Heroin Overdose

A heroin overdose can be fatal so it’s important to know the signs to watch for. The illegal opiate is a central nervous system depressant and can be deadly when mixed with other substances that have this effect. Depending on the purity of the heroin and the user, lethal doses can range from 200 mg to over 1,000 mg. for long-term users. No one can be absolutely certain about the purity of heroin as it can be mixed with other dangerous substances such as Fentanyl. There is no safe dose of heroin. The user’s tolerance, the amount taken and the purity are all factors that determine whether someone will have a bad reaction to heroin. As with all opiates, a tolerance can build with heroin use, even when it’s relatively short term. This requires users to take more and more to experience the effects they desire, whether it’s euphoria or to stave off withdrawal. A tolerable amount for a regular user can be deadly for a first-time user.  

What to Expect: Heroin Overdose and Treatment

Heroin is very addictive and can dramatically slow the heart rate and breathing. This can be fatal. Other signs and symptoms of a heroin overdose include dry mouth, pinpoint pupils, muscle spasms, stopped breathing, cold and clammy skin, blue lips and fingernails, stomach spasms, weak pulse, constipation, low blood pressure, drowsiness, disorientation, extreme drowsiness, confusion, delirium, hallucination, seizures and coma. If you find yourself in a hospital after an overdose, some of the treatments medical staff may administer include: checking for vital signs including blood pressure, breathing rate, pulse and temperature; breathing support, possibly with a tube; fluids given through intravenous administration; a laxative; or giving the patient a medication called a narcotic antagonist to counteract the effects of heroin.

Compassionate Detox for Heroin Addiction

It’s important to seek help immediately if you experience any of the related symptoms. There is help for heroin addiction. The Waismann Method of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation has been successfully treating heroin addiction for a decade with a renowned medical procedure. Our compassionate and humane treatment helps patients rebuild their sense of dignity and self worth. The procedure is performed in an accredited hospital and takes less than two hours. We use intravenous medication to cleanse the heroin from patients’ opiate receptors while they are under light sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists. The withdrawal phase is accelerated and occurs while the patients are sedated. Thus, they awake opiate-free without awareness of withdrawal symptoms that occurred. Our transitional living facility, Domus Retreat, is also available to assist guests in their continued quest for recovery. Here, guests are offered individually prepared meals, biofeedback therapy, massage therapy, and group and individual counseling.

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