Heroin Rehab Center

Steps Recovery Center recognizes how vital the mind, body, and spirit are in their connection to the whole person. We take a holistic approach to treating heroin addiction that includes treating the whole person, and find that it tends to be more successful, especially since heroin addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life. With a customized and individualized program, a holistic approach just makes sense. It affords an opportunity to meet the patient’s physical and psychological needs and allows them to engage physically, emotionally, and mentally.

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Information on Heroin

Heroin is an opioid drug derived from morphine, an organic substance taken from the seed pod of several opium poppy plants grown in Mexico, Colombia, Southwest, and Southeast Asia. This drug comes in the form of white or brown powder or a black substance called black tar heroin. People who use this drug either sniff, snort, smoke, or inject it. Those seeking an extra rush mix heroin with crack cocaine, known as “speedballing.”

This drug quickly enters a person’s system and attaches itself to opioid receptors on cells located in various areas, particularly those involved in feelings of pleasure and pain. Furthermore, it can control a person’s breathing, sleeping, and heart rate.

What Makes Heroin Dangerous?

Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs available, and a person faces a high risk of overdose or death from using it. Moreover, it contains additives, such as starch, powdered milk, or sugar, which can clog up one’s blood vessels, resulting in permanent liver, kidneys, lungs, or brain damage. Some people share drug injection equipment with others, increasing their risk of contracting HIV or hepatitis.

Someone may be undergoing a heroin overdose if they experience the following:

Heroin withdrawal symptoms include:

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Heroin and Mental Health Conditions

Most individuals with a heroin addiction also have an underlying mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Those who suffer from co-occurring addiction and mental illness usually struggle with poor concentration, low motivation, and social anxiety. Some people stay at an inpatient dual diagnosis treatment center and receive professional help tailored to their needs.

Staff members are trained in both addiction counseling and psychotherapy, so they know how to address the challenges of going through rehab while dealing with a severe psychiatric disorder.

High-quality dual diagnosis treatment centers offer the following:

Intensive psychotherapy to address the root cause of the person’s mental health conditions
Neuropsychological testing to create a specialized treatment plan that prioritizes a patient’s needs
Peer group therapy to help the patient form healthy relationships and develop new coping strategies
Motivational support that incorporates therapeutic approaches, such as Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Behavioral modification therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Opiate replacement therapy with prescribed medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and maximize the chances of long-term success
Antidepressants to correct chemical imbalances, restore healthy energy levels, and elevate mood
Counseling and family education to build a supportive home environment
Alternative therapies, such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, art or exercise therapy, and more

A combination of different treatment modalities can help a person combating addiction, and mental illness reclaim their life.

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Residential treatment centers are knownfor their success rate, so it’s important to research local ones that fit yours or that of the needs of your loved one. Ensure they are acredited and licensed, have access to emergency care services, offer aftercare planning, and have a credentialed staff

jason ward

2021-05-18

I'm from Idaho and i had a hard time finding help I ended up at Steps 350 miles from home. I was treated with respect and dignity . I was in a dark spot and found the help I needed.

Lisa Wissler

2020-06-02

My first experience with Steps was in 2014. I was very scared and didn’t know what to expect. I had so much shame and was shocked at the idea that I was going into rehab. How had my life lead me down that road? I wasn’t “that kind of person” I arrived on a Thursday night and I was so broken & ashamed! What started out to be the worst day of my life became the best decision I ever made! I stayed for 90 days and remained sober for two years. Sadly It wasn’t where my story with Steps ended, but I’m very grateful that I was blessed to still have the relationship and resources available when I needed them. After a relapse in 2016 when my father passed away I attended aftercare week after week through Annie’s house, I also visited often to learn through family group. But my relapse continued and slowly took its toll as my mental health deteriorated along with all the shame that continued to build. After almost two years of continued struggle one of the counselors through steps who had constantly tried their best to help me remember the tools I had been given why at Steps suggested I check myself back in and see if maybe they could help again. That was over eight months ago! I feel better than I did the enter two years I was sober the first time. Even during my first bout of sobriety I felt suicidal. I don’t deal with that anymore and it is a true miracle. I love Steps and Annie’s house, there staff and all they represent! They truly love addicts and want them to succeed! And today I am not ashamed and I am tickled to be “one of THOSE people”!!!

Konner Zoellner

Steps recovery helped me so much. They changed my life!

gary hanson

2019-06-05

Steps ;saved our daughters life as well as her kids!

Natalie Painter

2019-01-01

The staff and facility is amazing- Couldn't ask for anything better. The program is well rounded with rec activities, equine therapy, gender therapy, group therapy, individual and couples therapy, and also attends various 12 Step support groups such as AA or NA. They also have family therapy and processing with options for individual settings or in a group. These help families understand what their loves ones who suffer from addiction is going through and how to support them, and also gives them their own support system.

James Merritt

2018-12-18

Staff is very knowledgeable and compassionate. Excellent facilities, great food.

Eric Hawke

2018-12-14

I would recommend Steps to anyone seeking help for his/her addiction. This program saved my life. The facility is nice and the food is outstanding! However, the program and the staff are the real treasure of this facility. Truly personal, caring and considerate interactions were the norm, and the support provided is world class. 10 out of 10 for sure.

BRIAN MEYER

2018-11-14

This place saved my life! The therapists were very helpful, friendly and really cared about the clients wellbeing. The tech’s were alway helpful with meds and anything that was needed. House manager was amazing, had high expectations on job duites, and kept a very clean organized atmosphere. Food was always amazing I never went hungry! The information and skills that I have learned and applied to my life are priceless. If your not willing to put forth the work to change your life this is not your place, but if you are this is the first Step to take. I Love everyone at Steps. Thank you for all your help.

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Heroin Rehab Center

Take that First Step

Take that First Step

Information on Heroin

What Makes Heroin Dangerous?

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Heroin and Mental Health Conditions

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