Heroin Addiction: Methadone Detox Facts

Question: Can i help my friend break his heroin addiction cold turkey?

(Posted by: Unknown on 2009-07-30 17:21:52)

Ok I have educated my self with heroin stories, medical info and withdrawal symptoms. has anyone helped a friends break this Habit whats would be the best way. I have in mind just me and him. if anyone has any opinions or have gone through this any info will help thank you.

Posted by: bas3ba11king5 on 2009-07-30, 17:25:12

Only if he goes to rehab

Posted by: jandy on 2009-07-30, 17:25:12

Even the professionals can't always break addiction,because of the physical and psychological factors. stopping cold, very painful, he just needs to go to a clinic...

Posted by: LoneRanger on 2009-07-30, 17:50:29

It sounds like you want this more than your addicted friend, and that's not going to work. Your friend needs to really want this, and although you could be of some help possibly, you would probably juts wind up getting manipulated by this person. Heroin withdrawal is pretty bad, like the severest flu you ever saw, and the initial withdrawal lasts about 3-6 days, but they won't die from it. There are lots of meds that can help take the edge off and provide a little sleep. The success rate and recovery times vary greatly depending on a wide range of factors, but unless you have experiences H addiction, you probably really don;t stand a chance at helping your friend. A rehab would probably be best. Good luck.

Posted by: Noof on 2009-07-30, 18:01:08

Your friend has to make the first move. Your great intentions will not work unless he is ready. Please keep in mind that heroin addicts are master manipulators. I don't know how long he's been using or how large his jones is so not sure what it will take. But I do know that he will need an incentive that only he can find. It has to be bigger than his addiction.