Why Heroin Withdrawals Can Be DeadlyDetox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Heroin Addiction, Rehab Blog, WithdrawalBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 10, 2022Many people fear going through heroin detox to start recovery from heroin addiction. In fact, it is possible to die from heroin withdrawal under certain (usually unsupervised) conditions. But the truth is that detox does not have to be frightening or as uncomfortable as you may have seen in dramatic movies or on TV. The…
Freeing Yourself from Heroin WithdrawlsAddiction>Drug Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 15, 2021Heroin is an addictive, dangerous opioid that’s synthesized from morphine. After it’s injected or inhaled into the body, heroin attaches to opioid receptors in the brain and creates a rush of euphoria. According to the NIH, around 23% of all heroin users become dependent on heroin. Individuals can easily enter a cyclic pattern of abuse…
A Look at the Heroin Withdrawal TimelineDetox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 24, 2019If you have an addiction to heroin and want to stop, you’ll need to face the inevitability of withdrawal. There’s an excellent chance your body is going to react to sudden abstinence. We understand how scary heroin withdrawal symptoms can be. Perhaps, a little knowledge about withdrawal and the normal heroin withdrawal timeline will help…