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It’s no secret drug and alcohol addictions cause major problems in the lives of users. <br>Although heroin addiction may seem similar to other addictions and often has the same root causes, the drug is a different sort of beast to deal with. Heroin causes one of the most powerful physical addictions of any drug and withdrawal will result in severe illness and potentially death.
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Introduction • It’s no secret drug and alcohol addictions cause major problems in the lives of users. • Although heroin addiction may seem similar to other addictions and often has the same root causes, the drug is a different sort of beast to deal with. Heroin causes one of the most powerful physical addictions of any drug and withdrawal will result in severe illness and potentially death.
Addictions Are as Varied as the Personalities of Those Involved • Every individual has their own story as to how they began taking drugs, how their use progressed, and why they relied on the drugs to the point of addiction. • Many users have multiple addictions, sometimes with a primary and backup drugs according to availability and in other cases, the patient has a preferred cocktail of mixed drugs and alcohol.
Physical Aspects of Heroin Addiction • On the surface, heroin use causes intense euphoria and blocks physical and mental pain. It further causes deep relaxation, putting the user into a dream state and unable to interact socially with others. It also causes nausea in most people, resulting in weight loss and unhealthy eating habits. When a lack of the substance occurs, physical illness occurs which can potentially lead to death as parts of the body have lost their ability to function without the drug.
The Psychology and Emotional Side of Heroin Addiction • The psychology of heroin addiction poses more challenges to treatment. When a person knows they are going to become sick, it’s difficult to motivate an end to usage. • As they go through withdrawals, they know exactly what will stop what is by no means “minor” discomfort and will do nearly anything for a dose of the drug. As with any drug, the early stages of recovery results in a sense of loss and a fear of how a major lifestyle change may end up.
Considerations Toward the Recovery Process • The first consideration toward heroin recovery is the fact detox can cause death. Unfortunately, the patient often needs prescription medication during detox and the early stages of ongoing treatment in order to survive. The physical sickness that comes with withdrawal is another consideration, often the symptoms are too severe for the patient to be expected to endure and therefore needs medication as the motivation to remain in treatment long enough to begin to see results.
Conclusion • Heroin is a powerful drug with effects which last long after the substance itself has left the system. Treatment is a long-term process and recovery is a lifelong endeavor as the desire to relapse never fully leaves. There is hope, though, like any addiction with proper treatment and determination recovery and a productive life can be attained as the end goal. For More Info, Please Visit us at:http://hisandherhouses.com Or Call us at: 888-376-7268
