Getting off of heroin isn’t really as drastic as it might seem to the heroin addict or even to the Paraprofessionals that are involved in helping the addict to get clean. Substituting a drug that can replace the heroin in the addict’s bloodstream is the usual course when detox is done to keep the addict off of heroin. Basically, the problem is that an addict’s options are not all that impressive. Incarcerating the heroin addict and keeping him or her locked up for six months is one option. An addict can willingly go into a live in center and follow their procedures if he or she is willing to give up the drug on his own. That is another option.

The interesting part of the mentality of heroin addicts is their feeling of superiority as compared to other addicts. In their discussions one gets the impression that their addiction is usually found only in mentally advanced addicts as compared to say cocaine. The real significance in the addict’s exaggerated appraisal of himself which to a normal person sounds bizarre is that the drug itself is superimposing it’s continued existence in the host body by controlling and influencing the heroin addict’s thought processes. Heroin becomes almost like a living entity that controls the mind of the host body to continue its life.

As absurd as that might sound, the fact is that using the addict’s altered state of conscience is another option. Talk therapy done while detox is going on also helps to keep the addict of the drug without the reliance of a chemically produced substitute used as to keep the addict from relapse. Weaning an addict off heroin doesn’t really work as reduced hits do not keep the addict controlled and his behavior could be dangerous. Basically, heroin detox options are limited to keeping the addict in a controlled environment until the need for heroin no longer causes disturbed behavior in the addict.

For the best results of heroin detox it is recommend that the addict go to some type of long term drug rehabilitation center. These programs are generally require a 6 month to 2 year commitment. The person will be required to live at the rehab during this time. Most places require the addict to work to pay for there their rent. This is great because most addicts do not have very strong work ethics. They also will be required to attend 12 step meetings daily and group therapy.

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