Heroin Addiction
Heroin remains one of the most destructive and addictive substances. Our medically supervised detox and residential program is built for the gravity of this dependency.
Heroin Abuse in the U.S.
Heroin was once one of the most attractive and deadly illegal drugs in America. While it has been dethroned by more toxic substances like fentanyl, the United States heroin problem has not gone away.
According to NIDA, 1 in 15 people who take non-medical prescription pain relievers will try heroin within ten years. Heroin users are three times as likely to be drug dependent as other substance users.
At Starbridge Recovery, we are battling heroin addiction on the front lines. Our detox and inpatient treatment center addresses the immediate concerns of heroin withdrawal and supports clients in developing a thorough and comprehensive plan for managing their addiction head-on.
How heroin impacts our society.
According to the CDC, over 13,000 people lost their lives in 2020 due to a heroin overdose. While this was a five-year low, the pandemic caused heroin abuse to skyrocket. Overall overdose deaths increased by 15% between 2019 and 2020, with over 80,000 opioid-related fatalities.
Signs & Symptoms of Heroin Abuse
Heroin abuse comes with unmistakable physical and cognitive signs. Early recognition can save a life — especially when heroin is mixed with fentanyl or other substances.
Signs of heroin use
Long-term effects of addiction
How does heroin affect the body?
Heroin can create devastating long-term effects on the body. According to NIDA, chronic use leads to insomnia, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, constipation, stomach cramping, liver and kidney disease, lung complications, and mental disorders such as depression and antisocial personality disorder.
Individuals who inject heroin are at higher risk of contracting HIV or hepatitis C through needle sharing. Heroin is also frequently mixed with fentanyl, cocaine, or alcohol — dramatically increasing overdose risk. Heroin overdoses can be fatal but are reversible with naloxone.
Medically supervised detox
Heroin withdrawal can begin within hours of the last dose. Our medical team monitors vitals, manages symptoms, and ensures safety through the acute detox phase.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
We utilize lofexidine, methadone, and buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and support long-term recovery goals.
Long-arc residential care
Beyond detox, our inpatient program addresses the root causes of addiction with therapy, psychiatry, and holistic support in a luxury residential setting.
Leave heroin in the past.
Our medical team has built specific protocols around heroin detox safety, medication-assisted treatment, and long-term aftercare. Call now — confidential, 24/7, and free.