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Heroin remains one of the most damaging drugs out there and causes havoc in the lives of those who become addicted to it. When you decide to get control of your addiction, our heroin detox in Arizona can show you how to become healthy and drug-free. At Zenith, we help you get through the detox process in a comfortable manner surrounded by addiction experts who know how to put an end to a life of heroin abuse.
When a person first arrives at our Arizona heroin detox center, we do an in-depth assessment of them to understand their particular needs. This allows us to design a treatment program special to each person’s situation. From there, we help them begin the detox process. We monitor each person for signs of withdrawal symptoms, including both physical and emotional ones. Our team of doctors, nurses, and therapists can provide medications that make the detox process comfortable.
Before each person completes heroin detox, we work with them to help plan their next step in treatment. For some, this means going to a residential program. For others, outpatient care works best. How a person transitions through detox allows our staff to understand what the best next move should be in order to improve the odds that someone will stay in lifelong recovery.
Heroin withdrawal comes with its challenges. Not only do withdrawal symptoms occur but they can be potentially dangerous if the person does not receive the type of professional, clinical assistance that comes with our heroin detox in Arizona.
Many physical withdrawal symptoms can occur during withdrawal from heroin, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure. Along with that, many people feel symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Someone trying to detox alone may not realize they need help before situations like this spiral out of control.
When a person who is addicted to heroin goes off the drug, withdrawal symptoms occur. Common ones include:
The timeline for withdrawing from heroin differs with each person. Contributing factors include how long the person has been addicted, how much heroin they typically took at a time, and their individual physical and mental health.
In general, the first withdrawal symptoms start within six to twelve hours of the last heroin dosage. The second to fourth days usually include the most intensive amount of side effects, which then begin to subside after that. Most withdrawal symptoms end after about seven to ten days. The ones most likely to linger include cravings for heroin and emotional symptoms such as anxiety or moodiness.
Don’t hesitate to contact us immediately. In the case of a medical emergency please contact 911 or visit your local emergency department.
Too often, a person believes they only need the willpower to quit heroin and can do so on their own. They attempt to do this at home, unaware of the potential dangers. Going cold turkey or abruptly stopping heroin use altogether can cause severe withdrawal symptoms. Medical supervision is needed so that any physical maladies that develop can be immediately assessed and treated. At Zenith, we offer comprehensive medical detox services for heroin addiction here in Phoenix, Arizona.
Heroin detox in Arizona helps ease a person into the process of going off heroin. Clinicians can provide FDA-approved medications that help people transition more comfortably and safely when they stop abusing opioids. This process is called medication-assisted treatment. These medications include buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. When combined with counseling under professional supervision, these meds can help a person safely detox from heroin.
Additionally, when someone stops using heroin, they begin to lose their tolerance for it. If they do not have adequate support for their recovery, they may return to their old dosage of the drug and risk overdosing.
When someone attends our Arizona heroin detox, they receive several benefits. First, we employ a staff of highly experienced, dedicated clinicians who know how to help people succeed. They understand how to guide a person to understand the source of their addiction and overcome it.
Second, we understand the importance of confidentiality. The care a person receives with us stays private, so they can focus on getting better. As well, we never judge anyone. Addiction to heroin and other substances can happen to anyone. We treat everyone who comes to us with compassion and understanding.
As previously mentioned, we can provide medication-assisted treatment. Only licensed medical providers can issue these medications that help people overcome the physical and emotional side effects of heroin withdrawal. This, in turn, makes the withdrawal process easier to accomplish.
When a person makes the brave decision to get help for their heroin addiction, it can be confusing to know where to start. Zenith Behavioral Health’s heroin detox in Arizona provides the all-important first step in overcoming heroin addiction. Our extensive program includes several types of treatment approaches to help you understand and overcome your substance use disorder.
Visit our admissions page now and find out how easy it is to get started on a new, healthy life. Put heroin addiction behind you starting tomorrow.
Zenith Behavioral Health in Phoenix, Arizona offers both a drug and alcohol detox center for adults and a residential mental health treatment center for adolescents.
