Heroin detox requires medical supervision. Symptoms are uncomfortable and medications make the process more humane and s ...

Are “safe sites” that facilitate heroin use helping or hurting the opiate epidemic in the U.S.? A review of what’s ...

A description of what to expect during heroin detox, as well as main treatments used during withdrawal. More here on how ...

A drug craving is somewhat similar to a deep yearning. But the craving for an addictive substance such as heroin, is sha ...

Symptoms of heroin detox include body and muscle aches, vomiting, and mood disorders such as anxiety or depression. More ...

The best way to stop taking heroin is with medical supervision. More on the side effects when you quit heroin here and a ...

Detoxing from heroin does not need to be severe or uncomfortable. But you increase your risk of relapse when you detox f ...

Heroin detox usually peaks at about 72 hours after loast dose and resolves within a week. However, some symptoms can lin ...

Should you stop taking heroin cold turkey? No... but why? Heroin can cause severe side effects if abruptly stopped, espe ...

Detox from heroin can be assisted by anesthesia, buprenorphine, clonidine, or opiate replacement therapies. A review of ...