Opioids

Can heroin addiction be cured?

Last updated:
June 11, 2025

Yes, it is possible to live a happy, successful life after a heroin addiction. Treatment at a residential rehab normally involves a combination of detoxification and therapy.  To avoid relapsing attendance at support groups is also beneficial.  With dedication and perseverance, even the most deeply entrenched heroin addiction can be beaten, and the user can go on to have a wonderful, drug-free life.

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