Heroin Detox

The United States is currently facing the worst drug crisis in our nation’s history. Opiates have become a widespread issue throughout the country and the need for high-quality heroin detoxes has never been higher. At Divine Detox, we understand how serious a problem heroin has become, especially throughout California. There were over 90,000 fatal overdose deaths in the United States, nearly 68,000 of those deaths were caused by opiates. The opiate epidemic is causing widespread devastation and loss of life. In 2017, there were 2,199 fatal overdoses in California linked to opiates. It is imperative that anyone who is struggling with opiate and opioid abuse issues receives the professional help that they so desperately need and deserve. For clients battling heroin withdrawal symptoms, our medically supervised detox facility can help you comfortably begin a new life in recovery.

Overdoses related to heroin began to rise in the late 2000s and early 2010s, then all of a sudden in 2013 there was a massive increase. Law enforcement and medical professionals panicked as they saw a terrifying influx of deaths related to the powerful synthetic opioids fentanyl and carfentanil. Over the next few years, these substances became more and more prevalent and even replaced heroin in some areas. Just a grain of sand-sized spec of carfentanil, which was designed as an elephant tranquilizer, can cause a fatal overdose in a full-grown adult male. Heroin-related overdoses are now one of the leading causes of death in the United States especially among young people aged 18-35. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction issues, please seek out professional help from a heroin detox center in California.

Detoxing from Heroin

Treating the physical and mental dependence that is associated with substance abuse is necessary. When someone who is struggling with addiction issues and attempts to overcome the powerful withdrawals alone, they will face a variety of difficulties which greatly increases their risk of a relapse occurring. The withdrawals associated with this drug class are among the most difficult and painful to overcome without the help of a heroin detox center. Unlike other drugs like crystal meth and cocaine that are mentally addictive, heroin is both physically and mentally addictive. This means that without proper medication and medical supervision one will experience intense physical pain and mental anguish.

The withdrawals associated with heroin start mild and increase with severity as time passes. The intensity of these symptoms will vary from person to person and is determined by a few main factors. How often they use, how much they use, and how long they have been abusing the drug all play a serious role. Anyone who has built a tolerance to the drug will face some level of withdrawal, the longer they have been abusing heroin, the more difficult it will be for them to stop without the help of a heroin detox center.

How a Heroin Detox Can Help

At Divine Detox, we understand how difficult it can be to try and overcome these withdrawals without proper medication. Our medical staff will be able to prescribe and administer medications that will greatly offset these symptoms. When someone is comfortable and able to function through this trying time, their chance of successfully getting through this vital step on the road to recovery will greatly increase.

Some people who struggle with opiate addiction issues will attempt to detox themselves at home using Suboxone or Subutex. These drugs are used in heroin detoxes, but when not taken properly one can find themselves physically and mentally dependent on a whole new substance. It is important that these drugs are only given out by medical professionals to ensure the safety and success of the client.

If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse issues and would like to know more about our heroin detox in California, please contact our toll-free line today. One of our staff members is always standing by ready to help you through this challenging time in any way that they can. Calls are always free of charge and your conversation with Divine Detox is confidential.

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