How long will she detox from heroin?

Question

A very close family member to me is in a lockdown/detox center to detox from several years of opiate/heroin abuse. It was Monday morning when this person went in. After that, their probabtion officer said they must do at least 28 days now, but probably 60 days. This person really wants to stop - but I have never seen something so horrible. It's as though this drug stole this person's soul. Any suggestions or helpful information is very much appreciated. I am tearing up thinking about what has happened to this person I love so dearly. I cannot cast this person out of my life as other's have. The judge told this person that those who do not die from heroin OD usually are the one's in prison. (terrible thing to say). There has to be many successful recovery stories out here. Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi, yes their is hope i have lived through hell and back with my son, stealing from me and other family members and friends lying in and out of jail, everyone told me to give up on him, throw him out in the street , but as a mother no matter how old he was and no matter what he put me through i wasn't going to let heroin take my son, heroin users do not live past the age of 30 and it is the easy drug to OD on my son has been cleaned for six months, he"s healthy he has a job, we still have our days because it is going to take a long time for me to trust him again, but i can sleep at night knowing my son made it through another day, that is what we do take it day by day and pray

Answer 2

Be prepared...it's a long process. Can take months if not years....many will relapse several times before they are successful.


Good luck

Answer 3

oh wow! i admire pammyjammy's courage... just think positively and pray... it is difficult to overcome the addiction, but there's always hope :) take heart and stay strong! all the best!!!