Heroin Detox: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: How long will a heroin detox and rehab take?

(Posted by: camilla dl on 2007-06-07 23:41:00)

My brother is going to get himself treated and heroin detox is part of the program. I wonder how long it'll be 'til he's out of the treatment center? He's going to undergo an inpatient program.

Posted by: alliyah ld on 2007-06-07, 23:45:51

Well, how long the treatment will take depends upon the needs of your brother. It also depends on how he's going to respond to treatment and how he'll behave in the treatment center. Rehab usually takes a few months, and can extend to a few years. Hopefully your brother will recover soon.

Posted by: tatted up on 2007-06-07, 23:48:22

Forever. you cant ever get rid of the "need " feeling

Posted by: wheeza7geeza on 2007-06-07, 23:49:42

I witnessed a friend coming off Heroin. It isn't pleasant and it can take a while. He was terrible for over a week. His re-habiliation took the rest of his life.Heroin destroys the body, and it took him years to improve. My prayers go out for your brother.I don't know how long your brother will take. But be prepared for a long wait.God Bless!