Riverside’s Premier Heroin Addiction Treatment Center Serving Riverside & Corona, CA

Learn more about heroin addiction treatment at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA

Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive substance that is derived from the drug morphine (a prescription pain medication). When processed from morphine, heroin can be found as a white or brown powder and as a black sticky substance known on the streets as “black tar.” After prolonged use, an individual will build up a tolerance to the drug and will need more heroin in order to produce the same pleasurable feelings. Eventually, heroin abuse will lead to the development of physical and psychological dependence.

Pacific Grove Hospital is a full-service rehab clinic that has spent many years dedicated to helping individuals ages 18 and older recover from substance abuse problems and mental health disorders. Our chemical dependency program has helped many men and women overcome their addiction to heroin as they learn the 12-step model to recovery. Through it, they learn how to lead a more productive and sober lifestyle. Together, we can help you get your life back and see a brighter future.

Helping a loved one get treatment for heroin addiction

If you have a loved one struggling with heroin addiction, you are likely facing a number of different feelings such as fear, anger, and sadness. While you are scared about the well-being of your loved one, you are also mad and shocked that they would continue to use a substance that is causing so much damage in their life. While it is perfectly normal to be angry, this is not going to help your loved one get better. Here are some things that you can do to help your loved one through this difficult time:

Take care of yourself: Dealing with a loved one struggling with an addiction can be mentally and physically draining. It is important to remember that you need to take some time for yourself so that you do not get burnt out and begin resenting your loved one. Additionally, seek support through groups such as Nar-Anon, trusted loved ones, and perhaps find a therapist.

Understand addiction and your role in it: Take the time to educate yourself about the disease of addiction and more specifically about heroin. This will help you to understand what your loved one is currently going through. While you may want to protect your loved one from their bad behaviors, enabling them is only going to make the situation worse.

Research rehab clinic options: While you are educating yourself about addiction, look into possible rehab clinic options that may be able to help your loved one. A good place to start may be contacting the family’s primary care physician who will be able to refer you to addiction and mental health specialists. Also, it may be good to call different treatment clinics and see which one best matches your philosophy toward rehab. Make an appointment to speak with the intake staff and bring your loved one along to tour the center.

Why consider treatment for heroin addiction at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA

As you continue to abuse heroin, the negative consequences have gotten worse over time. Your heroin addiction has caused changes in the brain that make it almost impossible for you to function normally and make the decision to stop using without help. In addition to all of the health problems you’re facing, other areas of your life have slowly started to crumble around you. You may have lost your job or have been kicked out of school because you are no longer able to adequately complete your daily tasks. You may have lost close friends and your family life may now be in shambles. Eventually, you may find yourself broke, alone, and completely lost as what to do next.

A rehab clinic heroin addiction has been shown to be an effective form of treatment for many individuals. If you are chemically dependent on heroin, an inpatient rehab clinic can provide you 24-hour monitored detox that will ensure substances are safely removed from the body. In addition to detoxification, inpatient programs can offer you a secluded environment away from the outside stressors of the world so that you can focus completely on your recovery. Pacific Grove is located convenient to Riverside & Corona, CA, and through a number of different treatment options at our clinic you will be able to learn more effective coping strategies, gain knowledge about addiction, and learn ways in which to prevent relapse.

Pacific Grove Hospital philosophy and treatment benefits

When you come to Pacific Grove Hospital, you will find a staff who is devoted to helping all individuals struggling with a substance abuse or mental health disorders learn the tools they need to create a better life for themselves. Our mission is to treat the whole person, not simply the symptoms of a disorder or addiction. We firmly believe that each client has the ability to take a central role in their recovery, and we work to empower our clients to be fully active members in their treatment and recovery process. Additionally, as family support can be crucial for our clients during this time, we include family and loved ones in every step of the treatment process.

Types of heroin addiction treatment offered at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA

Upon arrival at Pacific Grove, you will be greeted by a friendly intake specialist who can answer any questions you may have and address any pre-admission concerns. One of our clinicians will take the time to sit down with you to discuss your presenting problems and to conduct a comprehensive assessment which will enable them to determine your proper level of care. We will take the results of the evaluation and work with you and your family to develop a plan of care most appropriate for your unique needs.

Detox may be the first step in your recovery journey if your body has become dependent upon heroin. Through this process, we will safely and efficiently help remove all toxic substances from your body while ensuring your comfort through medication and around-the-clock supervision. During detox, you will be fully engaged in your 12-step journey to recovery.

Medication may be used during detox to alleviate any unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal and is then slowly decreased as the body become accustomed to life without heroin. Medication may also be used to treat the symptoms of any co-occurring disorders like depression or anxiety disorders. All medication will be closely monitored by your treatment team and adjusted as needed.

Individual therapy provides you with the opportunity to work one-on-one with a therapist who can help you identify some of the underlying causes of your addiction. Your therapist can also help you develop coping strategies to beat cravings, reduce triggers for abuse, and ways to deal with the problems heroin abuse has caused in your life.

Group therapy is a large part of the treatment process for addiction recovery. Through multiple groups, you’ll work with others struggling with addiction and other mental health disorders. You may discuss ways you can manage the problems addiction has caused in your life, redevelop social skills, and once again begin interacting with other people.

Family therapy is extremely crucial during your recovery as they are your largest support system. Family support can make a tremendous difference in lasting recovery and so we make sure to include them in the treatment process. We encourage your loved ones to take active roles in your continued care and we use family sessions to open lines of communication, help mend strained relationships, and educate your loved ones about the disease of addiction.

In addition to traditional therapeutic methods, we offer a variety of experiential methods designed to help heal the whole person. These may include:

• Art
• Yoga
• Ceramics
• Meditation
• Exercise
• Recreational therapy
• Expressive therapy

Continuing care and levels of treatment for heroin

As your time at our rehab clinic comes to an end, we will begin to put in place the discharge plan that was started when you first arrive on our doorstep. We will work closely with you and your family to ensure that you have appropriate housing, access to available community resources, and assist you in finding gainful employment. Pacific Grove Hospital is proud to offer two continuing care options: our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and our intensive outpatient program (IOP). Both IOP and PHP programs offer you the chance to work on your recovery on an outpatient basis while slowly reintegrating back into your community in the evenings and on weekends. Some clients have made enough progress during their stay with us that they feel ready to discharge with referrals to traditional outpatient therapy and appropriate community resources.