Heroin Rehabilitation

Signs & Symptoms of Heroin Addiction

When struggling with heroin addiction, there can be a number of signs and symptoms that may be noticed by family, friends or those around you. One of the most evident signs of heroin addiction is paraphernalia that is being used to facilitate the addiction:

• Burned silver spoons
• Needles or syringes with no other explanation
• Plastic bags with white powder
• Burnt foil or gum wrappers

Some of the other outward signs and symptoms of heroin addiction can include:

• Sleeping more than usual
• Lack of interest in self-care
• Withdrawing from social settings
• Lying about needing money or your whereabouts
• Sudden loss of job or worsening performance
• Stealing from loved ones
• Wearing clothes that can hide irritation or needle marks

Sadly, heroin addiction can also cause psychological and physical symptoms. These can help identify some form of addiction with loved ones when perhaps there are no outward signs of heroin addiction:

• Exhaustion or lethargy
• Persistent flu-like symptoms
• Bruised or scabbed skin
• Unintentional weight loss
• Poor judgement
• Disorientation or an altered perception of reality
• Anxiety
• Irritability and mood swings
• Feeling of guilt, shame or hopelessness
• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

This is not a complete list of signs and symptoms of heroin addiction; however, if you or a loved one has been struggling, please contact New Leaf Recovery today on 0300 999 0330 for private rehabilitation and addiction treatment.

Risks of Heroin Addiction

Heroin addiction comes with a number of risks, some of which can be increasingly dangerous. Risks can include:

• A drop in body temperature
• Slowed breathing
• Drowsiness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Cold, clammy skin
• Blue lips or fingertips
• Convulsions

Heroin addiction can be highly destructive, particularly if there is an overdose of heroin. If you are concerned about your own addiction or someone you love, seek support and rehab for heroin addiction today with New Leaf Recovery.

Withdrawal from Heroin Addiction

When withdrawing from any addictive substance, this can be an uncomfortable process; withdrawal from Heroin can sometimes be dangerous if done without medical supervision. Typically, symptoms of withdrawal will display as headaches, nausea, high temperatures or chills, heart palpitations and an intense craving for the drug.

Withdrawal will be felt between 8 to 24 hours after the last use, with the severity and duration depending on how long you can struggle with heroin addiction and how much is typically taken. Acute withdrawal symptoms can last from 3 to 10 days.

With any kind of withdrawal, you should seek medical support and assistance. Some of the symptoms can be life-threatening, resulting in further problems if done at home. Start rehabilitation today with New Leaf Recovery and go through safe withdrawal and detoxification.

Heroin Addiction Treatment

Treatment and rehabilitation for heroin addiction start with a detoxification process, helping to remove the drug and toxins from your body in order to begin rehabilitation.

At New Leaf Recovery, we offer a detoxification process that ensures 24/7 support for all clients. During this process, clients may find themselves feeling uncomfortable, but this is often considered the first step towards recovery. Removing the drug and toxins from your body allows your body to start healing from the physical and mental damage that has been caused by addiction.

Following this, our private rehabilitation programme includes a range of treatments and therapies that can help you achieve and maintain sobriety during recovery. Some of these therapies include:

• 1-2-1 and Group Therapy Sessions
• Art Therapy
• Meditation
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and more.

Whether for yourself or a loved one, seek support and treatment for heroin addiction today at New Leaf Recovery.

Support for Heroin Addiction

If, after reading this information, you are concerned for yourself, a friend or a family member, please contact us today.

New Leaf Recovery in Birmingham offers a range of treatments and services to help those who struggle with heroin addiction, ranging from group therapy sessions to helping clients on their recovery journey. Get in touch with New Leaf Recovery today. Call our team on 0300 999 0330 today.