In its most extreme form, this is referred to as Addison's disease, a condition that causes muscle weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure and low blood sugar, and can be life threatening. At the other end of the spectrum, as well as in between, lies adrenal fatigue (also known as hypoadrenia).
The average length of heroin addiction treatment is one to three months, but most individuals need additional time, and this is where aftercare comes in. These programs are an extension of the counseling these people received during treatment.
Symptoms of opiate withdrawal usually begin within 12 hours of the last heroin use or within 30 hours of the last methodone use. Initial withdrawal symptoms peak after about three days and tend to last for five days.Flu-like symptoms generally subside after ten days. Many people try to quit heroin and opiate use alone.This is often a very dangerous and potentially fatal decision. The major symptoms* of acute withdrawal are: 1  Depression. 2  Insomnia. 3  Nausea. 4  Vomiting. 5  Diarrhea. 6  Abdominal cramps.any people try to quit heroin and opiate use alone. This is often a very dangerous and potentially fatal decision. The major symptoms* of acute withdrawal are: 1  Depression. 2  Insomnia. 3  Nausea. 4  Vomiting. 5  Diarrhea.