Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 20, 2022Updated: July 29, 2022It’s important to believe that it is possible to recover from heroin addiction. There are many ways a person can turn their life around, find hope, and develop a sober life that feels worthwhile and meaningful. If you or your…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: May 18, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022Can you die from heroin withdrawal? It rarely happens, but some people have died of heroin withdrawal symptoms. A 2016 study published in the Journal of the Society of the Study of Addiction found…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 14, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022For those who haven’t experienced it, the effects of heroin withdrawal can be one of the most challenging things to go through. Many clients ask our treatment team, “What does heroin withdrawal feel like?” It’s often described as feeling like…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 8, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022If you or someone you know is addicted to heroin, it’s essential to be aware of the dangers of withdrawal. Heroin withdrawal can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience, but treatments are available to help you through it. Red Oak…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 2, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022When someone decides to stop using drugs, they go through a withdrawal process. The heroin withdrawal timeline can vary because of someone’s health or addiction history. In general, most people will go through similar stages as they recover.The process for…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 13, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Heroin addiction is increasingly common across the country. As a natural opiate made from the opium poppy, heroin is injected, snorted, and smoked. Like all opiates and opioids, heroin alters a person’s brain chemistry,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: December 6, 2021Updated: December 22, 2021If you have been through detox and are now considering the proper next step in care for your rehabilitation, Red Oak Recovery® may be the right fit for you. Red Oak offers a well-respected…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 3, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022For those struggling with heroin use, attending a center that specializes in heroin addiction treatment is often the best option for proper treatment. Heroin is a highly addictive substance that compromises physical and mental…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 10, 2021Updated: October 5, 2021Heroin is a dangerous substance for the human body. The highly addictive semisynthetic opioid depresses breathing and other necessary functions. Many people desire to quit using, but attempting and then failing to detox on…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 22, 2021Updated: September 27, 2021Right now, heroin addiction recovery statistics show that Americans use 80% of opium-based painkillers in the world. Across the globe, there are 26 to 36 million people who abuse some type of opiate. While 2 million Americans abuse opioid painkillers,…