How to get rid of heroin addiction?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am addicted to heroin and have been using a lot of drugs. I have been trying to quit these drugs, but I cannot. Whenever I do not use it, my body is painful and dull, and I cannot do any work neither do anything. My mind is all about drugs whenever I do not use them. I really want to stop this addiction because it is killing me. I cannot stop it because I am a spinster and presently working, so I have to take my drugs in order to work. I went to the rehabilitation center before and was normal, but I got a relapse again. I want to be a normal human with a healthy life. Can you please help me to get out of this addiction and what medicine I have to take? I took Valium 10 mg, Tramazac and Zolam to help me sleep and forget the pain for five days.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suresh Kumar G D is a highly skilled specialist in Child Health, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, with extensive experience in managing developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in children and adolescents. His expertise includes early childhood development, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and mental health counseling. Dr. Suresh is known for his compassionate, child-centered approach and commitment to promoting holistic well-being in young patients.

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Hello,

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Heroin addiction is known to be a chronic relapsing condition. It is positive that you are contemplating stopping using heroin again. You mentioned being in detox before but relapsed again. You need to consult a psychiatrist in your city and get support from a nearby detox center again to manage the withdrawal symptoms. More important is you also need to have post-detox follow-up and support to minimize the chances of relapse again. You will need support to develop better-coping strategies to deal with life's stressors.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 15, 2019
Reviewed At April 23, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suresh Kumar G D is a highly skilled specialist in Child Health, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, with extensive experience in managing developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in children and adolescents. His expertise includes early childhood development, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and mental health counseling. Dr. Suresh is known for his compassionate, child-centered approach and commitment to promoting holistic well-being in young patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suresh Kumar G D is a highly skilled specialist in Child Health, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, with extensive experience in managing developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in children and adolescents. His expertise includes early childhood development, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and mental health counseling. Dr. Suresh is known for his compassionate, child-centered approach and commitment to promoting holistic well-being in young patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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