Heroin Addiction and Overdose at Epidemic Levels in the U.S.

Heroin has caught the nation asleep at the wheel.  With heroin-related overdoses and deaths escalating to epidemic levels, it is clear that battling opioid use and addiction should become a top priority in the nation.  According to the Centers of Disease Control, heroin overdose deaths in the U.S. have exploded by 286% between 2003-2013, killing 33,000 in 2015 alone.  Whether the heroin addiction originated with a prescription for painkillers for an injury or post-surgery, or if is the result of risk-seeking recreational drug use, once the drug has an individual in its clutch it is deadly. Spending time in rehab for heroin addiction is the only authentic hope for getting clean and staying that way.  An inpatient residential addiction treatment program is still the optimum choice for the highest level of care for heroin addiction.  An inpatient setting provides medically supervised detox and withdrawal tailored for opioid addiction, where medications can be prescribed to assist with the withdrawal symptoms. Once discharged from heroin rehab the real challenges to sustained sobriety present themselves.  Individuals who go straight from inpatient treatment back to the real world may find their recovery compromised almost immediately.  Studies have shown that transitioning first to a sober living environment helps to reinforce abstinence and reduce the possibility of relapse. Recovery Involves a Continuum of Care  Receiving inpatient rehab for heroin addiction is simply the first stop along the journey to a renewed life of sobriety.  Once treatment has been completed it is important to prepare for the potholes sure to be experienced along the way.  Returning too soon to real life can be rife with triggers and traps that can completely undo the hard work done in treatment. Having a relapse prevention plan in place will anticipate the people, places or things that may trip up the newly clean and sober person.  An important step in preventing relapse is to plan for a stay in a sober living residence where new healthy habits can be reinforced in a supportive environment.  Social support is crucial in the early days of recovery, and the fellowship found in sober living homes, especially those that require participation in a 12-step program, provides that much needed sense of community. Exclusive Sober Living Environment There is a wide range of sober living housing available, each with its own characteristics and amenities.  At the high end are exclusive sober living residences that provide an array of additional services to enhance recovery in addition to offering more luxurious accommodations.  Exclusive sober living programs may also offer tailored case management services that coordinate the various aspects of the recovering addict’s post-treatment phase. When sober living homes are devoted to helping the resident experience the beauty of life and living they become more holistically oriented, addressing not only the addiction but the whole person.  The focus is on incorporating rejuvenating experiences and services into the post-treatment phase, such as spa services, meditation, local outdoor activities, and outings.  Teaching residents to allow joy back into their lives is an important treatment element of the exclusive sober living environment. Riviera Recovery Offers Premier Rehab for Heroin Addiction in Los Angeles, CA Nestled in the rolling hills above Malibu, California over an expanse of two acres, Riviera Recovery offers an exclusive, private sober living recovery center.  The complex is a beautiful 7,000 square foot facility where a limited number of residents who have completed rehab for heroin addiction can find the serene and supportive home environment that enhances healing. Riviera Recovery promotes a healthy and vibrant post-treatment lifestyle where a strong sober support system is in place.  Not only is Riviera Recovery pet friendly, but also offers an amazing menu of holistic services such as infrared sauna, saltwater pool and spa, yoga, Pilates, surfing, paddle boarding, and trips to various destinations in California.  Each resident is provided with a well-appointed private suite to make the stay a pleasurable one.  For more information about Riviera Recovery and its powerful role in heroin recovery, please call us at (866) 478-8799.