Harmony Healing Center, centrally located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey (NJ), is known for its comprehensive alcohol addiction rehab and treatment. Our esteemed team of addiction treatment professionals is dedicated to guiding individuals along the path to recovery, helping them beat opioid addiction, including addiction to heroin, opiates, and prescription painkillers.
At Harmony Healing Substance Addiction Treatment Center, we recognize that each person’s journey to sobriety is as unique as they are. That’s why we take pride in offering customized rehab programs meticulously tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Through personalized treatment plans, comprehensive assessments, and compassionate care, we empower individuals to navigate the complexities of addiction and start on a journey toward lasting recovery. Whether it’s detoxification, therapy, holistic interventions, or aftercare support, our holistic approach to addiction treatment ensures that every recovery process is tailored to patient needs. To learn more about Harmony Healing’s opioid addiction treatment programs, contact us online or call (888) 409-5356 to speak to a member of our admissions team.
What Is Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)?
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is marked by compulsive opioid use despite harmful consequences, impacting personal, social, and professional realms. It spans from prescription misuse to heroin addiction, with opioids binding to brain receptors, inducing euphoria and pain relief. Tolerance, dependence, and addiction often ensue from repeated use.
The diagnostic criteria for OUD include a cluster of symptoms such as craving opioids, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when opioids are not used, and continued use despite knowing the harm it causes. Additionally, individuals with OUD may exhibit behaviors such as spending a significant amount of time obtaining opioids, neglecting responsibilities in favor of drug use, and experiencing disruptions in relationships and employment.
Opioid addictions can be quite severe. There are some people who do rely on opioids to decrease their pain levels, so they can properly function in life. However, sometimes, even those people do become dependent on this drug. Over time, that