APS Healthcare Rehab and Heroin Detox Coverage
Detox is the first step toward entering rehab for an addiction to heroin. The detoxing process is typically a serious and painful experience. Thankfully APS Healthcare Heroin Detox Coverage and a medically supervised detox program provide a path to a painless detox and more stable recovery process. Use the services available through APS Healthcare insurance to help you detox safely and effectively.
What to Expect with Heroin Detox
Dealing with heroin detox is a deadly game of Russian roulette. This addiction is different than an addiction to caffeine, nicotine, or even cocaine. Individuals who are addicted to heroin are physically addicted. When detoxing from heroin under APS Healthcare Heroin Detox Coverage an individual goes through a series of withdrawal symptoms, as noted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Medline Plus:
- Muscle aches and abdominal cramping
- Severe diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Insomnia
- Anxiety and agitation
These symptoms begin within 12 hours following the last time an individual uses heroin. Detox can take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on the usage amount and length of time of the addiction. Complications of detox include aspiration, which can lead to a lung infection, along with dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. These symptoms are serious and can lead to death.
Painless Detox from Heroin
Most people give up on detoxing from heroin because of the pain and agony they experience during this phase of their recovery. As a result they end up using again, which places them back in the throes of addiction. Thankfully there is a way to detox from heroin that is safe and pain-free. Medically supervised heroin detox using medications that ease the cravings for heroin, as well as the painful physical symptoms, is available.
APS Healthcare Heroin Detox Coverage Benefits
Under the APS substance abuse benefits umbrella you will find heroin detox and rehab as part of the coverage available. Keep in mind that the specific level of coverage you will have depends on your state of residency and policy plan. The general benefits cover outpatient, inpatient and partial hospitalization. Additionally, any medication programs and psychotherapy you require as part of the rehab process from heroin will likely be covered up to a degree under the APS Healthcare Heroin Detox Coverage plan. It’s time to take back your life, and with the benefits afforded by APS Healthcare you will be prepared to make that step toward recovery.