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3 Advantages of Heroin Detox Before Addiction Treatment

Among younger Americans, heroin abuse has doubled in the last decade. The term "opioid crisis" barely conveys the seriousness of the emergency. Heroin addiction endangers more than 600,000 Americans, a number that does not take into account other opioid addictions. Approximately 15,000 die in this country every year from a heroin overdose. Heroin, one of the most addictive substances there is, ruins lives and ends them. At Pennsylvania Adult &…

Melissa BeitlerJanuary 16, 2023

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How Long Do Heroin Withdrawals Last?

There are receptors in the brain that interact with the body’s endogenous opioids. These are naturally produced and help your body control pain and balance moods. Some people turn to heroin to ramp up their pain tolerance or to get high. When they do, the brain stops being able to produce natural opioids and other neurotransmitters that function to stabilize emotions, allow the pleasure response, and manage pain. That’s when…

Melissa BeitlerMay 12, 2022

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Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms and How Detox Can Help

Heroin use continues to rise in the United States, with over 600,000 people addicted to this powerful opiate. Heroin addiction ruins lives, tears families apart, and often results in death due to overdose. However, only about 10% of people suffering from addiction receive rehab treatment. Fear of a heroin detox center is a barrier to help-seeking. It is true, withdrawal from heroin is far from pleasant, but medically supervised detox…

Melissa BeitlerMay 3, 2021