Heroin Addiction Treatment

Heroin addiction is a major issue that affects individuals and communities across the United States. The state of Louisiana, in particular, has experienced high rates of heroin usage in recent years. Heroin addiction treatment can be tricky to navigate and find the right support. Heroin is also known as smack, H, dope, tar, horse, and black. Heroin is easier to obtain than doctor-prescribed opioids as well as being cheaper than painkillers. In 2016 alone, 140 people overdosed on heroin in Louisiana. Addiction can be treated but must be done carefully.

When reaching out to a loved one about their addiction and to encourage treatment, keep in mind the following:

  • Educate yourself about addiction
  • Don’t preach! More than likely he or she knows how devastating this disease
  • Provide options for treatments available
  • Seek out support from other people in your loved one’s life
  • Offer unconditional support

Heroin is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. Here at The Recovery Center of Baton Rouge, we create an individualized treatment plan to help your loved one safely detox and begin the therapeutic process of recovery. The first step in our heroin addiction treatment program is detoxification, which involves safely and gradually removing heroin and other toxins from the body. Our medical staff closely monitors patients during this process and may use medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings.

At The Recovery Center of Baton Rouge, we are committed to helping individuals overcome heroin addiction and achieve long-term recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with heroin addiction, we encourage you to reach out to us for help. Give us a call at (225) 927-7475 to learn more about our heroin addiction treatment program and to schedule a confidential consultation.

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