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.
Major heroin withdrawal symptoms wonât subside til about a week after the last heroin dose. However, some symptoms of withdrawal, called âprotracted withdrawal symptomsâ or PAWS, can last for weeks to months after your last dose. And the psychological effects of heroin addiction may last your entire life.eroin represses pain receptors and induces states of euphoria. More importantly, if you take heroin over time, you will become physically dependent on it. With physical dependence, the body adapts to the presence of heroin and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced abruptly.