Heroin treatment, Portland, Oregon
Heroin addiction treatment in Portland, Oregon
Heroin addiction is treatable, and recovery is possible. Crestview offers care from residential treatment through aftercare, including medication-assisted treatment and dual diagnosis support.
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Medically reviewed by Medical Director Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM · Updated
Warning signs
Signs of heroin use and withdrawal
Heroin addiction often starts after prescription opioid use. Watch for changes in speech, balance, friendships and work, along with withdrawal symptoms.
Long-term risks
What long-term heroin use can damage
Long-term use is linked to heart disease, serious infections, seizures and liver disease.
How treatment works
Supervised detox, then a plan that steps down
Stopping heroin abruptly on your own can be unsafe. Detox is arranged by referral and supervised by medical staff.
Residential
Live-in treatment, including a 90-day option.
Partial hospitalization
Full days of treatment with home at night.
Intensive outpatient
Several days a week, around work and family.
Medication-assisted treatment
Medication options are discussed with the clinical team and combined with counseling.
Therapy includes individual and group work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma therapy and 12-step support. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses depression, anxiety or PTSD alongside the heroin use.
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About heroin
How heroin addiction develops
Heroin is made from morphine, which comes from the poppy plant. It can be a white or brown powder or a dark, sticky tar, and is injected, snorted or smoked.
It acts quickly on the brain's reward system. Tolerance builds, so people need more to feel the same effect and feel sick without it.
Much of the heroin supply now contains fentanyl, which makes each use more dangerous. Keep naloxone (Narcan) on hand.
Treatment options
Heroin treatment at Crestview
Care starts with a medical evaluation and steps down as you progress.
Residential treatment
Around-the-clock support, including a 90-day option for those who need more time.
Partial hospitalization
Full days of treatment with evenings at home or in sober living.
Intensive outpatient
Structured treatment several days a week.
Medication options
Buprenorphine, naltrexone and methadone discussed with the medical team.
Dual diagnosis care
Mental health treated in the same plan.
Aftercare
Ongoing support after a program.
Questions
Common questions
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Call (866) 262-0531Should I stop heroin on my own?
No. Withdrawal can be uncomfortable and risky to manage alone. Medically supervised detox is the safer route.
Does Crestview accept my insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Use the insurance check or call the admissions team to confirm your benefits.
Is heroin often mixed with fentanyl?
Yes. Much of the heroin supply now contains fentanyl, which greatly raises the risk of overdose.
Is there a longer residential option?
Yes. Crestview offers 90-day residential treatment for people who need more time to stabilize.