The physical and emotional damage of heroin goes beyond the short-term. Long-term heroin abuse can leave individuals with destruction that takes years to overcome. The idea of even getting to a point where you’re not using heroin every day may seem like a pipe dream. Getting help at a heroin detox center can help you…
Heroin is an opiate manufactured from morphine, a naturally occurring substance in opium poppy plants. It is available as a brown or white powder, or black tar. Users take it through different ways, including sniffing, snorting, injecting, and smoking. The soothing effects of heroin make it among the most commonly abused drugs in the US.…
Many people turn to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons. It may be to dull their pain, forget particular events, or just for recreational use. Sometimes, using drugs or alcohol can cause severe consequences in life. In these cases, an addiction intervention can help. An intervention is a conversation, which takes place between…
Substance use disorders impact tens of millions of Americans from all walks of life. The current opioid epidemic started in the early 1990s when the pharmaceutical industry began a massive marketing campaign promoting prescription opioids like Oxycontin as being minimally addictive. In addition to opioids prescribed for pain, there has been a significant increase in…
Heroin dependence is a complex mental health disorder. It occurs when a person’s body and brain become reliant on heroin to function normally. Taking that away creates intense symptoms. Heroin addiction treatment can help a person overcome their dependence and reclaim their health. The heroin addiction treatment program at Symetria Recovery is designed with the…
Adolescence is a challenging period for teenagers and also for the entire family. During this period, teens experience physical, psychological, social, and behavioral changes that sometimes result in difficulties for them and those around them that is why help from a dual diagnosis treatment center can help promote lasting recovery. Due to these changes, it…
Holistic healing is worlds apart from the typical addiction treatment programs. These treatments involve every part of the client, helping them recognize that they are more than their addiction. Poor physical health is one side effect of substance use disorders. Making your body stronger by restoring normal sleep and weight is essential. But, spiritual wellbeing…
Outpatient treatment in Maryland is often a better option for those with mild substance abuse disorders. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be successfully integrated into long-term treatment plans. Outpatient treatment options are a method for clients to gain valuable support without having the stress of setting aside daily responsibilities and personal obligations to family…
The opioid epidemic has swept through our nation at an alarming rate. Opioids are drugs that impact the nervous system by blocking pain and creating feelings of euphoria. There are many drugs involved in the opioid epidemic, but because it is inexpensive to purchase and very easy to find, heroin is the most commonly abused…
Drug rehab comes in many different packages. One of the first decisions people have to make is whether to attend inpatient or outpatient treatment. There are numerous benefits to inpatient rehab for people who are seeking recovery. Inpatient drug rehab programs like ours include medically supervised detox and an integrated mental health plan that comprehensively…