Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet, and those who are addicted to heroin are notoriously resistant to treatment.
Treatment of heroin addiction usually involves drug treatment with methadone, a synthetic opiate that mimics heroin within the body, but without the pleasurable effects or the addictive qualities. In this way methadone helps to eliminate the intense withdrawal symptoms that come when a user stops heroin use.
Taken orally, methadone can curb cravings and withdrawal symptoms for about 24 – 36 hours, and it blocks the effects of heroin, meaning that even if the user decides to cave in a use the drug, they will not experience any of the associated pleasurable effects. Without the rush, it is much easier to stop using heroin.
Because there are no intoxicating effects, individuals can take methadone on a daily basis to help overcome their heroin addiction, and it will not affect their abilities to work, drive a car, or go about their daily lives. If necessary, methadone treatment can be continued for several years without adverse health effects.
Combined with effective counseling techniques and behavioral therapy, methadone treatment for heroin addiction is extremely effective and has saved countless lives over the years.
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