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Heroin is a highly addictive substance, and addiction can have a devastating impact on a person’s life.
At New Leaf, we understand how heroin addiction can take over your life and therefore offer individuals private rehabilitation to overcome this addiction. We will tailor an innovative treatment programme that will address your needs— body, mind, and spirit— so you can get your life back on track.
What is Heroin Addiction?
Heroin is a highly addictive substance that can have a devastating impact on an individual’s life. Addiction to heroin can start from one or two uses, leading to numerous struggles with physical and mental health in both the short term and long term.
Seeking rehabilitation and treatment for heroin addiction is a vital step towards recovery.
Heroin is a form of opiate substance that can be taken via injection, penetrating the brain quickly. It is a depressant drug that can slow down the brain and nervous system functions, giving immediate effects of relief from pain, for example. When addiction has taken root, users can often find that they require the highly addictive substance to function ‘normally’.
If you or someone you love is struggling with heroin addiction, seek support and rehabilitation today with New Leaf Recovery.
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Why is Heroin So Addictive?
Heroin is so addictive because of the way it powerfully alters the brain’s natural chemistry. The drug rapidly converts to morphine in the body, binding to opioid receptors and flooding the brain with intense feelings of pleasure and euphoria. This effect is far stronger than the feelings of pleasure produced by the brain’s natural reward systems. Over time, the brain will begin to associate this heightened sense of pleasure with heroin, prioritising consumption of the drug over all other sources of pleasure. This leads to compulsive drug-seeking behaviour, a loss of interest in life activities, and diminished control over drug use.
What Does Heroin Addiction Look Like?
Heroin addiction shows up in a number of different ways. This includes physical, behavioural, and social symptoms. Physically, addicted individuals may have constricted pupils, appear drowsy or lethargic, have suddenly lost weight, or have track marks or skin infections from repeated injections. Behaviourally, the user may experience erratic mood swings, and come across as nervous or ‘on edge’ due to intense cravings. Socially, the relationships of the user may break down, and they may get into financial trouble or legal trouble as a result of neglecting their life responsibilities and prioritising drug consumption over all else.
How to Help Someone with a Heroin Addiction
Supporting someone struggling with heroin starts with compassion, and encouraging them to reach out for professional help. Heroin drastically changes the brain’s chemistry and creates a strong physical dependence on the substance, so medical detoxification and therapy are absolutely essential. At New Leaf, we provide medically assisted detox alongside a range of therapeutic treatment programmes, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), 1-1 counselling, emotional freedom techniques and more. Just being there for them as a listening ear, and helping them access the right treatment can make a huge difference to their recovery journey.
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