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Can You Die from Heroin Withdrawal?

Can you die from heroin withdrawal? The short answer is yes, you can, but you don't have to. In rehab, you can live through it and start recovery in a safe environment. Will that journey be easy? Perhaps not, but it's well worth it. Do you need to know more about a heroin detox program in Pennsylvania? Call us today at or contact us online. Taking the First Step Toward…
Miki Finn
February 28, 2023
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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 &…
Miki Finn
January 16, 2023
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Effects of Heroin on the Brain

In the US, heroin was originally used in pain relief, along with morphine which is, like heroin, also derived from the opium poppy. However, heroin became illegal in 1924 when its highly addictive qualities were realized. Morphine, much less potent, is still in use today for medical purposes. Heroin and other opiates, like all recreational psychoactive drugs, operate within the brain to create a euphoric high for those who use…
Miki Finn
November 1, 2022
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Learning the Symptoms of Heroin Addiction and How to Treat It

Heroin has been around for a long time. Long before the opioid crisis sparked by a flood of synthetic opioids onto the legal pharmaceutical and street markets, heroin had been derailing lives and damaging families. Dependence, addiction, and overdose are stepping stones on the path of heroin abuse. There are treatments available and facilities where those with an addiction to heroin can get help. If you have heroin addiction symptoms…
Miki Finn
July 11, 2022
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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…
Miki Finn
May 12, 2022
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The Dangers of Teen Heroin Addiction

Heroin addiction is incredibly adverse and dangerous for everyone, but it's especially harmful to teenagers. The dangers of teen heroin addiction include physical health problems and behavioral and psychological issues that may lead to educational, legal, and social consequences. Getting admitted into a heroin addiction treatment program is the best course of action if a substance use disorder involving heroin or any other opioid is discovered. If you're looking for…
Miki Finn
April 28, 2022
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3 Major Side Effects of Heroin Addiction

More than two million people sign up for addiction treatment every year. Sadly, that is only about one-tenth of the people who need it. As the incidence of substance use disorders rises, the stigma around addiction and the lack of knowledge about how rehab works are barriers to people receiving help. For those with a heroin use disorder, heroin addiction treatment is vital in achieving sobriety. Don’t let fear or…
Miki Finn
February 14, 2022
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Importance of a Heroin Addiction Treatment Center

When you need help to break your heroin addiction, you can come to us at Naaman. We know it's not easy to admit to a problem or to reach out for help. But we're here for you. Our heroin addiction treatment center is designed with you in mind, so you can get the support and guidance you need to conquer your addiction. We want to see you live a clean…
Miki Finn
February 2, 2022
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What Is the Timeline of Heroin Detox?

Detox is the first step in heroin addiction recovery. Your journey to sobriety cannot begin while there are any remnants of the opiate in your system. Because there is no way to skip your physical withdrawal from the drug, the safest way to purge heroin from your body is in heroin detox treatment. Naaman (Naaman) offers professional, evidence-based treatment of heroin addiction. Our treatment starts with a medically managed detox…
Miki Finn
January 19, 2022
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5 Signs of Heroin Addiction

Heroin addiction is one of the most severe forms of addiction. Because this substance is highly addictive, withdrawal from it can be intense. More so, many people can become addicted quickly, feeling unable to stop using on their own. Yet, some people may not notice what is happening to their loved ones initially. This can further worsen complications as they continue to use without getting the heroin addiction treatment they…
Miki Finn
January 5, 2022