| The first thing to remember is that recovery of | | | | will want to soak in warm water to help calm the |
| heroin addiction is 100 percent possible and yes, you | | | | nerves. Showers are also an option but may be too |
| will eventually get back to being normal and be happy | | | | intense however. |
| and healthy again. | | | | E. The most severe of the heroin symptoms tend to |
| Those suffering from heroin addiction know how | | | | only last around three days, however residual affects |
| painful it can be. The heroin withdrawal symptoms | | | | will slowly continue to fade over a period of time. |
| can be so painful that it can scare someone from | | | | Remember to give yourself plenty of time for |
| ever trying to quit again... However, this will not solve | | | | recover. 3 days are most likely not enough. For the |
| the problem. If you are currently a heroin addict you | | | | sake of your health, try to get as much time off as |
| may feel like you are just buying yourself time until | | | | possible to aid in your recovery. |
| the next time you get sick. Many have tried to get | | | | 3. A great option for heroin treatment is through a |
| medical help only to find that help isn't always easy | | | | combination of medication and counseling. |
| to find. This article will go in to the "physical" side of | | | | Buprenorphine / naloxone treatment can almost |
| heroin addiction and tips and help for treating heroin | | | | completely eliminate the heroin withdrawal symptoms |
| withdrawal symptoms. | | | | once in moderate withdrawl. This medication is known |
| It is important to know that even though you may | | | | to allow the heaviest of addicts to feel normal and |
| feel like dying when coming off of the drug, people | | | | function in society. You can do a search online to find |
| most often come out unscathed and a full recovery | | | | a provider who is licensed and certified to administer |
| is completely possible. Below are some ideas to | | | | this drug as well as research it. This medication can |
| consider when treating heroin withdrawal symptoms | | | | often be taken in the comfort of your own home as |
| and finding the help you need. | | | | part of your treatment. YOu and your doctor can |
| 1. Give yourself room. It is important to plan out | | | | discuss the proper treatment for you. In addition, |
| quitting carefully. If you work, try to take some | | | | they may require that you take part in an out-patient |
| decent time off. Your employer may provide an | | | | program like narcotics anonymous (NA) which is a |
| employee assistance program or "EAP" which can | | | | great program for the mental side of your addiction. |
| help you get treatment for little to no cost and | | | | Even if you are drug-free for a week or so, a doctor |
| without retaliation. EAP services are usually | | | | can still help you in treatment and it may very well |
| completely confidential and are a great option for | | | | still be quite necessary. |
| finding help. | | | | 4. Going to a rehabilitation center is a great choice if |
| 2. If you plan on quitting "cold turkey" there are | | | | you can get the time away and have someone to |
| things you can do to minimize the pain of heroin | | | | take care of pets for you. In rehab you will be given |
| withdrawls while quitting: | | | | medication combined with other forms of therapy |
| A. Ask a close trusted friend to stay with you during | | | | which will help you on your way to recovery.. |
| the duration of withdrawal symptoms. They will have | | | | Don't give up on trying to get the help you deserve. |
| to take care of you as if you had a really bad case | | | | Many people do not realize that heroin addiction is a |
| of the flu. | | | | clinical disease, not a moral or character flaw. If |
| B. Keep plenty of fluids handy and foods you can eat | | | | possible, keep the lines of communication open with |
| available. Sports drinks, yogurt, oatmeal, bottled | | | | your family as they will most likely be willing to help |
| water, popcicles, soups, et. are plain foods that are | | | | you... even if you don't think they will now. Use the |
| easy on your tummy and senses while you are sick. | | | | resources available to you. Many states offer |
| It is extremely easy to get dehydrated so keep this | | | | drug-abuse programs and coupons which would allow |
| in mind. Also meal replacement shakes may be a | | | | you to get the help you need free or little to no |
| great way to deliver nutrient when full meals aren't | | | | charge. The more you know and understand, the |
| easily consumed. | | | | more the addiction will feel manageable and your |
| C. You may want to purchase medicine for nausea, | | | | confidence in your ability to fight the addiction will |
| diarrhea or for any other symptom you may incur. | | | | increase. Just don't give up! |
| D. When possible, and possibly with help, the individual | | | | |