Heroin detox uses medication-assisted therapy to help you with withdrawal symptoms. If you attempt to detox on your own, your tolerance for the drug may have unexpectedly decreased, which could put you at risk of an overdose. The dangers of detoxing by yourself could be lethal. A heroin addiction treatment program will put you under the care of medically trained professionals, who will administer your medication and monitor your progress so you can safely rid your body of the aftereffects of this powerful narcotic. You have turned your life over to a drug that does not care if you live or die. Now it’s time to turn over a new leaf and get the help you need.
At The Willows at Red Oak, we’re committed to providing the best possible care for the women we treat. To learn about our opioid treatment program, please call our treatment team today at 855.773.0614
What Heroin Rehab for Women Entails
Medication-assisted treatment is necessary to counteract the withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping daily usage of heroin. Without the medicine, it is a much more painful and dangerous process. The following are the drugs that experts can use to help with heroin detox:
- Buprenorphine – Buprenorphine curtails the cravings for heroin without producing a high. It can be habit-forming even without the narcotic effects, so one must be careful not to abuse it.
- Methadone – Methadone has been used to combat heroin addiction for over 50 years, but it can be addictive, so physicians must closely monitor its use.
- Naltrexone – Naltrexone hinders your ability to experience pleasure from using heroin and is not addictive.
- Suboxone – Suboxone is a combination of naloxone and buprenorphine. Naloxone is the drug that paramedics use to nullify opioid overdoses.
If you’re suffering from heroin addiction, these medications can significantly increase the likelihood of long-term recovery.
Other Therapies Used in Heroin Addiction Treatment
Besides medication, our treatment team will use a range of therapeutic options to guide your recovery. After detox, our team will provide addiction treatment and therapy to guide you on your way to recovery. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is an essential part of any addiction treatment program. In our women’s heroin addiction treatment program, you will be able to talk openly and honestly about your experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. The following three therapy programs form the backbone of most treatment programs:
- Our individual therapy program uses one-on-one sessions to address substance abuse disorders and your approach to mental health.
- Our therapists will guide our group therapy program, which is a form of psychotherapy. In this treatment, you’ll work with other clients in tandem to achieve sobriety.
- Our family therapy program brings in your close family members to aid in your addiction recovery. Addiction is known as a family disease because substance abuse affects the entire family, not just the one who is under the drug’s spell.
We also provide a wide array of additional holistic and evidence-based treatment options, which we tailor to each client’s unique situation.
Reach Out to The Willows at Red Oak Recovery Today
Heroin detox is no laughing matter. It is a painful process, but under the supervision of our licensed clinicians, you will have the best shot at getting clean. You will learn the coping skills that will keep you away from heroin and ready to embrace your newfound sobriety. That is an opportunity that is hard to pass up. We have an experiential program that uses a diverse group of therapies, including yoga, horseback riding, and art therapy. Please get in touch with The Willows at Red Oak online or at 855.773.0614 to take the first step on your journey to wellness and recovery.
