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What Are The Withdrawal Effects Of Heroin?
What should I watch for in a 26 year old male withdrawing from heroin use? He last used 3 days ago and said he used every two to three days 1/2 to a gram at a time crushing and snorting. Did not use a needle but has taken other options as well and suboxin too. He is a mess! This is my son and we have not seen him in four months lives out of state and this is how he came home to us tonite!
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
heroin is obtained from the poppy plant seeds and is an opioid. since it is very addictive withdrawal symptoms can be very severe. they may include restlessness, insomnia,severe muscle and bone pain, diarrhea and vomiting,
cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"),
uncontrollable leg movements,
severe heroin cravings. you should be watchful for all these symptoms.
cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"),
uncontrollable leg movements,
severe heroin cravings. you should be watchful for all these symptoms.
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