Struggling with an addiction to heroin? Arrange a detox through Help4Addiction and start to get your life back on track
Help4Addiction speaks to addicts every day to help them with a heroin detox and any withdrawal symptoms that may follow
For immediate help, call our team today on 0203 955 7700, or read on to learn more about Help4Addiction and heroin detox options.
How Can Help4Addiction Help With Your Heroin Detoxification?
At Help4Addiction, we work with over 30 rehabs across the UK who have specialised facilities for helping addicts detox while managing any heroin withdrawal symptoms.
Teams at each rehab will work with you to create a tailored plan designed to get you back on your feet as fast as possible.
Speak to our team about detoxing today. We also support with finding you:
- 7-day, 14-day, 28-day, 90-day treatments
- Inpatient drug rehab
- Outpatient drug rehab
- Online drug rehab
- Ongoing support
We understand how a heroin addiction can affect your life. Our goal is to set you free from that addiction so you can live the life you want.
Speak to our friendly team today on 0203 955 7700, who can help you find the path to recovery.
If you’d like to learn more about the heroin detox process, please read on.
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How Much Can Heroin Detoxing Cost?
It is recommended that you detox from heroin through a rehabilitation centre. Costs for different lengths of stay are:
- 7-day drug rehab, including detox from £2,000
- 14-day drug rehab, including from £4,000
- 28-day drug rehab, including detox from £8,000
- 90-day drug rehab, including detox – To be discussed with your rehab clinic
Detoxing from heroin is absolutely key to breaking the wider addiction, and all rehab centres will aid with this. If the addiction is severe or the symptoms of heroin withdrawal are severe, you may be asked to extend your recovery journey at the centre.
If money is a concern, be sure to speak to one of the Help4Addiction team to discuss payment plans.
View our page on heroin rehab to learn more about the wider rehab process.
What Can I Expect During a Heroin Detox?
When you enter rehab for your addiction, you will be assessed on your physical dependence on heroin, alongside your daily dose and cravings for heroin. From there, a personalised heroin detox treatment will be created to give you the smoothest recovery possible.
The detox itself most commonly lasts for around five to seven days, although other factors may determine the length of the detox, including:
- Your height
- Your weight
- How long you’ve been taking the drug
- Your tolerance
Medical supervision and essential medications will be provided during the detox, as opioid addictions tend to have some of the most difficult withdrawal symptoms to manage.
What Are The Most Common Withdrawal Symptoms?
There are a number of common withdrawal symptoms that you should prepare to feel when detoxing from heroin. Symptoms might include:
- Weakness
- Depression
- Craving heroin/ drug cravings
- Aches and pains
- Cold flashes
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
Mild symptoms as well as more severe withdrawal symptoms may last well beyond the initial 5 to 7 day detox, and you may be kept in for medical monitoring.
If you experience medical issues during your detox that are concerning you, it is highly recommended that you seek medical intervention and support.
What Kinds of Heroin Detox Can I Do?
Medically-Supervised Detox
For heroin addictions, medically supervised detoxes are highly recommended. This is because there are a range of psychological and physical symptoms, like depression, muscle aches or blood pressure shifts, which must be monitored.
Not only does having a medical team nearby help to manage symptoms, but the environment itself allows you to feel safe and away from the negative influences that may trigger a relapse.
If you’d like to speak to a member of our team about a medically supervised detox, please get in touch on 0203 955 7700.
Where Can I Find a Clinic or Rehab Near Me for Detox?
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What Is The Timeline For Heroin Withdrawal?
The timeline for heroin withdrawal is generally as follows:
- Withdrawal symptoms start in the first 6–24 hours from last use.
- At hours 48-72, symptoms tend to be at their worst.
- Full detox is largely over by 5–7 days, although withdrawal symptoms may last for weeks.
What Does It Mean When You Withdraw From Heroin?
When you stop taking heroin, you will begin to ‘withdraw’ or have ‘withdrawal symptoms’. This means that the body will start to react to the drug no longer being in its system, which produces several withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, chills, and nausea. Other symptoms might include stomach cramps and diarrhoea.
How Can Help4Addiction Help?
Built by former addict, Nicholas Conn, Help4Addiction is here to help you get on the right path towards breaking your heroin addiction.
Detox is the first step towards a heroin-free life, and our helpful team is on hand to help you find the ideal detox plan for you.
Speak to our judgment-free team today to discuss your options.
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