringing meetings into rehab.

-- Dean W, Dallas Texas

Drug Addiction

Heroin Addiction

Effects of Heroin Addiction