Addiction Signs of Heroin

The addiction signs of heroin are as a result of repeated intake of heroin which is a narcotic drug.

In many countries, it is illegal to be in possession of heroin. Usually, the drug is intravenously injected into the body’s system or snorted. Thereafter, it creates an intense feeling of pleasure.

The addiction of heroin drives the addict into a repeated use of the drug even though it has grave consequences. Even when a person is willing to stop its use, the addict feels and experiences an irresistible desire to use it again.

* Some of the most usual signs of heroin dependence include:

• Financial difficulties that may lead to irresponsible behavior
• Irresistible craving of the drug between uses
• Thinking of the next time they can get high
• Thinking of where to get the next dose
• Marks around where they inject the drug
• The effects of using heroin include:
• Decreased ability to cough
• Drowsiness even during the day
• Hypothermia
• Severe itching
• Difficulty when breathing
• Dry mouth and thirst
• Reduced anxiety
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Heaviness

* Health dangers of using heroin can include:

• Contracting HIV aids, and hepatitis
• Miscarriage
• Heroin overdose

* Some of the major addiction signs of heroin are:

• Dry mouth
• Droopy appearance
• Disorientation and poor judgment
• Scars of  injection
• Shallow and difficult breathing
• Euphoria
• Drowsiness
• Reduced pupils
• Nausea and vomiting
• Poor hygiene
• Petty crimes e.g. stealing
• Negative change on performance, academic or otherwise
• Drug paraphernalia
• Apathy and/or lethargy
• Unexplained valuables
• Runny nose
• A lying tongue
• Sudden change of friends
• Lack of motivation
• Ignores consequences of chosen behaviors
• Change of interests
• Faraway look of eyes
• Poor speech
• Lack of interest in future plans
• Difficulty in keeping commitments
• Hostility and tempers
• Absences at work, school or family events
• Poor self esteem
• Loss of employment

It is hard to treat people who have addiction signs of heroin, but nevertheless an addict can be subjected to rehabilitation. There are some withdrawal signs that may be severe and in need of medical attention. Most of the times an addict must undergo a Detoxification program to clean them up and minimize the withdrawal effects.

* * * Thereafter, a follow up program should be put in place to enable an individual quit heroin successfully.  It enables the addict to understand the situation and come up with strategies of beating the addiction. * * *