Heroin Addict Rehabilitation is very complex case. The withdrawal symptoms of this drug may differ from person to person. The common symptoms are fever, chills, state of confusion, vomiting, poor appetite etc. However the most dangerous are violent acts done by the user or an addict in state of withdrawal. This heinous action does not have any limits whatsoever. An addict can go any distance in order to fulfill their need of obtaining the drug or sometimes action carried out by an addict is for without any reasons. That is why a proper program run by de-addiction centers is needed for any Heroin Addict for total recovery from this habit.
Heroin is an opium based drug, which is so addictive that it starts controlling its user even just doing it one or two times. The statics shows that the consumption of heroin is almost doubled from the year 2009 to 2015 in India.
The effect of Heroin on Body
It has chemically same effects as morphine. It has twice or even thrice times the effect same for the same quantity. This drug can be smoked, snorted and can be injected directly into the veins. Taken by any means this drug reaches brain very quickly and gives the user a sensation of happiness and rush of good feelings.
The last way of doing Heroin; by injecting directly to the veins is most dangerous. The continuous use of this way will result in collapsed veins. In this way, the chances of overdose maximised. The overdose of Heroin results in slower heart rate which can be fatal.
Heroin is often laced with other chemicals and drugs to increase its effect on end user so by injecting it directly into veins is extremely dangerous as even the user does not know sometimes how strong the substance is?
In India opium is produced under security of Indian Government, from production to transportation to pharmaceutical industries. Even with all the efforts of law enforcement agencies one to two percent of the total opium produce find its way to black market. However the rest of the illicit drug is smuggled into India through its neighbouring countries.
Due to the tempting profits margin (up to 300%) on Heroin, this drug is available easily in northern parts of India. In spite of being so expensive Heroin demand especially in youth has been increasing year after year.
The role of rehabilitation center
The rehabilitation of a Heroin addict is long process. Even after complete abstinence from heroin over a longer period of time people tend to relapse. The lure of this drug is very extreme. An individual tends to relapse in spite of being fully recovered and healthy. So it is very necessary to also change the addicts’ mentality or mindset towards life. Therefore it is advisable for an addict to join proper programs provided by rehabilitation centers to ensure full recovery.
There are many NGO’s and institution in the country working regarding this issue.
The key to this evil is awareness. We should be aware of this problem as it affecting our society in devastating way. Drug abuse is a family disease. Since it just not only affect the individual but it also consumes the happiness of entire family.