Heroin addiction is one of the extra challenging drug addictions to recover from, as this drug is an opiate, the foremost hurdle to overcome is being able to manage the withdrawal symptoms.

Heroin addiction is a serious problem in the UK and tends to happen to naive individuals. The addiction can happen very quickly and once users have a Heroin addiction, it becomes a difficult situation to overcome. However the obstacles can be addressed with the appropriate, professional help.

During heroin detoxification withdrawal symptoms can be chronic. Withdrawal symptoms generally begin within 12 hours of not using and peak after two to four days. The symptoms may include: nausea, anxiety, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, insomnia, chills, sweating, sniffing, sneezing, weakness and irritability. With this in mind it is vital to detox in a medically supervised environment.

At 121Rehab we will assess an individual's needs by way of a telephone conversation, and refer users to the most suitable establishment to begin their recovery.