How to treat heroin addicts
I would have to suggest that you best way how to treat heroin addicts is just as you would treat anyone else granted they may have some bad characteristics but no one is all bad. Do what you can to help them but don’t let them walk all over you either. One has to establish some boundaries or this is exactly what will happen.
Offer to drive them to heroin treatment and If they refuse do not push it because this will only drive them deeper into their addiction. Now do not loan them any type of money for things like rent, they will probably only blow it on heroin. Anyway they will throw at you every hard luck story in the book don’t fall for it.
OK and another thing is if they land in jail do not bail them out let sit no matter what even if they swear up and down they are going to stop using heroin. They may even tell you things like they are going to be real sick with heroin withdrawal and they may die. I still say let them sit but offer to take them to rehab when they get out if they were serious then they will jump at the chance to quit using heroin and go to treatment.
This is perhaps the best way I know how to help a heroin addict is to take these suggestions. I have been there myself the only problem was I was a good con and my family always felt sorry for me and bailed me out of jail every time I called them. Maybe if they had not have done so it would not have taken as long as it did for me to get clean.
I really did mean that I was going to kick heroin when I promised that I would if they would get me out the problem was I could not do it alone. I needed help and so do you. Take action and seek help today.
There are so many qualified drug rehabs out there today its not funny and many of them you will not need a thin dime to get help because that is there goal helping the suffering addict that can not afford rehab so do not give up help is out there if you just take the time to find it.
Can you get addicted to heroin after using it once?
I had a question this week that concerned heroin use so here it is, can you get addicted to heroin after using it once?
I would have to say that this is a catch 22 question because the answer is yes and no. I say yes because if the individual has the hereditary disposition for addiction there is a slim chance they could become addicted to heroin after only using it once but this is highly unlikely. Just because you may not become addicted to heroin the first time is no reason to go out there and use heroin because what happens is the person starts to like it and over time they become addicted to heroin not to mention those who have died from a heroin overdose the first time they tried it.
If you think you may have a problem with heroin and want to quit using heroin I would suggest that you go to heroin treatment there you can receive help for heroin withdrawal as well as residential treatment. One can stop using and find a new way to live with out the use of drugs and I am living proof of this. I am reasonably happy and I am pursuing a degree in Social Work you can get clean and follow your dreams also.
If you know that you have a problem with this drug or any other opiate it is never to late to seek help. Recovery is for those who want it not for those who need it because if everyone that needed it the rooms of NA would be overflowing with addicts.
If you do want help then I would suggest that you speak with someone that has been to rehab or are attending meetings on a regular basis they can help give you direction. Anyone can stop using heroin, lose the desire to use it, and then find a new way to live clean and sober.
Good luck
Methods to stop Dilaudid snorting
How to get help for Dilaudid snorting
This post is all about my dilaudid addiction and how I got help to beat my addiction.
When I first started using this drug I was kind of scared to death shoot them so I snorted dilaudid every day. I used to have a friend that shot them and he introduced me to this method but I was still really scared of shooting dilaudid in fact, I was still scared and could not watch him do me. This did not last long and I was hitting myself. The point I am trying to make here is that snorting dilaudid was not really doing it for me so I started shooting them and it is much more dangerous however the withdrawal is just as bad either way. I would strongly recommend that you do not do what I did because they are pure D hell to kick.
If you think that you may have a problem with dilaudid snorting then I would urge you to seek help. I did not seek help until I was like 34 years old no one need wait that long you can make up your mind to stop snorting hydromorphone today.
One sure fire method to stop dilaudid addiction is to go to rehab. If you do go to rehab you can choose the way in which you would like to go through withdrawal. I personally liked the subutex with a suboxone taper it is for the most part pretty painless. One may not even need rehab thousands of people stop using every day by attending NA meetings the choice is your but you must take action so do so today.
I went thorough treatment so many times I lost count so please do not give up keep trying because one day you will get it right and the miracle will happen.
This post is all about my dilaudid addiction and how I got help to beat my addiction.
When I first started using this drug I was kind of scared to death shoot them so I snorted dilaudid every day. I used to have a friend that shot them and he introduced me to this method but I was still really scared of shooting dilaudid in fact, I was still scared and could not watch him do me. This did not last long and I was hitting myself. The point I am trying to make here is that snorting dilaudid was not really doing it for me so I started shooting them and it is much more dangerous however the withdrawal is just as bad either way. I would strongly recommend that you do not do what I did because they are pure D hell to kick.
If you think that you may have a problem with dilaudid snorting then I would urge you to seek help. I did not seek help until I was like 34 years old no one need wait that long you can make up your mind to stop snorting hydromorphone today.
One sure fire method to stop dilaudid addiction is to go to rehab. If you do go to rehab you can choose the way in which you would like to go through withdrawal. I personally liked the subutex with a suboxone taper it is for the most part pretty painless. One may not even need rehab thousands of people stop using every day by attending NA meetings the choice is your but you must take action so do so today.
I went thorough treatment so many times I lost count so please do not give up keep trying because one day you will get it right and the miracle will happen.
Everyone should keep in mind that It really
does not matter if you are addicted to this opioid drug or another the thing to
do is get help and do not let the number of times that you have been to rehab
hinder you if I would have done that I would not be clean and sober today. I am
confident that any addict and I mean any drug addict can stop using drugs, lose
the desire to use drugs and come out on top free from addiction. I have seen it
many times all you have to do is take action do the footwork and you too can be
free from drug addiction.
There are many opiate rehabs out there that can
treat you addiction all you have to do is make the decision to go. So why not
do it today?
Keep in mind that it is possible to wean off of hydromorphone and if you decide to use this method I would suggest that you speak with the doctor that prescribed you this medication and follow the directions that they give you. If you are buying them on the streets you can slowly reduce the number of milligrams you consume each day. I have do this and it will work better if you give someone you trust your medication and let them dole them out to you as needed.
Keep in mind that it is possible to wean off of hydromorphone and if you decide to use this method I would suggest that you speak with the doctor that prescribed you this medication and follow the directions that they give you. If you are buying them on the streets you can slowly reduce the number of milligrams you consume each day. I have do this and it will work better if you give someone you trust your medication and let them dole them out to you as needed.
How to stop Dilaudid using Suboxone
I believe there is a very good combination out there for those of you who want to stop using dilaudid. It has been around for a short time now and I am not sure everyone understands the options they have if they choose to quit diaudid with suboxone. Now there are a couple of ways you can actually use the dilaudid and suboxone technique.
The first one I will tell you about today is to go to rehab there you can be detoxed by trained individuals with suboxone. One will pretty much rest and sleep during their dilaudid withdrawal. This is pretty much all that will be required of you until you finish and move on to residential treatment that’s right! It is necessary to go to residential if you want to stay clean once you leave rehab. Here is a little preview of what you will do in residential treatment. You will attend lectures about addiction, watch recovery related videos, attend 12 step meetings, and have individual addiction therapy. This is a very good start for anyone who is new to this kind of treatment or for people who did not succeed last time around.
Next I will explain how you can quit using dilaudid with suboxone at home. This is pretty easy to get set up for, all you have to do is find a Dr. who is licensed to prescribe suboxone. Once this is done you simply make an appointment and let them know of your plans to stop using drugs. When you actually talk with the Dr. you can pretty much ask if they have some suggestions on how you can stop using and how long it will take, I mean hypothetically one could quit using in as little as 5 days but I would recommend at least 2 week taper. There is another option and this is suboxone maintenance and this is what I was on and I found it a great way to beat dilaudid addiction.
Suboxone works well for addiction to percocet, oxyycontin, and heroin. If you decided you need help to overcome an addiction to any of these drugs I would suggest going to an opiate rehab of some sort because you can be medically detoxed in 3 to 5 days.
Regardless of what method you choose the important thing is that you stop using as soon as you can. We do not need any more statistics.
If you go to rehab it is extremely important to set up an opiate
addiction recovery aftercare program with your counselor. It has been my
experience that those who fail to do this will soon return to active addiction
being this is what happened to me and many other folks I have come across in my
recovery.
A good recovery program should consist of ongoing daily meeting
attendance and it certainly would not hurt to continue substance addiction
therapy. One thing I have learned is that you can never do to much for your
addiction recovery.
Good luck and God bless
Beating heroin at home for those who do not have insurance
Many people do not have any type of insurance or extra cash lying around to go to heroin rehab so they ask is it possible to beat heroin at home? Well the answer is you certainly can but it is difficult and the most undesirable way to stop using heroin, that’s probably why they call it heroin cold turkey.
Now keep in mind that there may be a drug rehab for addicts with no insurance out there if you are willing to do the footwork to find one.
Like I said for some people this is the only option they have is beating heroin at home.
If you have had enough of using heroin and think you can overcome opiates with an at home heroin detox here are something’s to keep in mind before you jump in.
Most heroin addicts are generally going to be really sick when they quit heroin cold turkey and will have to face heroin symptoms like; insomnia, stomach cramps, irritability, chills or sweats, diarrhea and urges to use.
Now if you think you are able to handle this there are some over the counter medications that can help with your heroin withdrawal. I would defiantly buy some Motrin this is good for headaches and leg cramps, now for insomnia get some Benadryl this should help you sleep, as for the diarrhea get something that contains Imodium.
When I have done this in the past I forced myself to stay awake the day before I intended to stop heroin this will make you very tired and perhaps with any luck you can sleep through the worst of your heroin detox. I think everyone who tries this method should get someone to stay with them this is great for encouragement and moral support and one is less likely to give up and go use with someone else around.
If and when you decide to quit heroin at home you will want to plan on attending some NA meetings or have some other recovery orientated goals to stay clean because you will need all the help you can get to stay clean.
A lot of you will not be able to make it through this type of detox because opiate withdrawal can be devastating; however there are organizations out there that can help you get into rehab but they do not advertise this so the best thing you can do is take action and find one that can help. I know that the Salvation Army has programs that for drug addicts seeking help.
Good luck
Now keep in mind that there may be a drug rehab for addicts with no insurance out there if you are willing to do the footwork to find one.
Like I said for some people this is the only option they have is beating heroin at home.
If you have had enough of using heroin and think you can overcome opiates with an at home heroin detox here are something’s to keep in mind before you jump in.
Most heroin addicts are generally going to be really sick when they quit heroin cold turkey and will have to face heroin symptoms like; insomnia, stomach cramps, irritability, chills or sweats, diarrhea and urges to use.
Now if you think you are able to handle this there are some over the counter medications that can help with your heroin withdrawal. I would defiantly buy some Motrin this is good for headaches and leg cramps, now for insomnia get some Benadryl this should help you sleep, as for the diarrhea get something that contains Imodium.
When I have done this in the past I forced myself to stay awake the day before I intended to stop heroin this will make you very tired and perhaps with any luck you can sleep through the worst of your heroin detox. I think everyone who tries this method should get someone to stay with them this is great for encouragement and moral support and one is less likely to give up and go use with someone else around.
If and when you decide to quit heroin at home you will want to plan on attending some NA meetings or have some other recovery orientated goals to stay clean because you will need all the help you can get to stay clean.
A lot of you will not be able to make it through this type of detox because opiate withdrawal can be devastating; however there are organizations out there that can help you get into rehab but they do not advertise this so the best thing you can do is take action and find one that can help. I know that the Salvation Army has programs that for drug addicts seeking help.
Good luck
How to recover from heroin addiction
In order to recover from heroin addiction one must first of all stop using heroin. Next they may want to get help with some type of heroin treatment or to detox from heroin. This can be done in treatment centers located all over the United State prices and types of treatment available will vary somewhat so do some research and find what suits you.
How to recover from opiates
If you decide to go to heroin treatment you can opt for a heroin detox. This will be done by a staff of trained professionals. They will administer drugs that will help alleviate the suffering of your heroin withdrawal. In order to get your moneys worth plus to help with your opiate addiction recovery I strongly recommend that you go to residential treatment when you finish your heroin withdrawal.
Now when you get out here are some choices that can help with ones addiction recovery. One thing you may want to consider is going to long term heroin treatment. I think this is the best bet for anyone who has went through residential treatment a couple of times and relapsed; in fact this is exactly what I did I was a chronic relapser I have even used minutes after leaving rehab so I knew that I had to take action and do something different which was long term treatment.
What will we do in long term treatment?
Most of the long term treatment facilities will require you to attend 90 meetings in 90 days and you will live in a recovery house or something similar. We had to pay like 30% of our income. Most places you will be allowed to work after two weeks of staying on the property its kind of a probationary period, unless another member of the house takes you to a meeting anyway that’s how it was where I went to treatment.
One can also choose to go to school if they want, this is what I did and I am not very far from getting a bachelors degree in Social Work. I chose this field so I could help others. How can you go wrong with this working and getting paid to help other addicts learn how to stop using heroin and other drugs?
Making opiate addiction recovery plans before leaving rehab
Regardless of if you decide to quit heroin at home or in rehab you will want to make aftercare plans about how you intend to stay clean and sober because those who fail to do this soon return to active addiction. I would suggest that you sit down with pen and paper and make a sound recovery plan. A sound plan would include either 12 step meetings or substance abuse counseling or both. I personally used both to beat heroin.
If you put in just half the time into your recovery that you put into finding ways and means to get more drugs you will be amazed at the results. I have personally seen addicts that came to the fellowship of NA homeless and broke and turn their lives around and have very promising careers now. This can be you too if you are willing to do what we done.
It has been my experience any addict and this means any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use drugs, and find new and better way to live. This means those who work a program and take action every single day. One has the freedom to devise their own recovery program or you can do what I did it work for me and is still working for me and it can work for you also.
Good luck
How to recover from opiates
If you decide to go to heroin treatment you can opt for a heroin detox. This will be done by a staff of trained professionals. They will administer drugs that will help alleviate the suffering of your heroin withdrawal. In order to get your moneys worth plus to help with your opiate addiction recovery I strongly recommend that you go to residential treatment when you finish your heroin withdrawal.
Now when you get out here are some choices that can help with ones addiction recovery. One thing you may want to consider is going to long term heroin treatment. I think this is the best bet for anyone who has went through residential treatment a couple of times and relapsed; in fact this is exactly what I did I was a chronic relapser I have even used minutes after leaving rehab so I knew that I had to take action and do something different which was long term treatment.
Most of the long term treatment facilities will require you to attend 90 meetings in 90 days and you will live in a recovery house or something similar. We had to pay like 30% of our income. Most places you will be allowed to work after two weeks of staying on the property its kind of a probationary period, unless another member of the house takes you to a meeting anyway that’s how it was where I went to treatment.
One can also choose to go to school if they want, this is what I did and I am not very far from getting a bachelors degree in Social Work. I chose this field so I could help others. How can you go wrong with this working and getting paid to help other addicts learn how to stop using heroin and other drugs?
Making opiate addiction recovery plans before leaving rehab
Regardless of if you decide to quit heroin at home or in rehab you will want to make aftercare plans about how you intend to stay clean and sober because those who fail to do this soon return to active addiction. I would suggest that you sit down with pen and paper and make a sound recovery plan. A sound plan would include either 12 step meetings or substance abuse counseling or both. I personally used both to beat heroin.
If you put in just half the time into your recovery that you put into finding ways and means to get more drugs you will be amazed at the results. I have personally seen addicts that came to the fellowship of NA homeless and broke and turn their lives around and have very promising careers now. This can be you too if you are willing to do what we done.
It has been my experience any addict and this means any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use drugs, and find new and better way to live. This means those who work a program and take action every single day. One has the freedom to devise their own recovery program or you can do what I did it work for me and is still working for me and it can work for you also.
Good luck
Getting through Heroin addiction withdrawal with a medical detox
The topic I chose to write about today is heroin addiction withdrawal the reason I chose this topic is because of the large number of addicts who want to quit using heroin and are fearful of the heroin withdrawal. I want to say right off that do not let the fear of what you will have to go through stop you from getting free from heroin.
I know practically everyone has heard rumors of how bad the withdrawal is well the answer to this is it all depends on the way you choose to stop using heroin; for instance, a heroin detox done medically as opposed to heroin cold turkey huge difference here one is relatively painless and the other is a challenge to say the least.
If you choose to detox from this drug in heroin rehab I would suggest that when you make your appointment you should check make sure they will detox you medically. This means that they will give you medications like suboxone to help with your heroin withdrawals this generally takes from 3 to 5 days. I think it is a great way to stop using and for the most part it is painless.
I would recommend that one does go to residential treatment after their deox. This is important for a number of reason one of which is we do not want to go through heroin addiction withdrawal again and end up in another heroin rehab. In residential treatment you will gain the necessary tools to not to return to active addiction again but I have to be right upfront with you it will take action. One can not just lay around and wait for things to happen recovery is a process and it takes a lot of action if you want to stay clean. I always say any fool can get clean but it takes work to remain clean.
OK for action one can start attending NA meetings this is always good for any newcomer who is trying to find a new way to live with out the use of drugs. There you will make friends who are just like you and do not use drugs.
I know practically everyone has heard rumors of how bad the withdrawal is well the answer to this is it all depends on the way you choose to stop using heroin; for instance, a heroin detox done medically as opposed to heroin cold turkey huge difference here one is relatively painless and the other is a challenge to say the least.
If you choose to detox from this drug in heroin rehab I would suggest that when you make your appointment you should check make sure they will detox you medically. This means that they will give you medications like suboxone to help with your heroin withdrawals this generally takes from 3 to 5 days. I think it is a great way to stop using and for the most part it is painless.
I would recommend that one does go to residential treatment after their deox. This is important for a number of reason one of which is we do not want to go through heroin addiction withdrawal again and end up in another heroin rehab. In residential treatment you will gain the necessary tools to not to return to active addiction again but I have to be right upfront with you it will take action. One can not just lay around and wait for things to happen recovery is a process and it takes a lot of action if you want to stay clean. I always say any fool can get clean but it takes work to remain clean.
OK for action one can start attending NA meetings this is always good for any newcomer who is trying to find a new way to live with out the use of drugs. There you will make friends who are just like you and do not use drugs.
What will help get you through heroin detox
How many people are wanting to stop using and wondering how to go about it, plus I am quite certain if you are trying to stop using heroin you probably have wondered what will help them get through heroin detox.
Today I will share with you all some of my experiences and what has helped me to go through heroin detox. I believe the first thing that must happen is the person needs to understand is that we must surrender to the fact that we have the disease of addiction. Once we use we lose all control.
I tried to control my using for years I would quit doing heroin and switch to xanx and drinking and then back again. Oh and lets not forget all the prescription pain relievers I did too. Simply put this did not work it only made me sicker until I surrendered that I could not use any type of drug or alcohol whatsoever I could not get clean. Sure I could stop using heroin for a day or two at the most but this was the extent of it.
Here is an idea that may help get you through your heroin detox make plans to check into a heroin rehab you will have to give them a call and see when you can possibly go into treatment also tell them at this time you would like to detox from heroin and would also like to stay for residential treatment.
First thing that will happen when you arrive is you will meet with the staff and they will go over what types of drugs they are going to use for your heroin withdrawal. Once you start your detox nothing will be required of you so you can basically sleep or go in the smoke area and puff until your heart is content.
When you finish your detox for heoin you will then go to residential heroin treatment where you will learn all about heroin addiction and gain valuable information that you will need to keep from returning to active addiction. One thing I want to stress is do not get involved in any intimate relationships with the other clients they do not there is a old saying to sickies don't make a wellie anyway you will leave together and use soon afterwards mark my words on this treat it like a taboo.
Heroin detox video
How to stop becoming addicted to hydrocodone
Addiction to hydrocodone
To my knowledge addiction to hydrocodone is steadily rising not only in the Untited States but other Countries around the world. I would hazzerd to guess that most people did not say when the were little when I grow up I want to be a be a hydrocodone addict; however it seems to have worked out this way for many of us, we can lay the blame for this because this or that thing in our lives did not turn out the way it was supposed to. The bottom line is if we want to get better and stop using hydrocodone then we have to own it and take responsibility for our lives as well as our addiction to hydrocodone.
In my opinion hydrocodone is over prescribed I mean all one has to do is basically to sprain and ankle or something go to your doctor and tell them of your pain and 9 times out of 10 you will get a prescription for something like vicodin which contains hydrocodone. This can be prevented but you must take action and speak up, ask your doctor if they could prescribe a non narcotic if you feel that you can handle the pain. I am not a Dr. but I have refused drugs containing hydrocodone I have learned that I can not handle any type of mind altering substance so I always inform a new Dr. that I am an addict this is our responsibility too.
In any case if you think you may have a problem with these types of drugs they you should seek help I would suggest that you go to hydrocodone treatment there you can detox from hydrocodone relatively pain free. Once you have finished you detox from hydrocodone when you have finished this you will move on to residential treatment where you will learn how to stop using hydrocodone. This is the best way to kick hydrocodone so look for a rehab in your area and make an appointment and do it today.
To my knowledge addiction to hydrocodone is steadily rising not only in the Untited States but other Countries around the world. I would hazzerd to guess that most people did not say when the were little when I grow up I want to be a be a hydrocodone addict; however it seems to have worked out this way for many of us, we can lay the blame for this because this or that thing in our lives did not turn out the way it was supposed to. The bottom line is if we want to get better and stop using hydrocodone then we have to own it and take responsibility for our lives as well as our addiction to hydrocodone.
In my opinion hydrocodone is over prescribed I mean all one has to do is basically to sprain and ankle or something go to your doctor and tell them of your pain and 9 times out of 10 you will get a prescription for something like vicodin which contains hydrocodone. This can be prevented but you must take action and speak up, ask your doctor if they could prescribe a non narcotic if you feel that you can handle the pain. I am not a Dr. but I have refused drugs containing hydrocodone I have learned that I can not handle any type of mind altering substance so I always inform a new Dr. that I am an addict this is our responsibility too.
In any case if you think you may have a problem with these types of drugs they you should seek help I would suggest that you go to hydrocodone treatment there you can detox from hydrocodone relatively pain free. Once you have finished you detox from hydrocodone when you have finished this you will move on to residential treatment where you will learn how to stop using hydrocodone. This is the best way to kick hydrocodone so look for a rehab in your area and make an appointment and do it today.
How to help a heroin addict overcome drug addiction
How to help a heroin addict to get the help they need to overcome opiate addiction and find recovery
There are no magical tricks or secrets when it comes to these things. Some people probably imagine they can scare, threaten, or coerce an addict into quitting heroin. I am here to tell you that this will not work it will only drive them farther away.
A lot if not all are throwing away their lives and they seem to know it. Threats will mean absolutely nothing to the person who is self destructing. It’s very hard to intimate someone who has nothing to lose. It is possible to influence their behavior but not in a direct manner.
How to help an opiate addict make the decision to go to treatment?
Trying to convince someone to stop using heroin can be very difficult but getting someone to a say they will go to treatment is a lot easier. Most people who are clean today can tell you when they decided that they had enough; for instance, the straw that broke the camels back so to speak this is the moment of complete and utter surrender.
Once someone has reached this point any thing that you do to help them will more than likely work. Pretty much any treatment center they choose to go to will have very good results. If they are not to this point yet then there simply is nothing one can do to help because noting is going to work to help them stop their drug use.
I would now quit enabling them this means give them no money or rides and if they land in jail do not bail them out if you do any of these things to help them it will only delay in them actually getting the help they need.
One of the best ways how to help a person that is addicted to drugs to just offer to drive them to treatment and if they refuse do not push them because they are not ready. I would just prepare myself for when they do surrender and admit that the disease has kicked their butt. Have a plan for this contact some heroin rehabs and see what is available and whether they offer heroin detox.
One will know when this happens because they will ask for help. Now you can bring forth the idea of going to treatment and they will indeed go.
If you have recently got out of rehab then you will want to have an opiate addiction recovery plan in place. I would suggest that you commit to going to a meeting every single day and it would not hurt to also attend substance abuse counseling or maybe some outpatient treatment.
There are no magical tricks or secrets when it comes to these things. Some people probably imagine they can scare, threaten, or coerce an addict into quitting heroin. I am here to tell you that this will not work it will only drive them farther away.
A lot if not all are throwing away their lives and they seem to know it. Threats will mean absolutely nothing to the person who is self destructing. It’s very hard to intimate someone who has nothing to lose. It is possible to influence their behavior but not in a direct manner.
How to help an opiate addict make the decision to go to treatment?
Trying to convince someone to stop using heroin can be very difficult but getting someone to a say they will go to treatment is a lot easier. Most people who are clean today can tell you when they decided that they had enough; for instance, the straw that broke the camels back so to speak this is the moment of complete and utter surrender.
Once someone has reached this point any thing that you do to help them will more than likely work. Pretty much any treatment center they choose to go to will have very good results. If they are not to this point yet then there simply is nothing one can do to help because noting is going to work to help them stop their drug use.
I would now quit enabling them this means give them no money or rides and if they land in jail do not bail them out if you do any of these things to help them it will only delay in them actually getting the help they need.
One of the best ways how to help a person that is addicted to drugs to just offer to drive them to treatment and if they refuse do not push them because they are not ready. I would just prepare myself for when they do surrender and admit that the disease has kicked their butt. Have a plan for this contact some heroin rehabs and see what is available and whether they offer heroin detox.
One will know when this happens because they will ask for help. Now you can bring forth the idea of going to treatment and they will indeed go.
If you have recently got out of rehab then you will want to have an opiate addiction recovery plan in place. I would suggest that you commit to going to a meeting every single day and it would not hurt to also attend substance abuse counseling or maybe some outpatient treatment.
Can I stop withdrawal and get addiction help with Rapid Opiate Detox
How Can I stop heroin withdrawal and get the addiction help I need with Rapid Opiate Detox
It seems that a lot of patients who have gone through the RDD detox for opiates have reported success as far as the elimination of opiate withdrawal symptoms and they report emotional well being as well.
In most cases prior to the actual procedure the patient will go to the facility and meet with certified addiction specialist Dr. for their medical evaluation because being under anesthesia does have risks people with high blood pressure will be refused the Rapid Drug Detox and this is understandable.
You'll be made very comfortable
The day of the procedure you be given medication that will help you to relax before going under anesthesia. Once you are under drugs you will be given medication that will remove all the opiates from your body. When you are finished you will spend the day in recovery where you will be watched by a medical staff you will more than likely not remember anything of your opiate withdrawal. Then you return to your room for the next couple of days where you will be made as comfortable as possible to finish the process most of the time will probably be spent sleeping or resting. I think for those who can afford it this is a great way how to stop withdrawal with Rapid opiate detox.
If there happens to be any remaining discomfort the Dr’s will see to it that you are taken care of. Nurses and Dr’s are always available.The total stay for the RDD procedure is around 3-4 days.
I have to be honest this all sounds to good to be true there are some hitches to the RDD method of opiate detox. One drawback is that it is very expensive one place advertises for $7000. If you intend to do a RDD then I would certainly look around because prices will probably vary considerably.
One more thing one needs to think about is that it can be dangerous. It has been reported that patients have died from this procedure from being under too long so again check out the place you intend to use for your rapid drug detox.
Check out this video on Rapid drug detox.
How to stop marijuana addiction
I used to be one of the people who rejected the idea of marijuana addiction and I am reasonably sure I am not alone. I would compare it to other drugs that I used like heroin which had a serious withdrawal that made you sicker than a dog when you stopped using it; however, marijuana is really addictive and the person who uses this drug quite frequently should take a look at some of their behavior. How much money are you spending on it and do you blow off things in order to get high. It may not make you sick like other drugs when stopped but it can still have a powerful negative effect on your life.
I have come to realize that people who use marijuana on a regular basis and regular means everyday are doing so to numb their feelings. This way they can go through the motions of life and avoid any uncomfortable feelings; for instance a person feels like they are all alone in the world so they use to cover that feeling up. I was also one of those persons that avoided my feelings at all costs.
It is easy to get lulled into this type of trap without even recognizing it. Marijuana is very good for covering are feelings it can bring us up when we are depressed, relieve us of anger, and is great for sexual arousal.
Well you may be saying then why is this so bad? The reason is that the marijuana addict in question will come to depend on marijuana to control their feelings. Therefore people who become addicted to marijuana to cover their emotions or on an emotional level so to speak. Once this happens it becomes like an instinct that whenever they are uncomfortable they will feel the need to smoke some weed. The reason this works so well is that marijuana changes are thoughts and feelings rather quickly.
I think the real deal is that the addict uses this drug to cope with life when in fact they may say they are just using because it makes them feel good but there is something else going on with them on a much deeper level.
Marijuana addiction here is some ways how to quit smoking weed.
- One way is to stop smoking marijuana on your own.
- Another idea would be 12 step programs like NA and AA.
- I think seeing a therapist is an excellent choice.
- There is also outpatient therapy.
- Inpatient treatment may be another good idea.
6. Marijuana rehab
These are all good options to help persons stop using marijuana. Some of us may need a couple of these types of help for their marijuana addiction.
Here is a video on marijuana addiction.
How to stop opiate withdrawal
There are a few choices when it comes to opiate withdrawal for the person who is struggling with the challenge of quitting and opiate dependence whether this may be from prescription medications that contain hydrocodone or heroin. It you happen to be thinking about stopping your opiate use then it is good to know one has a few options.
Cold turkey Opiates at home
The first way I will share with is called how to stop using opiates like vicodin or heroin cold turkey at home
Some people simply have no other options than to go cold turkey heroin at home a lot of the time this is due to no insurance or they simply were to addicted to hold down any sort of job. This is a very hard way to detox from heroin and not to dissuade you but most people give up before they are half way thorough.
I would only use this method as a last resort. I would search for private funding or county funding in the area I would like to get help to detox for heroin.
If you decide or have no other option than to go this route the first thing you should do is figure out who you can get to come and stay with you while you kick vicodin or heroin or any other opiates that you are addicted to. The reason you want someone to stay with you is that because when your withdrawals are at there worst having someone there in your corner to encourage you will make it harder for you to give up.
The next thing is to plan a day to stop using drugs and try your best to stay awake as much as possible a couple of days before. This may help you to sleep through the worst of your withdraw.
You will also want to get some Motrin and Tylenol they can come in handy for leg cramping and headaches. I would also get some anti diarrhea medication and some Benadrly just in case you still are unable to sleep.
To me one of the best ways to go through heroin or vicodin withdrawal would be by going to some type of treatment so I would suggest that you find a local treatment center that is able to treat you for opiate addiction. Give them a call find out about there funding and make arrangements to get in. If you do not have insurance most places will take Medicaid if this does not work look into getting Government funding to help pay for your stay.
Once you get in to rehab they will usually detox you for opiates medically so you will be in the detox unit for 3 to 5 days. While there you will be cared for by trained medical assistants. The will use prescription medications to help make you more comfortable during your withdrawal. Keep in mind that most places will make you very comfortable because they know how sick we get when we quit using opiates. They will be there to help regardless whether you are withdrawing from heroin or hydrocodone pills like vicodin.
What happens in Residential Treatment
When you complete this phase of treatment the next step is residential treatment. There they will help you to get the information how to live a great new life clean without the use of drugs. If you only detox there is no doubt in my mind you will use again maybe as soon as you leave treatment.
In residential all patients are required to attend Lectures, Group Therapy, one on one Substance Abuse Counseling, and 12 step meetings like NA and AA.
When you do leave make sure you have an after care plan this is essential for all recovering addicts who leave treatment.
Taking action to beat addiction
Dealing with an addiction to drugs like heroin can be very difficult to overcome but it can be done I am living proof of that. One thing that is necessary to overcome addiction is that you must be willing to take action and I would suggest getting in the habit of doing this on a daily basis. One can begin this process but going to rehab. If you have been to rehab and are coming back from a relapse then simply pick yourself up and go to a meeting and share what it was like out there and if you can not stop using heroin or other opiates then by all means go back to treatment and get some drug addiction help.
Cold turkey Opiates at home
The first way I will share with is called how to stop using opiates like vicodin or heroin cold turkey at home
Some people simply have no other options than to go cold turkey heroin at home a lot of the time this is due to no insurance or they simply were to addicted to hold down any sort of job. This is a very hard way to detox from heroin and not to dissuade you but most people give up before they are half way thorough.
I would only use this method as a last resort. I would search for private funding or county funding in the area I would like to get help to detox for heroin.
The next thing is to plan a day to stop using drugs and try your best to stay awake as much as possible a couple of days before. This may help you to sleep through the worst of your withdraw.
You will also want to get some Motrin and Tylenol they can come in handy for leg cramping and headaches. I would also get some anti diarrhea medication and some Benadrly just in case you still are unable to sleep.
To me one of the best ways to go through heroin or vicodin withdrawal would be by going to some type of treatment so I would suggest that you find a local treatment center that is able to treat you for opiate addiction. Give them a call find out about there funding and make arrangements to get in. If you do not have insurance most places will take Medicaid if this does not work look into getting Government funding to help pay for your stay.
Once you get in to rehab they will usually detox you for opiates medically so you will be in the detox unit for 3 to 5 days. While there you will be cared for by trained medical assistants. The will use prescription medications to help make you more comfortable during your withdrawal. Keep in mind that most places will make you very comfortable because they know how sick we get when we quit using opiates. They will be there to help regardless whether you are withdrawing from heroin or hydrocodone pills like vicodin.
What happens in Residential Treatment
When you complete this phase of treatment the next step is residential treatment. There they will help you to get the information how to live a great new life clean without the use of drugs. If you only detox there is no doubt in my mind you will use again maybe as soon as you leave treatment.
In residential all patients are required to attend Lectures, Group Therapy, one on one Substance Abuse Counseling, and 12 step meetings like NA and AA.
When you do leave make sure you have an after care plan this is essential for all recovering addicts who leave treatment.
Taking action to beat addiction
Dealing with an addiction to drugs like heroin can be very difficult to overcome but it can be done I am living proof of that. One thing that is necessary to overcome addiction is that you must be willing to take action and I would suggest getting in the habit of doing this on a daily basis. One can begin this process but going to rehab. If you have been to rehab and are coming back from a relapse then simply pick yourself up and go to a meeting and share what it was like out there and if you can not stop using heroin or other opiates then by all means go back to treatment and get some drug addiction help.
All about Dilaudid and how to overcome it
One of the most powerful pain relieving medications happens to be a drug called dilaudid which happens to be the trade name for hydromorphone. Dilaudid is a derivative of morphine and is vary potent opioid drug.
It was first researched and developed in Germany in 1924, it was hoped that it would be Superior to heroin with less side effects and potential for addiction. It was available for public use in 1926. The controlled substance act of 1970 listed all drugs containing hydromorphone as a Schedule II narcotic. The only problem was not long after there were reports of dilaudid addiction being confirmed.
Dilaudid as a rule is prescribed for use in patients with painful conditions like cancer and is used frequently following surgery. They have also proven successful in treating painful coughing and bronchial conditions. Emergency rooms frequently use this drug for things like broken bones and what not.
A few of the Side effects for dilaudid include itching, confusion, sedation, vomiting, dilaudid can be addicting so patients should use caution while using this medication.
Dilaudid is well known in the heroin culture heroin addicts often use this drug as a replacement for heroin. I happen to be one of those people who abused dilaudid on a regular basis. I acquired a dilaudid addiction after using this drug daily for over a year. If you think you may be addicted to dilaudid seek help right away to stop using dilaudid before you get beyond the point of no return there is no shame in admitting one has a drug problem the only shame is not doing anything about it.
There are treatment centers that specialize in helping people who are addicted to opiates you can even detox for dilaudid there without the fear of a painful dilaudid withdrawal and once again I have done that too.
If you do decide to do something about your dilaudid addiction. Get help today!
Stop at Home heroin detox with suboxone
Home heroin detox with suboxone
I believe it is important for others to know that they have options when it comes to quitting heroin. With this being said here is a great way to quit heroin. It is called home heroin detox with suboxone. I have used this method in the past and it will well but work but there is a big drawback to it though and this is because suboxone is very expensive and as of yet no insurance will cover it. There may be a way to get around this and find some private funding so look around if you are interested in detoxing with suboxone.
A person will have to decide whether they want to quit using heroin in a couple of weeks or they need to do a suboxone maintenance. My doctor recommend that I stay on suboxone for a long period because I was a well seasoned heroin addict. The final decision can be discussed between you and your physician.
The first thing one has to do is find a licensed physician near them that can prescribe suboxone. Once this is done make an appointment to meet with the Dr. and tell them of your plans to stop using at this time ask them if they have any recommendations for you. Maybe you already know how you want to stop if this is the case simply let them know and they will write you a prescription for the dosage and how often they can be taken. If they happen to not be strong enough do not freak out this does happen just give them a call and they will up your dosage. This has happened to me this is why I am letting you know about this.
Now once you are actually doing your home heroin detox with suboxone you can be comfortable with the idea of not having to worry about the heroin withdrawal with suboxone this should be a relief to all. Itwill be important that you do other things for your recovery. Maybe NA meetings will help you I went to NA meetings every day when I first stopped using but we must take action that is what recovery is all about. Anyway I think this should be a great start for anyone who wants to stop heroin with suboxone.
Good luck
I believe it is important for others to know that they have options when it comes to quitting heroin. With this being said here is a great way to quit heroin. It is called home heroin detox with suboxone. I have used this method in the past and it will well but work but there is a big drawback to it though and this is because suboxone is very expensive and as of yet no insurance will cover it. There may be a way to get around this and find some private funding so look around if you are interested in detoxing with suboxone.
A person will have to decide whether they want to quit using heroin in a couple of weeks or they need to do a suboxone maintenance. My doctor recommend that I stay on suboxone for a long period because I was a well seasoned heroin addict. The final decision can be discussed between you and your physician.
The first thing one has to do is find a licensed physician near them that can prescribe suboxone. Once this is done make an appointment to meet with the Dr. and tell them of your plans to stop using at this time ask them if they have any recommendations for you. Maybe you already know how you want to stop if this is the case simply let them know and they will write you a prescription for the dosage and how often they can be taken. If they happen to not be strong enough do not freak out this does happen just give them a call and they will up your dosage. This has happened to me this is why I am letting you know about this.
Now once you are actually doing your home heroin detox with suboxone you can be comfortable with the idea of not having to worry about the heroin withdrawal with suboxone this should be a relief to all. Itwill be important that you do other things for your recovery. Maybe NA meetings will help you I went to NA meetings every day when I first stopped using but we must take action that is what recovery is all about. Anyway I think this should be a great start for anyone who wants to stop heroin with suboxone.
Good luck
Quitting dilaudid with addiction treatment
I want to share with everyone a little bit about quitting dilaudid. I have quit using dilaudid a few times so bear with me here. One has to be able to admit total and complete defeat from dilaudid addiction a total surrender is necessary for this. Once this happens you can begin the recovery process this will take action on your part there are no magic wands.
Ok first thing I would suggest is to remove any paraphernalia from your home. Next I would tell all of my friends of my plans to stop using dilaudid this means that they will have to go if you want to recover from dilaudid addiction. They are just rent a buddy's anyway once they see that you are clean they will be gone anyway but we can’t count on this so simply advise them not to come around.
As far as quitting dilaudid I would recommend going to addiction treatment there you can be detoxed from dilaudid medically and you will be rather comfortable during your dilaudid withdrawal.
I have actually done this several times some of us do not stay clean the first time around so if this is your 5th or your 10th do not give up before the miracle happens. It took me a long time to finally get clean and put all the relapses behind me you can to. When you finish your dilaudid withdrawal I would suggest that you continue on with residential treatment so you can learn how to stay clean when you leave. Without residential treatment your chances are slim and none.
I would even think about going to long term heroin treatment. I went to long term treatment for 2 years and I learned a lot about myself and the reasons I could not stay clean so you may want to do go yourself.
Stop heroin cold turkey using these unique recovery methods
Stop cold turkey heroin
A lot of people have no other choice but to stop heroin cold turkey. I think the main reason for this is that they have no insurance to cover a stay in heroin rehab.
If you have been thinking about stopping heroin cold turkey here is a list of things that may also help you to make up your mind because it will take action on your part to beat heroin addiction.
1. Be prepared for stomach and leg cramps.
2. Another thing you need to be aware of is insomnia.
3. Hot or cold sweats and goose bumps.
4. Runny nose and diorama.
5. Anxiety.
6. Wanting to use- urges.
This is just a few of the most common heroin withdrawal symptoms there can be a lot more.
If you choose to stop heroin cold turkey I would suggest you may want to stay awake a lot a couple of days before you actually quit this may help you to sleep through a lot of the withdrawal.
I would also invite someone to stay with me because an addict alone is in bad company plus it will encourage you not to give up.
Now I think it is necessary to get a few medications to help you with headace and leg cramps Motrin works fine for this you will probably have trouble sleeping so get some over the counter Benadryl. With all of this you are ready to detox from heroin.
I would make some plans for after you stop using heroin cold turkey. This could include finding out where the local NA meetings are and what time they meet. I would make a list of the meetings I planned on attending. Attending meetings will help get you out of the house and allow you to make some new friends that do not use drugs I can not stress enough how important this is.
A lot of people have no other choice but to stop heroin cold turkey. I think the main reason for this is that they have no insurance to cover a stay in heroin rehab.
If you have been thinking about stopping heroin cold turkey here is a list of things that may also help you to make up your mind because it will take action on your part to beat heroin addiction.
1. Be prepared for stomach and leg cramps.
2. Another thing you need to be aware of is insomnia.
3. Hot or cold sweats and goose bumps.
4. Runny nose and diorama.
5. Anxiety.
6. Wanting to use- urges.
This is just a few of the most common heroin withdrawal symptoms there can be a lot more.
If you choose to stop heroin cold turkey I would suggest you may want to stay awake a lot a couple of days before you actually quit this may help you to sleep through a lot of the withdrawal.
I would also invite someone to stay with me because an addict alone is in bad company plus it will encourage you not to give up.
Now I think it is necessary to get a few medications to help you with headace and leg cramps Motrin works fine for this you will probably have trouble sleeping so get some over the counter Benadryl. With all of this you are ready to detox from heroin.
I would make some plans for after you stop using heroin cold turkey. This could include finding out where the local NA meetings are and what time they meet. I would make a list of the meetings I planned on attending. Attending meetings will help get you out of the house and allow you to make some new friends that do not use drugs I can not stress enough how important this is.
Using the Heroin withdrawal with suboxone method to beat addiction
If you have came to the conclusion that you are tired of using heroin and have tried time and time again unsuccessfully to stop then here is something that you may not have tried and it is called heroin withdrawal with suboxone.
There are a couple ways you can actually use suboxone to kick heroin one of them is to go to heroin treatment. There they will withdrawal you from heroin using suboxone and this will more undoubtedly be done by a staff of trained professionals.
Keep in mind that there will be no pressure on you to do anything so you can basically take it easy for the first 3 to 5 days while you are detoxing from heroin. Then you can move on to residential treatment\
The next way I am going to share with you can be done in the comfort of your own home however; suboxone is very expensive so this will not be for everyone. It can be justified because look at the amount we were spending on heroin every day so this is a drop in the bucket compared to that and if it works you will save an unlimited amount of money.The first thing you will need to do is find a Dr. that is licensed to prescribe suboxone. Then you will have to make an appointment, you should be able to get in rather fast because they are pretty much prepared for this and they know we need help fast. Now once you meet with the Dr. tell him of your plans to stop using heroin and ask to be placed on suboxone also at this time let him know exactly the way you would like to do it. If you are unsure then ask for help.
I know you can do a heroin withdrawal with suboxone in as little as 14 to 21 days it is basically a personal preference. The Dr. is well trained for this and can set you up for a fast or a long heroin detox with suboxone.
One thing that I would suggest for anyone choosing to quit using opiate is that they have a heroin or opiate addiction recovery plan in place before they ever start a detox because it has been my experience that those who ignore this part of their plan will not manage to stay clean a sober. A good plan should include things like attending 12 step meetings or substance abuse counseling. When I first got clean I used both and it helped me to build a solid addiction recovery foundation. I give thanks to God for addiction to addiction counseling and NA.
How you can Stop shooting heroin
It seems to me where I came from I did not know a lot of people who snorted heroin. The people who I hung out with shot heroin and a lot of them were street people to me snorting heroin was just a waste. This started in the 70’s. I think I got my first heroin habit or in other words heroin addiction by shooting heroin.
I would not wish shooting heroin on my worst enemy. It is a low down dirty life. I have seen pretty near everything in my using days. I have seen heroin addicts o d and get there pockets cleaned as a matter a fact what goes around comes around holds true here too because I got clipped a couple times when I fell out.
One time I overdosed from shooting heroin and came to in the hospital with tubes in me all over the place. I asked the nurse if I could speak to the Dr. and when I finally did get to see him I asked if I could go home he said why do you have some more heroin there? I told him no but I was lying because I did. I am telling you this part for the reason which is to let others know just how far addiction will take you.
I mean here I was I almost died from a heroin overdose and as soon as I was able to speak I was thinking about how I could get high again, now that is insanity at its best there was no way I could stop shooting heroin.
The best thing you can do if you want to learn how to stop shooting heroin is to make an appointment to go to heroin treatment. There are also other things you can do to get clean and stop shooting heroin one of which works great is heroin detox. I have done both of these methods to get clean. Give yourself a break and get clean yourself you will no longer have to worry about running out what a relief that is.
Heroin video
I would not wish shooting heroin on my worst enemy. It is a low down dirty life. I have seen pretty near everything in my using days. I have seen heroin addicts o d and get there pockets cleaned as a matter a fact what goes around comes around holds true here too because I got clipped a couple times when I fell out.
One time I overdosed from shooting heroin and came to in the hospital with tubes in me all over the place. I asked the nurse if I could speak to the Dr. and when I finally did get to see him I asked if I could go home he said why do you have some more heroin there? I told him no but I was lying because I did. I am telling you this part for the reason which is to let others know just how far addiction will take you.
I mean here I was I almost died from a heroin overdose and as soon as I was able to speak I was thinking about how I could get high again, now that is insanity at its best there was no way I could stop shooting heroin.
The best thing you can do if you want to learn how to stop shooting heroin is to make an appointment to go to heroin treatment. There are also other things you can do to get clean and stop shooting heroin one of which works great is heroin detox. I have done both of these methods to get clean. Give yourself a break and get clean yourself you will no longer have to worry about running out what a relief that is.
Heroin video
Life without vicodin can be very rewarding
Can you imagine what a life without vicodin would be like if you are making an attempt to learn how to stop using vicodin one thing that you will probably be telling yourself is that you will have to give them up for the rest of your life. I used to think like this and it is very depressing to say the least after all vicodin was there for us as a fail safe. We used it to cover our feeling, give us courage, hope, and many other things and when you think about taking it away for the rest of your life it is very overwhelming and this is the way vicodin addiction works on us.
Trust me there is a better way of life without the use of vicodin but it will take action on your part to achieve a better life. No one is going to wave a magic wan over you and make everything OK or it is not going to happen by osmosis. One thing I can tell you is that you will get what ever you put in we have a saying in NA that if you put your whole self in you will get your whole self out. I have pretty much found this to be true as far as my recovery goes the more effort I put in the greater the rewards.
The first thing though is to stop using vicodin there are places you can get help like hydrocodone treatment they can even detox you this is great.
With because with type of treatment it will help stop vicodin withdrawals. When you get out of treatment focus on going to meetings meeting new people and your life will begin to get better. I would suggest that you go to as many recovery related functions as possible this will improve your social skills and open up doors that you would never have dreamed were possible.
There are new and better ways to live without having to rely on drugs
Once you get a little clean time under you and are felling better you may want to go back to school or get a better job well this is possible. I used for well over 30 years and I got clean in long term treatment and went back to school I am not to far from getting my bachelors degree now in Social Work. This is just to let you know that lost dreams do awaken and life without vicodin is a hell of a lot better. Why not give it a try today.
Trust me there is a better way of life without the use of vicodin but it will take action on your part to achieve a better life. No one is going to wave a magic wan over you and make everything OK or it is not going to happen by osmosis. One thing I can tell you is that you will get what ever you put in we have a saying in NA that if you put your whole self in you will get your whole self out. I have pretty much found this to be true as far as my recovery goes the more effort I put in the greater the rewards.
The first thing though is to stop using vicodin there are places you can get help like hydrocodone treatment they can even detox you this is great.
With because with type of treatment it will help stop vicodin withdrawals. When you get out of treatment focus on going to meetings meeting new people and your life will begin to get better. I would suggest that you go to as many recovery related functions as possible this will improve your social skills and open up doors that you would never have dreamed were possible.
There are new and better ways to live without having to rely on drugs
Once you get a little clean time under you and are felling better you may want to go back to school or get a better job well this is possible. I used for well over 30 years and I got clean in long term treatment and went back to school I am not to far from getting my bachelors degree now in Social Work. This is just to let you know that lost dreams do awaken and life without vicodin is a hell of a lot better. Why not give it a try today.
Kick heroin withdrawal symptoms help
Kick heroin withdrawal symptoms help
The Road to Reocvery
Heroin is a very powerful drug therefore the way you choose to kick heroin and how you can get help for the withdrawal symptoms are many. The question is how you want to go about it, do you want to stay home and tough it out on the couch watching movies or would you rather go to treatment for heroin detox.
Now if you choose to stay home and withdrawal from heroin this is called heroin cold turkey and it is very hard to do and it will try your last nerve but many have done it this way because a lot of individuals simply can not afford to go to treatment so this is their only option.
If you do decide to stay at home and dry out then one must understand exactly what they will be facing so here are a few of the heroin symptoms.
1. Nausea and vomiting.
2. Insomnia.
3. Sweats.
4. Chills or goose bumps.
5. No appetite.
6. Dehydration.
7. Strong desire to use.
8. Depression
If you think you can handle the heroin withdrawal this way with no drugs except over the counter medication then by all means go for it. I have done it but it is hard. If you do this you must follow this up immediately with something that is based on recovery for instance, NA meetings. I did not and the results were back to the same old thing the getting and using drugs and finding new ways to get more again so do not do as I did.
If this is not for you then maybe heroin detox is. This type of treatment is a lot easier on the mind as well as the body because you can go through heroin withdrawal with hardly any discomfort at all. They will generally detox you using prescription medications to help you with this. In any case do something or you will more than likely land in prison or die from a heroin overdose because the deck is stacked against you.
Good luck
The Road to Reocvery
Heroin is a very powerful drug therefore the way you choose to kick heroin and how you can get help for the withdrawal symptoms are many. The question is how you want to go about it, do you want to stay home and tough it out on the couch watching movies or would you rather go to treatment for heroin detox.
Now if you choose to stay home and withdrawal from heroin this is called heroin cold turkey and it is very hard to do and it will try your last nerve but many have done it this way because a lot of individuals simply can not afford to go to treatment so this is their only option.
If you do decide to stay at home and dry out then one must understand exactly what they will be facing so here are a few of the heroin symptoms.
1. Nausea and vomiting.
2. Insomnia.
3. Sweats.
4. Chills or goose bumps.
5. No appetite.
6. Dehydration.
7. Strong desire to use.
8. Depression
If you think you can handle the heroin withdrawal this way with no drugs except over the counter medication then by all means go for it. I have done it but it is hard. If you do this you must follow this up immediately with something that is based on recovery for instance, NA meetings. I did not and the results were back to the same old thing the getting and using drugs and finding new ways to get more again so do not do as I did.
If this is not for you then maybe heroin detox is. This type of treatment is a lot easier on the mind as well as the body because you can go through heroin withdrawal with hardly any discomfort at all. They will generally detox you using prescription medications to help you with this. In any case do something or you will more than likely land in prison or die from a heroin overdose because the deck is stacked against you.
Good luck
What is the Heroin withdrawal length
The question people seem to be interested a lot in lately is heroin withdrawal length. This can vary quite a bit because there are a few differentiating factors that need to be figured in to come up with the desired answer. The first question I would ask is how long you have been using heroin and the second is how much. I would also consider the frequency of use to determine how rough your heroin withdrawal may be.
I mean are you just a casual user and picked up a habit along the way or are you a full blown heroin shooting junkie. If this is the case your withdrawal may be a lot harder to get through.
Today I will discuss the moderate heroin user who wants to know the heroin withdrawal length. Like I said do the math and figure out where you stand but anyway if a person just stops using heroin for what ever reason I can tell you that from my experience that you can pretty much depend on without a doubt that the heroin withdrawal to kick in pretty good within the first 24 hours but again this will depend on the amount used. If you are a very heavy user you could start to withdrawal in as little as 6 to 8 hours.
Heroin withdrawal
Now let’s say you have just stopped using heroin you can plan on being good and sick for anywhere from 3 to 5 days but post acute withdrawal can last a few years because of the damage we have done to are bodies.
OK During this time you will experience wanting to use or in other words urges, cold or hot sweats, headache, muscle cramps, diarrhea, insomnia, and goose bumps, do not freak out this is the common side effects of heroin detox.
I would not worry about the time it will take instead I would focus on a positive recovery based solution; for instance, what are you going to do for your recovery to ensure that you stay clean when your heroin withdrawal is finished. I would suggest that you write every thing down that you are willing to do for your recovery on paper and make a commitment to take the action to do everything on the list.
This may include making a commitment to attend 12 step meetings like NA or make an appointment to some one on one addiction therapy sessions. The thing I am getting at here is that if you do not take positive action right from the get go you will inevitably relapse and end up back in the same familiar predicament.
This is the way I got clean at home and anyone can get clean and lose the desire to use this includes you too.
Good luck
I mean are you just a casual user and picked up a habit along the way or are you a full blown heroin shooting junkie. If this is the case your withdrawal may be a lot harder to get through.
Today I will discuss the moderate heroin user who wants to know the heroin withdrawal length. Like I said do the math and figure out where you stand but anyway if a person just stops using heroin for what ever reason I can tell you that from my experience that you can pretty much depend on without a doubt that the heroin withdrawal to kick in pretty good within the first 24 hours but again this will depend on the amount used. If you are a very heavy user you could start to withdrawal in as little as 6 to 8 hours.
Heroin withdrawal
Now let’s say you have just stopped using heroin you can plan on being good and sick for anywhere from 3 to 5 days but post acute withdrawal can last a few years because of the damage we have done to are bodies.
OK During this time you will experience wanting to use or in other words urges, cold or hot sweats, headache, muscle cramps, diarrhea, insomnia, and goose bumps, do not freak out this is the common side effects of heroin detox.
I would not worry about the time it will take instead I would focus on a positive recovery based solution; for instance, what are you going to do for your recovery to ensure that you stay clean when your heroin withdrawal is finished. I would suggest that you write every thing down that you are willing to do for your recovery on paper and make a commitment to take the action to do everything on the list.
This may include making a commitment to attend 12 step meetings like NA or make an appointment to some one on one addiction therapy sessions. The thing I am getting at here is that if you do not take positive action right from the get go you will inevitably relapse and end up back in the same familiar predicament.
This is the way I got clean at home and anyone can get clean and lose the desire to use this includes you too.
Good luck
Home heroin detox with subutex
How many people would like stop heroin at home well it can be done with little or no discomfort. I will attempt to guide you through the steps of how to do a heroin home detox with subutex. Subutex and suboxone are the first drugs that can actually be prescribed from a doctors office by specially trained physicians. I will let you know right off the bat that subutex or suboxone will be very expensive and I know of no insurance that will cover it as of yet. There may be somewhere I am unfamiliar with where you can go for help to get your prescription filled.
OK with this out of the way first thing you will want to do is find a Dr. that can actually prescribe this medication. Once you do make an appointment and tell the Dr. of your plans to do a home heroin detox with subutex ask them to write you a prescription for the subutex at this time you can inform them of how long you would like to be on the drug plus ask them for suggestions on the best way to stop using heroin at home with subutex. They probably have several different plans available for you.
Now if you only intend to use subutex for your heroin withdrawal then you will need a plan for when you stop using subutex for instance do you plan on attending NA meetings.
Maybe you are you going to go to drug addiction therapy? These things need to contemplated or you will relapse very soon after you stop the medication and you can just about guarantee this. A plan of action is the main ingredient for any recovering addict. I had a plan and stuck to it and I am drug free today because of this.
If you decide that you like this plan then by all means go for it will probably be the best way to go for you. Like I said earlier it is expensive but then again look at what we were willing to pay for are heroin. If you look at it like this is it really that expensive I think not.
OK with this out of the way first thing you will want to do is find a Dr. that can actually prescribe this medication. Once you do make an appointment and tell the Dr. of your plans to do a home heroin detox with subutex ask them to write you a prescription for the subutex at this time you can inform them of how long you would like to be on the drug plus ask them for suggestions on the best way to stop using heroin at home with subutex. They probably have several different plans available for you.
Now if you only intend to use subutex for your heroin withdrawal then you will need a plan for when you stop using subutex for instance do you plan on attending NA meetings.
Maybe you are you going to go to drug addiction therapy? These things need to contemplated or you will relapse very soon after you stop the medication and you can just about guarantee this. A plan of action is the main ingredient for any recovering addict. I had a plan and stuck to it and I am drug free today because of this.
If you decide that you like this plan then by all means go for it will probably be the best way to go for you. Like I said earlier it is expensive but then again look at what we were willing to pay for are heroin. If you look at it like this is it really that expensive I think not.
How to stop smoking heroin chasing the dragon
I am not exactly sure how popular smoking heroin is in the United States I know it is popular in other countries. I think in recent years it has started to gain in popularity with our youth and perhaps older heroin addicts. One reason for this is that the potency of heroin has risen over the years.
This has caused a decrease in the number of new heroin addicts who ares hooting heroin. I am not real sure if this is a good thing or not because it does not matter rather your injecting, or snorting it lives will be lost and people will become addicted to it.
I believe that when people first started smoking they called it chasing the dragon. This term came from Hong kong which refers to placing heroin on foil and smoking.
If you want to then you must take action. First thing you need to do is make commitment to put down the drug. Maybe going to some NA meetings will help you do this you may also think about trying addiction counseling.
If this does not help then I would suggest that you try going to heroin treatment there you will learn how to stop using heroin and a whole lot of other very important things that will more than likely save your life if you follow the directions of this program.
Now the action begins with finding a treatment facility in your vicinity and give them a call and let them know of your plans to stop using and at this time ask them if they have a medical ward for heroin detox if they do ask them the soonest day you can come in; furthermore, at the same time ask them if they have residential treatment because you will need this if you sincerely want to taking smoking.
Now once you enter treatment they will detox you medically from heroin using suboxone this will take 3 to 5 days. Then its on to residential treatment where you will learn how to quit heroin. Most places will have you attend group therapy, lectures, go to meetings, and have individual counseling. This should be a great start for any addict and if you use the tools you were given in treatment you will stay clean and find a new way to liver.
WHAT IS HEROIN?
Is an actually a semi synthetic drug which is synthesized from morphine and a derivative of the opium poppy. Heroin was used as a pain killer until it was banned in the United States.
Heroin erowid
You can find out a lot more about this drug on the popular website about drugs,although you probably will not find a lot of information on how to stop using. Instead, you will find info about how to use and abuse the drug. Not very useful if you are trying to get stop.
Chasing the Dragon
The phrase "chasing the dragon" is a street term for heroin smoking. The phrase was originally coined in Hong Kong although heroin is smoked in many countries around the world. Heroin is smoked by placing it on a layer of foil and heating it to the point where it produces a vapor. The heated vapor is then inhaled and the person is quickly under the influence of "the dragon."
SMOKING HEROIN AKA CHASING THE DRAGON IS VERY ADDICTIVE
Opiate drugs are highly addictive and addiction can come through several avenues. Some addicts smoke heroin as previously mentioned, while others inject it into their veins with needles. Many individuals believe that smoking this drug is less dangerous than injecting it but this is not true.
Professionals say that addicts should smoke rather than inject heroin
There are many dangers associated with heroin use and unfortunately some drug counselors advise people to smoke rather than inject heroin in order to avoid contracting AIDS or other illnesses from the use of needles. Additionally, the impurities associated with heroin lead some individuals to believe that smoking the drug eliminates the chance of accidental heroin overdose.
However, new evidence suggests that there are just as many risk factors associated with the smoking of heroin as there are with injections or for that matter snorting the big H. Medical research has proven that heroin smokers can experience severe side effects such as loss of speech or muscle control that can worsen until it eventually leads to paralysis or death. The only guarantee of avoiding such side effects is to avoid the use of heroin entirely.
Those with a genuine desire to change their lives and rid themselves of their heroin addiction for good can acquire help at a drug rehabilitation center or drug addiction program. This way a person can get detoxed in a comfortable environment with experienced people there to help him or her through the process.
Upon arrival at such a facility, each patient is given medications that help to ease the withdrawal symptoms commonly experienced. In certain cases, one may feel sick or experience physical symptoms that are very unpleasant. The detox process takes approximately five days and it is not always pleasant but it is well worth it for those who want to gain their freedom from heroin smoking and the negative lifestyle that goes with it.
It is also essential to continue treatment after being discharged from the rehab center. Experts recommend attending an outpatient substance abuse treatment center where lectures can be attended and one can participate in, group therapy. Some programs loosely follow the well known 12 step program which is formatted to assist those with addiction to avoid returning to their former lifestyle.
Government or state funded rehab for people without insurance
Anyone with an addiction problem should not wait, but seek help from a professional. It is important to call several clinics and ask the appropriate questions drug rehab such as how much the program costs and what types of insurance they take. It is also possible to find a clinic that takes Medicaid or other types of government and state funded drug rehabs for people without insurances.
In certain cases one may find that he or she must go out of town or even out of state in order to find a facility that takes his or her insurance or is willing to work out a payment plan. I would have to say that if all the pertinent questions are asked it will not be hard for a person to find help for his or her drug addiction problem.
SNORTING HEROIN
Snorting heroin is a process that is used by many heroin addicts it refers to the inhaliation of heroin when it is sniffed through the nose.
HEROIN OVERDOSE
Just because you are smoking it does not mean that there is not a potential for overdose because there is in fact it can cause lung problems as well as heart attack.
INJECTING HEROIN
This is the method that I used before I got clean it refers to the mixing of heroin with water and drawing it up in a syringe and shooing or injeciting heroin in your arm or wherever you want.
Good luck
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Joe BobMay 30, 2011 9:27 AM
Well I think anyone who is caught up in the game of smoking this crap needs to get help in rehab as quickly as possible. It is easy to turn a blind eye and try to stick it out and keep chasing that next high, all the while telling yourself that it is OK. But of course it is not OK and eventually this crap catches up to you and will drag you down. Get help, go to rehab. That is what I say.
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I am not exactly sure how popular smoking heroin is in the United States I know it is popular in other countries. I think in recent years it has started to gain in popularity with our youth and perhaps older heroin addicts. One reason for this is that the potency of heroin has risen over the years.
This has caused a decrease in the number of new heroin addicts who ares hooting heroin. I am not real sure if this is a good thing or not because it does not matter rather your injecting, or snorting it lives will be lost and people will become addicted to it.
I believe that when people first started smoking they called it chasing the dragon. This term came from Hong kong which refers to placing heroin on foil and smoking.
If you want to then you must take action. First thing you need to do is make commitment to put down the drug. Maybe going to some NA meetings will help you do this you may also think about trying addiction counseling.
If this does not help then I would suggest that you try going to heroin treatment there you will learn how to stop using heroin and a whole lot of other very important things that will more than likely save your life if you follow the directions of this program.
Now the action begins with finding a treatment facility in your vicinity and give them a call and let them know of your plans to stop using and at this time ask them if they have a medical ward for heroin detox if they do ask them the soonest day you can come in; furthermore, at the same time ask them if they have residential treatment because you will need this if you sincerely want to taking smoking.
Now once you enter treatment they will detox you medically from heroin using suboxone this will take 3 to 5 days. Then its on to residential treatment where you will learn how to quit heroin. Most places will have you attend group therapy, lectures, go to meetings, and have individual counseling. This should be a great start for any addict and if you use the tools you were given in treatment you will stay clean and find a new way to liver.
WHAT IS HEROIN?
Is an actually a semi synthetic drug which is synthesized from morphine and a derivative of the opium poppy. Heroin was used as a pain killer until it was banned in the United States.
Heroin erowid
You can find out a lot more about this drug on the popular website about drugs,although you probably will not find a lot of information on how to stop using. Instead, you will find info about how to use and abuse the drug. Not very useful if you are trying to get stop.
Chasing the Dragon
The phrase "chasing the dragon" is a street term for heroin smoking. The phrase was originally coined in Hong Kong although heroin is smoked in many countries around the world. Heroin is smoked by placing it on a layer of foil and heating it to the point where it produces a vapor. The heated vapor is then inhaled and the person is quickly under the influence of "the dragon."
SMOKING HEROIN AKA CHASING THE DRAGON IS VERY ADDICTIVE
Opiate drugs are highly addictive and addiction can come through several avenues. Some addicts smoke heroin as previously mentioned, while others inject it into their veins with needles. Many individuals believe that smoking this drug is less dangerous than injecting it but this is not true.
Professionals say that addicts should smoke rather than inject heroin
There are many dangers associated with heroin use and unfortunately some drug counselors advise people to smoke rather than inject heroin in order to avoid contracting AIDS or other illnesses from the use of needles. Additionally, the impurities associated with heroin lead some individuals to believe that smoking the drug eliminates the chance of accidental heroin overdose.
However, new evidence suggests that there are just as many risk factors associated with the smoking of heroin as there are with injections or for that matter snorting the big H. Medical research has proven that heroin smokers can experience severe side effects such as loss of speech or muscle control that can worsen until it eventually leads to paralysis or death. The only guarantee of avoiding such side effects is to avoid the use of heroin entirely.
Those with a genuine desire to change their lives and rid themselves of their heroin addiction for good can acquire help at a drug rehabilitation center or drug addiction program. This way a person can get detoxed in a comfortable environment with experienced people there to help him or her through the process.
Upon arrival at such a facility, each patient is given medications that help to ease the withdrawal symptoms commonly experienced. In certain cases, one may feel sick or experience physical symptoms that are very unpleasant. The detox process takes approximately five days and it is not always pleasant but it is well worth it for those who want to gain their freedom from heroin smoking and the negative lifestyle that goes with it.
It is also essential to continue treatment after being discharged from the rehab center. Experts recommend attending an outpatient substance abuse treatment center where lectures can be attended and one can participate in, group therapy. Some programs loosely follow the well known 12 step program which is formatted to assist those with addiction to avoid returning to their former lifestyle.
Government or state funded rehab for people without insurance
Anyone with an addiction problem should not wait, but seek help from a professional. It is important to call several clinics and ask the appropriate questions drug rehab such as how much the program costs and what types of insurance they take. It is also possible to find a clinic that takes Medicaid or other types of government and state funded drug rehabs for people without insurances.
In certain cases one may find that he or she must go out of town or even out of state in order to find a facility that takes his or her insurance or is willing to work out a payment plan. I would have to say that if all the pertinent questions are asked it will not be hard for a person to find help for his or her drug addiction problem.
SNORTING HEROIN
Snorting heroin is a process that is used by many heroin addicts it refers to the inhaliation of heroin when it is sniffed through the nose.
HEROIN OVERDOSE
Just because you are smoking it does not mean that there is not a potential for overdose because there is in fact it can cause lung problems as well as heart attack.
INJECTING HEROIN
This is the method that I used before I got clean it refers to the mixing of heroin with water and drawing it up in a syringe and shooing or injeciting heroin in your arm or wherever you want.
Good luck
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Joe BobMay 30, 2011 9:27 AM
Well I think anyone who is caught up in the game of smoking this crap needs to get help in rehab as quickly as possible. It is easy to turn a blind eye and try to stick it out and keep chasing that next high, all the while telling yourself that it is OK. But of course it is not OK and eventually this crap catches up to you and will drag you down. Get help, go to rehab. That is what I say.
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I am not exactly sure how popular smoking heroin is in the United States I know it is popular in other countries. I think in recent years it has started to gain in popularity with our youth and perhaps older heroin addicts. One reason for this is that the potency of heroin has risen over the years.
This has caused a decrease in the number of new heroin addicts who ares hooting heroin. I am not real sure if this is a good thing or not because it does not matter rather your injecting, or snorting it lives will be lost and people will become addicted to it.
I believe that when people first started smoking they called it chasing the dragon. This term came from Hong kong which refers to placing heroin on foil and smoking.
If you want to then you must take action. First thing you need to do is make commitment to put down the drug. Maybe going to some NA meetings will help you do this you may also think about trying addiction counseling.
If this does not help then I would suggest that you try going to heroin treatment there you will learn how to stop using heroin and a whole lot of other very important things that will more than likely save your life if you follow the directions of this program.
Now the action begins with finding a treatment facility in your vicinity and give them a call and let them know of your plans to stop using and at this time ask them if they have a medical ward for heroin detox if they do ask them the soonest day you can come in; furthermore, at the same time ask them if they have residential treatment because you will need this if you sincerely want to taking smoking.
Now once you enter treatment they will detox you medically from heroin using suboxone this will take 3 to 5 days. Then its on to residential treatment where you will learn how to quit heroin. Most places will have you attend group therapy, lectures, go to meetings, and have individual counseling. This should be a great start for any addict and if you use the tools you were given in treatment you will stay clean and find a new way to liver.
WHAT IS HEROIN?
Is an actually a semi synthetic drug which is synthesized from morphine and a derivative of the opium poppy. Heroin was used as a pain killer until it was banned in the United States.
Heroin erowid
You can find out a lot more about this drug on the popular website about drugs,although you probably will not find a lot of information on how to stop using. Instead, you will find info about how to use and abuse the drug. Not very useful if you are trying to get stop.
Chasing the Dragon
The phrase "chasing the dragon" is a street term for heroin smoking. The phrase was originally coined in Hong Kong although heroin is smoked in many countries around the world. Heroin is smoked by placing it on a layer of foil and heating it to the point where it produces a vapor. The heated vapor is then inhaled and the person is quickly under the influence of "the dragon."
SMOKING HEROIN AKA CHASING THE DRAGON IS VERY ADDICTIVE
Opiate drugs are highly addictive and addiction can come through several avenues. Some addicts smoke heroin as previously mentioned, while others inject it into their veins with needles. Many individuals believe that smoking this drug is less dangerous than injecting it but this is not true.
Professionals say that addicts should smoke rather than inject heroin
There are many dangers associated with heroin use and unfortunately some drug counselors advise people to smoke rather than inject heroin in order to avoid contracting AIDS or other illnesses from the use of needles. Additionally, the impurities associated with heroin lead some individuals to believe that smoking the drug eliminates the chance of accidental heroin overdose.
However, new evidence suggests that there are just as many risk factors associated with the smoking of heroin as there are with injections or for that matter snorting the big H. Medical research has proven that heroin smokers can experience severe side effects such as loss of speech or muscle control that can worsen until it eventually leads to paralysis or death. The only guarantee of avoiding such side effects is to avoid the use of heroin entirely.
Those with a genuine desire to change their lives and rid themselves of their heroin addiction for good can acquire help at a drug rehabilitation center or drug addiction program. This way a person can get detoxed in a comfortable environment with experienced people there to help him or her through the process.
Upon arrival at such a facility, each patient is given medications that help to ease the withdrawal symptoms commonly experienced. In certain cases, one may feel sick or experience physical symptoms that are very unpleasant. The detox process takes approximately five days and it is not always pleasant but it is well worth it for those who want to gain their freedom from heroin smoking and the negative lifestyle that goes with it.
It is also essential to continue treatment after being discharged from the rehab center. Experts recommend attending an outpatient substance abuse treatment center where lectures can be attended and one can participate in, group therapy. Some programs loosely follow the well known 12 step program which is formatted to assist those with addiction to avoid returning to their former lifestyle.
Government or state funded rehab for people without insurance
Anyone with an addiction problem should not wait, but seek help from a professional. It is important to call several clinics and ask the appropriate questions drug rehab such as how much the program costs and what types of insurance they take. It is also possible to find a clinic that takes Medicaid or other types of government and state funded drug rehabs for people without insurances.
In certain cases one may find that he or she must go out of town or even out of state in order to find a facility that takes his or her insurance or is willing to work out a payment plan. I would have to say that if all the pertinent questions are asked it will not be hard for a person to find help for his or her drug addiction problem.
SNORTING HEROIN
Snorting heroin is a process that is used by many heroin addicts it refers to the inhaliation of heroin when it is sniffed through the nose.
HEROIN OVERDOSE
Just because you are smoking it does not mean that there is not a potential for overdose because there is in fact it can cause lung problems as well as heart attack.
INJECTING HEROIN
This is the method that I used before I got clean it refers to the mixing of heroin with water and drawing it up in a syringe and shooing or injeciting heroin in your arm or wherever you want.
Good luck
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Joe BobMay 30, 2011 9:27 AM
Well I think anyone who is caught up in the game of smoking this crap needs to get help in rehab as quickly as possible. It is easy to turn a blind eye and try to stick it out and keep chasing that next high, all the while telling yourself that it is OK. But of course it is not OK and eventually this crap catches up to you and will drag you down. Get help, go to rehab. That is what I say.
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I am not exactly sure how popular smoking heroin is in the United States I know it is popular in other countries. I think in recent years it has started to gain in popularity with our youth and perhaps older heroin addicts. One reason for this is that the potency of heroin has risen over the years.
This has caused a decrease in the number of new heroin addicts who ares hooting heroin. I am not real sure if this is a good thing or not because it does not matter rather your injecting, or snorting it lives will be lost and people will become addicted to it.
I believe that when people first started smoking they called it chasing the dragon. This term came from Hong kong which refers to placing heroin on foil and smoking.
If you want to then you must take action. First thing you need to do is make commitment to put down the drug. Maybe going to some NA meetings will help you do this you may also think about trying addiction counseling.
If this does not help then I would suggest that you try going to heroin treatment there you will learn how to stop using heroin and a whole lot of other very important things that will more than likely save your life if you follow the directions of this program.
Now the action begins with finding a treatment facility in your vicinity and give them a call and let them know of your plans to stop using and at this time ask them if they have a medical ward for heroin detox if they do ask them the soonest day you can come in; furthermore, at the same time ask them if they have residential treatment because you will need this if you sincerely want to taking smoking.
Now once you enter treatment they will detox you medically from heroin using suboxone this will take 3 to 5 days. Then its on to residential treatment where you will learn how to quit heroin. Most places will have you attend group therapy, lectures, go to meetings, and have individual counseling. This should be a great start for any addict and if you use the tools you were given in treatment you will stay clean and find a new way to liver.
WHAT IS HEROIN?
Heroin erowid
You can find out a lot more about this drug on the popular website about drugs,although you probably will not find a lot of information on how to stop using. Instead, you will find info about how to use and abuse the drug. Not very useful if you are trying to get stop.
Chasing the Dragon
The phrase "chasing the dragon" is a street term for heroin smoking. The phrase was originally coined in Hong Kong although heroin is smoked in many countries around the world. Heroin is smoked by placing it on a layer of foil and heating it to the point where it produces a vapor. The heated vapor is then inhaled and the person is quickly under the influence of "the dragon."
SMOKING HEROIN AKA CHASING THE DRAGON IS VERY ADDICTIVE
Opiate drugs are highly addictive and addiction can come through several avenues. Some addicts smoke heroin as previously mentioned, while others inject it into their veins with needles. Many individuals believe that smoking this drug is less dangerous than injecting it but this is not true.
Professionals say that addicts should smoke rather than inject heroin
There are many dangers associated with heroin use and unfortunately some drug counselors advise people to smoke rather than inject heroin in order to avoid contracting AIDS or other illnesses from the use of needles. Additionally, the impurities associated with heroin lead some individuals to believe that smoking the drug eliminates the chance of accidental heroin overdose.
However, new evidence suggests that there are just as many risk factors associated with the smoking of heroin as there are with injections or for that matter snorting the big H. Medical research has proven that heroin smokers can experience severe side effects such as loss of speech or muscle control that can worsen until it eventually leads to paralysis or death. The only guarantee of avoiding such side effects is to avoid the use of heroin entirely.
Those with a genuine desire to change their lives and rid themselves of their heroin addiction for good can acquire help at a drug rehabilitation center or drug addiction program. This way a person can get detoxed in a comfortable environment with experienced people there to help him or her through the process.
Upon arrival at such a facility, each patient is given medications that help to ease the withdrawal symptoms commonly experienced. In certain cases, one may feel sick or experience physical symptoms that are very unpleasant. The detox process takes approximately five days and it is not always pleasant but it is well worth it for those who want to gain their freedom from heroin smoking and the negative lifestyle that goes with it.
It is also essential to continue treatment after being discharged from the rehab center. Experts recommend attending an outpatient substance abuse treatment center where lectures can be attended and one can participate in, group therapy. Some programs loosely follow the well known 12 step program which is formatted to assist those with addiction to avoid returning to their former lifestyle.
Government or state funded rehab for people without insurance
Anyone with an addiction problem should not wait, but seek help from a professional. It is important to call several clinics and ask the appropriate questions drug rehab such as how much the program costs and what types of insurance they take. It is also possible to find a clinic that takes Medicaid or other types of government and state funded drug rehabs for people without insurances.
In certain cases one may find that he or she must go out of town or even out of state in order to find a facility that takes his or her insurance or is willing to work out a payment plan. I would have to say that if all the pertinent questions are asked it will not be hard for a person to find help for his or her drug addiction problem.
SNORTING HEROIN
Snorting heroin is a process that is used by many heroin addicts it refers to the inhaliation of heroin when it is sniffed through the nose.
HEROIN OVERDOSE
Just because you are smoking it does not mean that there is not a potential for overdose because there is in fact it can cause lung problems as well as heart attack.
INJECTING HEROIN
This is the method that I used before I got clean it refers to the mixing of heroin with water and drawing it up in a syringe and shooing or injeciting heroin in your arm or wherever you want.
Good luck
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Joe BobMay 30, 2011 9:27 AMWell I think anyone who is caught up in the game of smoking this crap needs to get help in rehab as quickly as possible. It is easy to turn a blind eye and try to stick it out and keep chasing that next high, all the while telling yourself that it is OK. But of course it is not OK and eventually this crap catches up to you and will drag you down. Get help, go to rehab. That is what I say.Reply
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