Heroin detox symptoms are some of the nastiest an addict can experience compared to detoxing from any other drug. The individual who has become physically as well as psychologically dependent on Heroin will experience Heroin withdrawal with an abrupt discontinuation of use or even a decrease in their daily amount of Heroin taken. The onset of Heroin detox symptoms begin six to eight hours after the last dose is administrated. Major Heroin detox symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose of Heroin and subdue after about one week. The symptoms of Heroin withdrawal produced are similar to a bad case of the flu.
Symptoms of Heroin detox withdrawal include but are not limited to:
- Severe anxiety, insomnia, profuse sweating, muscle spasms, chills, shivering, tremors, restlessness, yawning, gooseflesh, restless sleep, irritability, weakness, twitching and spasms of muscles, kicking movements, severe backache, abdominal and leg pains, abdominal and muscle cramps, hot and cold flashes, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, intestinal spasm, diarrhea, repetitive sneezing, and increase in body temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rate
During your detox from Heroin, the Physician will usually prescribe detox medication to counter the detox withdrawal symptoms. Our highly trained staff will assist you in making your detox as comfortable and safe as possible. Heroin detox usually last 7 to 10 days.