Heroin Addiction Treatment

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What is the process of addiction treatment for a heroin addict? When someone has abused heroin for a long period, they should consider attending rehab and receiving addiction treatment.

Choosing a Rehab Facility

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The first decision is choosing the type of facility and program you would like to attend. Opiates are outranked only by alcohol as the oldest, most widespread, and most persistent drug problem. However, new drug treatments and psychological and social therapies offer hope of relief.

When you choose your facility and rehab program, you will want to take all of your needs into account. Here are some of the types of facilities you might consider at the start of your addiction treatment process:

Detox Facilities

Detox is a crucial first step in your recovery journey, and you may want to attend a specific facility for it. While it can be beneficial to those who are dependent on opiates and need support during withdrawal, it is important to remember that, according to the Substance Abuse Program
Administrators Association, medical detoxification is only the first stage of addiction treatment and does little to change long-term drug use. This means that after detox treatment, you usually must continue your recovery in the next step in treatment.

Inpatient Facilities

These facilities provide 24-hour care and a controlled environment for patients with severe addictions. If you have a poor support system at home or are dealing with multiple addictions or other psychiatric conditions, you should consider attending inpatient treatment.

Outpatient Facilities

These facilities provide all the same treatments, but patients do not stay overnight. They can attend treatment while still living their day-to-day lives. If you have a good support system and have fewer mental health symptoms, an outpatient facility could be right for you.

Opiate Rehab

Once you choose a facility, you will attend treatment for a specific time period, usually decided on by you and your doctor. In opiate rehab, you receive the level of treatment that best fits your needs. You learn coping skills and are connected with community resources that support your long term and sustainable recovery.

Addiction Treatments

For people addicted to opiates, several types of treatments may be included in their rehab process. Generally, including medication and counseling are necessary for a strong recovery, and those that are specifically targeted for opiate addicts are:

Medications

• Buprenorphine
• Methadone
• Naloxone

Counseling

• Group therapy
• Support groups
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Contingency management

You will be started on a treatment program with a combination of some of these treatments after a thorough evaluation. The program may be changed during your recovery to fit your changing needs. Once you have finished your treatment, you may choose to attend another program or an aftercare program such as a support group or a sober living facility. Whatever you choose, the process should be tailored to your needs, supporting your recovery in the best possible way.

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