How to Help a Person Get Rid of His Addiction of Heroin?

Published August 4, 2010

Question by LYDIA R: How to help a person get rid of his addiction of heroin?
I NEED HELP FROM U TO HELP MY FRIEND QUIT HIS ADDICTION OF HEROIN AT HOME.HE ALREADY STARTED BUT HE IS LIKE SCREAMING,CURSING, ETC….

Best answer:

Answer by Julie B
Heroin addiction is a very hard habit to kick, unfortunately. As his friend, what you need to do is NOT enable him financially, and give him the “tough love” approach. If his behavior continues, as it sounds as if he is experiencing withdrawl symptoms. Lots of people do get Methodone for this condition. I would suggest that you take him to a local ER, or to a Free Clinic that does dispense methodone for those users who are trying to kick the habit. PLEASE try to convince him to get some IMMEDIATE HELP! There are 24 hour hotlines for problems such as what you are explaining. In addition, the Crisis Intervention Center is a good outlet for you to call, also open 24 hours with a hotline. If he refuses treatment, call ur Local ER, and get some help from them. I realize this is tough. GOOD LUCK to you and to him!

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