What Are the Treatments for Heroin Withdrawal?
A variety of treatments are available to help individuals addicted to heroin to cope with the harsh withdrawal symptoms, including medications and behavioral therapies. A medically assisted detoxification is usually the first step, but the best results are typically obtained from a combination of medication to address withdrawal symptoms and supportive services like counseling, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Medications to address heroin withdrawal and help prevent relapse include methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.
