Heroin Rehab
Heroin rehab is one of the most difficult types of drug rehab, due to the highly addictive nature of the drug. Individuals who become addicted to heroin are almost never able to quit using their drug on their own. Heroin rehab is required to these individuals to get the professional help they need to stop using heroin forever.
The Need for Heroin Rehab
Once the heroin addict has made the decision to get help – and entered a heroin rehab program – a period of withdrawal must be withstood before moving forward to later stages of the process. During heroin withdrawal an individual may experience a variety of symptoms including: loss of appetite, tremors, panic attacks, chills, nausea, muscle cramps and insomnia.
After the withdrawal period (and ideally the detox period as well) has ended, it is time to move forward with treatment for the heroin addiction. There are two primary types of heroin addiction treatment: one through medications and one through behavioral treatment.
Heroin addiction treatment using medication focuses on one of two major methods: Methadone and buprenorphine. These drugs are both proven effective treatments in the battle against heroin addiction. Both Methadone and buprenorphine focus on the same areas of the brain as heroin, but they BLOCK the effects of the heroin. This helps patients greatly reduce cravings and, eventually, move forward without the heroin in their lives.
The other major type of heroin addiction treatment is behavioral. Behavioral treatments for heroin addiction help the individual change their behaviors that are tied to heroin use. In behavioral treatment, recovering drug addicts change their habits, the lifestyle, and the way they think.
Behavioral treatment for heroin addiction can be either outpatient or residential. Outpatient treatment requires the recovering heroin addict to visit a clinic or medical facility regularly for counseling and therapy. In a residential heroin treatment program, the individual takes part in a structured program that includes counseling and interaction with a peer group. Residential treatment programs have proven to be highly effective in treating the heroin addict – giving them the foundation they need to get off the drugs and move back into the world without the use of heroin.
Medicinal and behavioral treatments are not mutually exclusive. Proper medicinal treatments such as methadone have been known to stabilize the addict so that they are ready for behavioral treatment. Behavioral treatments give concurrently to medicinal treatments have also helped enhanced the effectiveness of the drugs (Methadone, etc.) being used to help clean up the heroin addict.
The Residential Retreat Program at Michael's House offers men and women, age 18 and over, an integrated in-patient treatment program serving persons with co-occurring conditions as well as drug and alcohol rehab. Our staff is specially trained in the Foundations Treatment Model to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and addictions issues. The Retreat offers comprehensive, medically supervised detoxification services and individualized integrated services for individuals with addictive and/or mental health conditions. Treatment at Michael's House includes introduction to 12-step principles, daily group and individual therapy, and life skills classes. Residential program participants enjoy delicious and nutritious food, an exercise weight room, meditation and quiet time, daily recreational opportunities, and other healthful and fun leisure activities. Nestled in the San Jacinto mountain range with breath taking views of the desert, the resort atmosphere offers safety and privacy while going through the detoxification process as well as beginning to address issues surrounding alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
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