Heroin addiction treatment and rehabilitation at Priory Hospital Altrincham

Heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive opiate drug, which is derived from the strong painkiller, morphine. Heroin is usually injected directly into a vein but it is also possible for this substance to be snorted or smoked, although these methods of consumption are less common. As well as having powerful painkilling properties, heroin also results in users experiencing a rush of euphoria, pleasure and relaxation, all of which can be highly addictive to some people. Therefore, these effects can induce people to consume heroin over and over again so that they can continue to experience the desired ‘high’, which causes tolerance to build rapidly, and a dangerous addiction to take hold.

Heroin addiction rehab in Manchester at Priory Hospital Altrincham is underpinned by best practice national guidelines and the latest research in addiction treatment and therapy. We are able to deliver:

• Medically assisted withdrawal detoxification, to remove all heroin from your body and manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms
• An abstinence-based treatment model, based on the 12-Step philosophy
• Access to 12-Step support groups
• Intensive inpatient (residential) treatment
• Therapy delivered in a number of different formats including:
  • 1:1 therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family support
• Tried and tested therapy types including:
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness and meditation
  • Person-centred therapy (PCT)
  • Motivational techniques
  • Relapse prevention therapy
• Free aftercare for 12 months, ensuring that you receive the support that you need when you leave treatment

You can read more about heroin addiction treatment on our approach to addiction treatment page.

Our specialist heroin addiction treatment team consists of highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and other mental health professionals, all of whom possess extensive clinical experience in the addiction rehabilitation process. Our experts are also able to prescribe medication throughout the treatment journey, if this is required.

Patients will also benefit from dedicated peer supporter input during their heroin addiction treatment and rehab journey at Priory Hospital Altrincham. Our peer supporters are ex-addiction patients who have chosen to return to the hospital to offer hope, support and inspiration to current heroin addiction patients.

As well as taking heroin on a frequent and ongoing basis, the following are all common signs and symptoms that you, or someone that you know, may be struggling with heroin addiction:

• Developing a tolerance to heroin, meaning that you need to take higher quantities of heroin and more frequently, in order to feel the desired effects
• Experiencing heroin withdrawal symptoms if you haven’t taken heroin for a certain amount of time
• Focusing increasing amounts of time on obtaining and using heroin
• Spending lots of money on heroin, resulting in financial difficulties
• Legal problems including arrest and imprisonment
• Lying to loved ones about the extent of your heroin use
• Driving or engaging in other risky behaviours when under the influence of heroin
• Social withdrawal or finding that you only tend to associate with other people who use heroin
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger and extreme mood swings
• Feelings of guilt, shame and hopelessness
• Dramatic, unintentional weight loss
• Scabbed or bruised skin as a result of using needles to inject heroin
• Persistent flu-like symptoms
• Possession of syringes, needles, and other paraphernalia related to heroin use

Read more about the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction.

You don’t have to struggle with heroin addiction; call us today on 0800 144 8969, send us an email or arrange your free heroin addiction assessment.