Heroin Addiction Treatment In Arizona
Heroin is one of the most used drugs and has been detrimental to American’s health. Since 2007, usage rates have steadily increased. In 2016, according to the National Survey of Drug Use on Health about 948,000 of Americans reported using heroin in the last year.[1] In 2018, nearly 15,000 people died as a result of Heroin use.[2] Finding a way to break this addiction can be life-saving. Silver Sands Recovery, a reputable rehab for heroin addiction treatment in Arizona, has assisted many people in overcoming their addiction to heroin.
What is Heroin?
Heroin is the most abused, fast-acting, and popular of all opiate drugs. It is an illegal depressant deprived of morphine that binds to opioid receptors in the brain and creates numerous side effects.
Heroin can be a white or brown powder, or can even be a black, sticky substance. It is often referred to as black tar or brown sugar. Heroin is a part of a class of drugs that are called opioids. Other drugs in this category are prescription pain relievers, such as codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. When individuals no longer have access to prescription opioids, they may eventually turn to heroin so they can experience euphoric feelings.
Heroin is injected via a needle and is mixed with water. It can also be sniffed, soaked, or snorted.
Side Effects of Heroin
Individuals who use heroin typically say they feel a surge of pleasurable sensation – or a “rush”. This feeling they experience is short-lived and can leave them with damaging side effects.
Short term effects include dry mouth, heaviness in the arms and legs, a warm flushing of the skin, and poor cognition. Street heroin users do not know the contents of the heroin, as it is sometimes cut with other dangerous substances. Unfortunately, this means that heroin overdoses are very common.
Long term effects are significantly worse and can jeopardize an individual’s overall health. These effects include liver disease, kidney disease, bacterial infections, pneumonia, organ damage, and more.
Seeking Help for Heroin Addiction Treatment in Arizona
Users of any addictive substance find it is incredibly difficult to quit. The environment in which you are in is vital to your recovery. Going to rehab centers in Arizona such as Silver Sands Recovery can drastically change someone’s life. Removing yourself from this situation, even for several hours a day, increases your chances of becoming and staying clean.
Silver Sands Recovery offers a variety of services including detox referrals, 12-step recovery, holistic addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, extended care, and outdoor therapy. We provide you with the time and resources to realize what is truly important in life. Our facility provides not only a place to physically recover from withdrawal symptoms, but also allows you to heal emotionally. In between treatment and meetings, you will have the opportunity to enjoy your life again.
Customized Treatment for Heroin Addiction
We implement the 12 step program in conjunction with holistic healing. During this program, patients recognize that they need to put their faith in a higher power, not even necessarily a religious one, but one that can assist them in healing and moving in the right direction.
If you are seeking heroin addiction treatment in Arizona, contact Silver Sands Recovery. We have reputable staff, a great environment to get clean, and resources that will be life-changing. While it may be a daunting and difficult decision to seek help, following through is the right decision. Contact us today to start your road to recovery.
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin/scope-heroin-use-in-united-states
[2] https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/data/heroin.html
About the author:
Lisa Waknin is the Founder and Director of Silver Sands Recovery, located in Prescott, Arizona. Lisa started Silver Sands Recovery after immersing herself in the addiction treatment world for several years to figure out what could be done differently to help her daughter and others like her to overcome addiction and stay sober. She believes in a hands-on treatment approach, which includes taking someone out of their environment, providing a 90-day program in a structured environment. During treatment, clients not only recover physically but also learn to live their life again. Lisa is a sought-after expert speaker for recovery support groups, charities, schools, communities, and companies wanting to educate themselves on the explosion of opiate and heroin abuse in our country and the best way to understand, treat, and beat it.
