Heroin Withdrawal
The symptoms of heroin withdrawal usually present themselves approximately 6 to 24 hours after discontinuing use. These symptoms vary from person to person; they will depend on such factors as the person and the circumstances. Symptoms of heroin withdrawal usually include things 
such as:
- sweating
- malaise
- anxiety
- depression
- general feeling of heaviness
- excessive yawning or sneezing
- sleep difficulties
- cold sweats
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea and
- overall having flu like symptoms.
Symptoms of Heroin Withdrawal
Most symptoms of heroin withdrawal are due to rebound hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Clonidine, which is usually used to treat hypertension, is a drug that can also act as a suppressant for the symptoms of heroin withdrawal. Muscle relaxers are usually used to work against the withdrawal symptom of “restless leg syndrome”. Loperamide can be used to treat the diarrhea during heroin withdrawal.
Although these are treatment options available for heroin withdrawal, there are other options that do not involve the use of medication to treat withdrawal symptoms. It is best for clients to review options before choosing the right one for themselves.
Heroin Withdrawal Help
Heroin withdrawal symptoms are extremely unpleasant but, heroin withdrawal help is available for those going through the process. Although heroin withdrawal itself is not fatal, there are some fatalities of those who begin using other drugs or alcohol to relieve their withdrawal symptoms addiction.
If you or a loved one is battling a heroin addiction, let today be the day that you break free from the chains of addiction. Call today to learn more about heroin withdrawal or to begin your addiction recovery today.
