Heroin Addiction
Heroin is an extremely addictive drug and has become an epidemic in America. Heroin is a white/beige powder or a brown/black tar substance. It can be injected, smoked, or snorted. Injection is the most popular route of administration. After use a surge of euphoria is reported by users. The euphoria is characterized by flushing of the skin, a dry mouth, heavy extremities, and constricted pupils. Mental functioning is clouded during this state due to depression of the central nervous system which attributes to users appearing to go in and out of consciousness.
Consequences
Heroin use causes infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, cellulitis, collapsed veins, and liver disease. Street heroin has additives that do not dissolve and cause clogging of blood vessels that lead to the lungs, kidneys, brain, and liver. This attributes to infection and death in many cases. Physical dependence develops within heroin users after a few uses. After physical dependence occurs heroin users go through withdrawals without consistent use. Withdrawal symptoms are restlessness, irritability, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, and cold flashes. Sudden withdrawal has resulted in death for those in poor physical health prior to withdrawing. Heroin causes serious health related issues such as fatal overdose, collapsed veins, spontaneous abortion, and infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
Heroin is the second most frequently mentioned drug in overall drug-related deaths. Heroin users are unable to ask for the help they need on their own. Call Intervention Treatment today and speak with a qualified professional regarding your loved one. Our intervention methods are 95% effective in obtaining recovery.
