Heroin Dependence Recovery

Heavy heroin and opiate users often require the use of a methadone detox treatment in order to end their addictions. Methadone is itself addictive but offers many benefits over heroin and other opiates. As long as it is prescribed by your doctor, methadone is legal. It is given orally and in set doses, so it is safer than taking other drugs. Compared with other treatments, it has the best record for helping users successfully withdraw from opiates and heroin.

Angels of Victory uses prescribed medications as part of the home detox from drugs program. If a methadone detox is not the right option for you, the doctors at Angels of Victory will be able to recommend a better medication for your needs.

What You Need to Know About Methadone Detox

Methadone detox treatment is often used when other addiction treatments have failed. It is most appropriate for heavy heroin and opiate users. Before taking methadone, consider the following:

• This kind of treatment still leaves you being opioid dependent, and failure to take the medication can result in withdrawal symptoms.
• Methadone detox is sometimes used as part of a withdrawal process, but more often, it is a long-term treatment.
• Methadone can have unpleasant side effects, including drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, excessive sweating, insomnia, joint pain and weakness.
• This medication can be taken at home as part of a monitored in-home detox program.
• There are other prescription drugs that can help reduce the symptoms of withdrawal and lower your cravings for illicit substances.

Discuss these points with the Angels of Victory doctor before beginning a monitored in-home detox program, and find the option that is right for you.