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Westchester County New York Addiction Treatment

This drug epidemic fueled by the rise of Fentanyl (an opiate) and Heroin has now become more deadly than gun violence and car accidents. It is a crisis, and it is real.

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Westchester County NY addiction treatment and recovery resources. According to data from the CDC Westchester had 107 opioid-related deaths in 2016 according to the latest report. 

The prior state data reported in September showed 59 deaths. That is around a 50% increase Fentanyl has overtaken heroin as the leading cause of opioid-related deaths since 2015. Many may think that drug addiction is a ‘Black thing’, a ‘Hispanic thing’ … but mostly … it is a ‘White thing.’ 

Caucasians are over 70% of those seeking Heroin treatment alone. Putting color on a nationwide crisis does not help. Clearly, we are all in this crisis together. 

This drug epidemic fueled by the rise of Fentanyl (an opiate) and Heroin has now become more deadly than gun violence and car accidents. It is a crisis, and it is real. 

Treatment and recovery from addiction is the only way forward for users, and so a huge amount of support and self-will is needed to get an addict from addicted to recovery. 

Once you have fought hard for your sobriety, one of the easiest ways to relapse is to start hanging with old friends and in your same old haunts around Westchester County NY. Some feel they can handle this and can just ‘abstain’ from their drug and keep their old life intact. 

This rarely works. That is why we encourage those who want to stop, to go and get ‘out’ of their routine. You are basically creating a new life of sobriety (whether from alcohol, opiates or any other drug) from the ground up. 

Create new friends, new circles of people who do not abuse drugs. People who will encourage (or at least not discourage you) on your path to recovery. 

Westchester County NY has many resources open to addiction recovery. You are not alone.

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Effects of heroin addiction and treatments

Heroin (Diacetylmorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid obtained from morphine. Heroin is an illegal substance and very addictive, euphoric effects very powerful. This is the type of opiate most consumed today.

Heroin was synthesized in 1874, and, ironically enough, was used initially to cure morphine addiction. Nowadays, heroin is known as the most destructive and painful addiction in the world, since it damages both the physical and the mental. Although heroin addiction is being treated today, the withdrawal process can take a very long time.

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Forms.  In its raw state, heroin is a white powder with a bitter taste. Heroin that can be bought in the street is usually not raw. Street heroin is different in color and can range from white to dark brown, if it has been cut with items such as milk, sugar, milk powder or quinine. When the heroine is black ("black tar" or "Cheese") is the most manufactured in Mexico. Other major heroin producing countries are Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, and Colombia.

Routes of administration.   Heroin can be injected, snorted or smoked. These three methods of consumption are addictive. Many consumers begin to inhale heroin by inhaling it, then switch to intravenous injections as the body begins to get used to the substance. Injections allow to reach the state of euphoria in only a few seconds. When the heroine is snorted or smoked, it usually takes 15 to 20 to feel the effects. The urge to achieve the sensations sought pushes consumers to go through the injection.

 Addiction to heroin

Psychological dependence. Heroin addiction begins with a feeling of fatigue and emptiness. From a strictly chemical point of view, addiction is explained by the inability of the consumer's brain to produce enough endogenous opiates because of the constant presence of opiates sent artificially to the body. In spite of all the negative consequences, the heroin addict feels unable to rid himself of his addiction. Heroin provides powerful physical and mental dependence and takes control of the body and mind.

The drug becomes, for addicts to heroin, the only way to experience a positive feeling in their life. Dependents also tend to classify the outside world into two groups: those who consume drugs, and those who do not consume drugs. Their universe stops at buying and using drugs. Everything else becomes futile. They become impatient, irritable and aggressive.

They are often depressed. They argue constantly with those around them and get angry for no apparent reason. Fighting addiction makes them ashamed, weak, and disgusted with themselves. Individuals addicted to heroin have a tendency to lose their job and face serious financial problems. In order to obtain drugs, they steal money from their family, friends and even colleagues.

 The effects of heroin

Euphoria. One of the reasons that makes heroines addictive is its ability to make the consumer euphoric fast enough. This feeling of well-being is often described by patients as an orgasm and lasts from a few seconds to a minute. Like pleasure triggered by sex, drug-induced pleasure "frees" the consumer from all tension. Once euphoria is over, the consumer is in a state of falling from sleepiness to restlessness. This state is called "the stoned". Heroin is a depressant.

Given its sedative properties on the central nervous system, the consumer experiences a sensation of great pleasure, as if his whole being was comfortably wrapped in soft cotton. He feels totally hermetic about his surroundings. Its coordination and concentration are diminished. He has trouble expressing himself. After having taken a dose of heroin, the dependent individual is no longer able to reason for long hours. He forgets all his problems and his general condition can be described as a global feeling of well-being, extreme comfort and deep satisfaction.

 Addiction to the effects of heroin

Other immediate effects. The heroine slows down the functioning of the central nervous system. The main symptoms observed (which in case of high doses or may endanger the life of the consumer) are: difficulty breathing (shortness of breath and breathlessness), reduced blood pressure, decreased heart rate. Other symptoms that may occur are: narrowing of the pupils, dry mouth, suppression of the tussive reflex, nausea, vomiting, sweating, irritation and a decrease in libido.

Long-term effects caused by heroin addiction. Long-term effects can be disastrous, especially if the dependent individual continues to use drugs without being medically followed. The heroin addiction causes negative physical, mental and social consequences.

Over a long period of time, heroin addicts develop many physical problems that include: a significant decrease in their immune system; high vulnerability to contagious diseases (HIV / AIDS, TB, hepatitis B and C); liver problems, breathing problems, heart problems; damage to their veins, skin abscesses, thrombosis; chronic constipation; a disturbance of menstrual cycles in my women as well as infertility, impotence in men; poor eating habits, significant weight loss; significant emotional disturbances and cognitive dysfunction.

 Treatment of heroin addiction

Heroin addiction is very difficult to eradicate, but it can be healed. The physical and mental dependence is so strong that it is almost impossible to look after yourself. Medical help is needed, as well as a follow-up of the medical treatment.

There are several ways to detox heroin, such as:

·         Medical opioid detoxification treatment and treatment of psychological addiction;

·         Long-term Naltrexone-based program;

·         Personalized follow-up, including a twelve-step group therapy;

·         Opiate replacement therapy.

We do not support the concept of methadone treatment because we consider that replacing one drug with another does not lead to any results. However, in some cases we are proposing a therapy based on Suboxone, as part of a strict medical follow-up, for patients heavily dependent on heroin.

Regarding other methods of heroin detoxification, we strongly believe that fighting heroin addiction is possible through safe, effective and timely care programs, addressing both mental and emotional addiction. physical. For this reason, we have implemented a long-term Naltrexone treatment program with   personalized follow-ups.