California Heroin Addiction Treatment Rehab

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If you or a loved one needs heroin rehab, you should not feel alone or ashamed as heroin and opioid abuse has taken a grip on Americans across the country. In 2016 nearly 1,000,000 people reported using heroin in the past year and from 2002 to 2017 the amount of heroin overdose deaths in the United States has had a 7.6 fold increase, according to the CDC. Sadly, in 2018 heroin overdoses have surpassed deaths by guns and motor vehicle accidents combined and is now the number one leading injury related death in America. The problems has gotten so bad that state and county police forces are now being given medicine to reverse heroin overdose effects in an attempt to save lives. If you or someone you care for are going through heroin addiction, the time for recovery is now. We are available 24/7 to go over your inpatient heroin rehab options and can maximize your health insurance benefits. We want to help you recieve the best heroin addiction treatment for the lowest possible cost. Recovery from heroin addiction is possible and we are here to show you the way.

Long-Term Effects of Heroin Addiction

Many people believe that they can continue using heroin without any repercussions but this is far from the truth. Aside from building up your tolerance and risking an overdose, there are physical effects of heroin abuse that can cause long-lasting damage.

  • Overdose – Death
  • Weakened immune system
  • Respiratory illnesses
  • Muscle weakness
  • Long-term impotence in men
  • Menstrual disturbances in women
  • Tooth Decay
  • Constipation
  • Memory loss
  • Depression
  • Introversion

Understanding Your Treatment Options

The best heroin rehab centers will offer you different treatment options that constitute the basis of your treatment. There is not a one size fits all approach to heroin addiction treatment and the best heroin rehab centers understand this. At Monarch Shores we offer the following treatment options in conjunction with addiction education and therapy:

  • Holistic Heroin Addiction Treatment
  • 12 Step Heroin Addiction Treatment
  • SMART Recovery for Heroin Addiction Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis Heroin Addiction Treatment.

Benefits of Inpatient Heroin Rehab

When deciding to get sober from an addiction to heroin, the best starting point is an inpatient treatment center. When you commit yourself to an inpatient stay you are removing all temptation from the outside world and allowing yourself the opportunity to focus on your recovery 24/7. For many, the withdrawal symptoms and cravings can be so intense during the first few days and weeks of sobriety that it is virtually impossible to stay off the drug. Going to an inpatient facility will remove that temptation and access.

Another positive of inpatient treatment is the around the clock care that is offered. You will have plenty of time to learn about addiction and how it manipulates your brain, as well as learn coping skills and other tools needed to maintain sobriety. You will also have the time to get to know a therapist and dive into more deep seeded issues that lead to your drug use. All of this is possible at an inpatient facility.

Medications for Heroin Addiction Treatment

Heroin rehab treatments can be more complex than just how long you spend there and who you talk to about your addiction struggles. It often might include a medication side to it too. The goal is to help prevent drug cravings that might come after treatment due to difficult situations. There are a few drugs you can expect your doctor may prescribe you:

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine
  • Naltrexone

Methadone works to weaken the “high” that could occur on different routes to the brain. This aims to prevent the heroin withdrawal effects from occurring. Buprenorphine can stop the drug cravings without recreating the scary side effects other opioids may cause. Naltrexone, while not being addictive or sedating, can block the actions of drugs like heroin and not leave you physically dependent on it. When taking any one of these drugs in order to move off a drug, you should pay attention to all of the potential side effects and impact they might have on your life. Naltrexone is a good example since patients have been noted to have trouble complying with their treatment. It’s why working with a doctor can be the best way to end your heroin addiction in the long run.

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Paying for Heroin Addiction Treatment

Many people put off going to heroin addiction treatment because of many different factors. A major factor is that they feel the rehab will cost too much. This couldn’t be farther from the truth, especially if you have medical insurance. Some facilities will cover up to 100% of your heroin addiction treatment. When you call us we can work quickly to verify your insurance benefits and will even advocate for our patients to their insurance providers, ensuring that you are getting the most out of your health insurance benefits. When you call us we will start this process immediately so that you are not on the streets seeking treatment any longer.

Aftercare Services: Never Going Back

Potentially, the greatest challenge after leaving heroin rehab will be returning to your hometown and remaining sober. Unfortunately, relapse happens but this should not discourage you, many people relapse before truly finding sobriety. If you have the right support system in place you may not have any trouble staying sober. A great resource for maintaining your sobriety are aftercare services. At Monarch Shores, your counselor will work to find outpatient programs in your hometown and do the leg work so all you have to do is show up when you return home.

We will also find support groups in your area and provide meeting schedules for you to take full advantage of. Also, some patient’s may need to see a therapist to continue heeling old wounds from the past or to work on any mental illnesses they may have. Our counselors will find therapists in your area that work with your insurance provider so you can continue receiving the care that you need.

With others around you, you can gain the strength you need for a full and permanent recovery. We want to be a part of your recovery journey to make sure that you stay a sober and live a happy, fulfilling life after rehab.

Medical disclaimer:

Sunshine Behavioral Health strives to help people who are facing substance use disorder, addiction, mental health disorders, or a combination of these conditions. It does this by providing compassionate care and evidence-based content that addresses health, treatment, and recovery.

Licensed medical professionals review material we publish on our site. The material is not a substitute for qualified medical diagnoses, treatment, or advice. It should not be used to replace the suggestions of your personal physician or other health care professionals.

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