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"Heroin is exquisitely addictive, especially when injected, because the effect is euphoric, profound and immediate," said Dr. Kimberly Dennis, Medical Director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, a leader in eating disorder treatment, alcoholism and drug addiction treatment, and treatment for cooccurring disorders. "There is a great need for individuals suffering from heroin addiction to seek treatment, and that many times starts with the family and loved ones of these individuals intervening when they suspect a problem."
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Loved ones may notice a number of signs of heroin use, which are visible during and after heroin consumption:
But the above signs are not unique to heroin abuse. More definitive warning signs of heroin abuse include possession of paraphernalia used to prepare, inject or consume heroin, including:
Loved ones must watch for these warning signs and for paraphernalia used in heroin abuse - and seek help immediately. Heroin use is associated with high risks of overdose and death, hepatitis and HIV transmission. But through effective heroin addiction treatment and therapy, lifelong recovery can be achieved.
About Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Timberline Knolls is one of the leading private residential treatment centers for eating disorders, substance abuse, and trauma, with or without a dual diagnosis or cooccurring disorder. Expert treatment staff offers a nurturing environment of recovery for women and girls (ages 12 and older) on a wooded 43-acre campus in suburban Chicago. Women and families seeking Christian treatment have the option of working with a dedicated Christian therapist. For more information on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, call us at 877.257.9611.
-- Shortness of breath -- Dry mouth -- Constricted (small) pupils -- Sudden changes in behavior or actions -- Disorientation -- Cycles of hyper alertness followed by suddenly nodding off -- Droopy appearance, as if extremities are heavy
SOURCE Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center