The most important thing in overcoming an addiction to heroin addiction is recognizing that you have a problem and that you need help. Identifying signs and symptoms of addiction is a critical first step to getting the treatment you need at a heroin addiction treatment center like Crossroads. Our treatment team is available to answer any questions you have on heroin addiction symptoms and how best to seek treatment. Call today at 877.978.1667.

Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Addiction

Depending on how someone takes heroin (injecting versus snorting, for instance), there can be different heroin addiction symptoms to identify. Here are some of the most recognizable signs of someone struggling with heroin addiction:

Constant skin itching
Track marks on skin or collapsed veins from injection
Poor communication or slurring
Paranoia
Weakened immune system
Respiratory or heart issues
Dilated pupils
Constipation or cramping
Overly tired from lack of sleep
Irregular menstruation

Heroin Addiction Treatment

There are choices when it comes to how you receive your treatment for heroin addiction. As a member of our program, everyone gets a treatment plan customized to their needs. Our team is here to work with you and make you feel comfortable and supported during your recovery. At Crossroads, we offer the following options.

Residential Treatment – Back Cove

The Back Cove women’s residential program at Crossroads is an evidence-based model with trauma-informed and gender-responsive addiction treatment programs. It is an inpatient program with no distraction from the outside world so that the focus can be on you and your recovery. This safe, structured environment provides a solid foundation for healing and sobriety. Back Cove is a women’s treatment center designed to meet the needs of women and support them in each step of their recovery.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Crossroads’ IOP is a structured group therapy option that provides the flexibility to receive the treatment you need but with the flexibility of balancing the responsibilities of your day-to-day life. Plus, you can sleep in your bed at night. Treatment is generally 3 to 5 days weekly for 3 hours a day on-site at our treatment facility.

Rehab for Women with Children (CAMP)

Crossroads offers an alternative to traditional inpatient or outpatient treatment programs. The program creates a residential solution for women and their children called CAMP. The program delivers a homelike setting where women (or pregnant women) and their young children can stay together during treatment. Elements of the program include counseling, family therapy, and suggested aftercare to prevent relapsing.

Dual Diagnosis Program

A dual diagnosis treatment can be highly beneficial for individuals dealing with a substance use disorder and a co-occurring eating disorder or mental health issue. The program creates a way to treat both disorders alongside each other for a more successful recovery outcome. Clients can build a more positive attitude, develop healthy habits, and work on coping skills they will need for long-term recovery.

Crossroads Can Help with Heroin Addiction

Crossroads offers gender-responsive treatment options, including residential treatment for women and outpatient treatment with support groups. The treatment team strives for all clients to understand their addiction and its triggers deeply and learn coping skills to aid them on their path to recovery. Heroin addiction treatment includes a personalized treatment plan for each individual. Combining evidence-based and holistic therapies, counseling, support groups, and family programs makes for a robust program that sets clients up for success.

In addition to treating heroin addiction, the team at Crossroads focuses on: