When heroin becomes the center of your life, it can feel difficult to see a way out. At Hickory Grove Recovery in Morrilton, Arkansas, we want you to know that help is available and recovery is possible. Our heroin detox program is designed to provide the medical care, supervision, and support you need to begin rebuilding your life.
Understanding heroin addiction
Heroin is a powerful opioid that quickly creates both physical dependence and psychological cravings. What may have started as occasional use can become a cycle that takes over daily life.
Signs of heroin addiction may include:
- Thinking constantly about heroin or how to get it
- Needing it just to feel “normal”
- Strained or broken relationships
- Using despite health problems or personal consequences
- Fear of withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop
Heroin addiction is not a personal failure—it is a medical condition that responds to professional treatment.
The reality of heroin withdrawal
Heroin withdrawal can begin within 6–12 hours of the last use and is often described as one of the most difficult detox experiences. Attempting to quit on your own is unsafe due to the severity of symptoms and the risk of relapse.
Withdrawal symptoms may include:
- Severe muscle and bone pain
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Intense anxiety or depression
- Restlessness and insomnia
- Cravings that feel overwhelming
Our medical detox program provides the supervision, medications, and supportive environment needed to manage withdrawal safely.
How Hickory Grove supports your detox
Medical care and monitoring
From admission, our medical team completes a full health assessment and creates a personalized detox plan. Care may include:
- FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine or methadone
- Comfort medications for nausea, sleep, and anxiety
- Nutritional support
- Treatment for co-occurring health issues
- Continuous monitoring for safety
These evidence-based methods are part of our medication-assisted treatment services, which make withdrawal more manageable and reduce relapse risk.
24/7 support
Heroin withdrawal can be unpredictable. Our nursing staff and clinical team are available around the clock to provide both medical care and emotional support when it’s needed most.
Addressing the whole person
Addiction rarely exists on its own. Many people with heroin use disorder also experience trauma, depression, anxiety, or other challenges. Our licensed therapists provide:
- Individual therapy
- Group counseling
- Family therapy
- Mindfulness and stress management techniques
By addressing mental health and emotional needs alongside detox, you begin building a stronger foundation for recovery.
A supportive environment
Our Morrilton location provides a calm, private setting where you can focus entirely on recovery. Clients have access to:
- Comfortable accommodations
- Nutritious meals
- Quiet outdoor spaces for reflection
- Community areas for connection and peer support
Family involvement
Heroin addiction affects the entire family. We encourage loved ones to take part in the recovery process through family therapy and educational workshops. Families learn about addiction as a medical condition, how to provide support, and how to set healthy boundaries.
Planning for what comes next
Detox is the first step, not the last. Before discharge, our case management team works with you to create a personalized aftercare plan, which may include:
- Outpatient therapy or counseling
- Continued support through inpatient addiction treatment
- Ongoing mental health care
- Medication-assisted treatment maintenance
- Support groups and recovery community resources
Our alumni program also provides ongoing connection and encouragement after you leave treatment.
Accessible care
We work with most major insurance providers and offer flexible payment options. Our admissions specialists can help you understand your coverage and explore assistance programs if needed.
Take the first step today
If you or someone you love is struggling with heroin addiction, recovery is possible. At Hickory Grove Recovery, we’ve helped many people safely detox and begin treatment in a supportive, professional environment.
Call us today at 501.509.5143 or contact us online to learn more about our heroin detox program and start your path to recovery.
Call today to find a medication-assisted treatment program near Little Rock that works with your life
MAT isn’t about replacing one substance with another—it’s about giving people the medical and psychological tools they need to stay grounded in recovery. If you or a loved one is considering medication-assisted treatment in Central Arkansas, Hickory Grove Recovery is ready to help.
Contact us today to learn more, verify your insurance, or schedule a confidential assessment. Call 501.509.5143 or connect with us online.
