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How To Get Rid Of Heroin Addiction?

i am an heroin addict living in maldives . down here getting clean is very difficult.no medicines available and only 75 people get the chance to get methadone treatment.i have tried many ways but now i am out of option what can i do about this ?>where and how can i get a good treatment?
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Addiction Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

Methadone treatment is not the only treatment for opioid addiction. You can contact any psychiatrist in your area and ask for treatment. Detoxification can be done with commonly available medicines, followed by maintenance with naltrexone.

Best wishes.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Pankaj Borade 's  Response
Thanks for asking.
heroin addiction is a difficult to overcome without assistance of a psychiatrist.
I strongly suggest to seek a psychiatrist consulatation and treatment.
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How To Get Rid Of Heroin Addiction?

Hi, Methadone treatment is not the only treatment for opioid addiction. You can contact any psychiatrist in your area and ask for treatment. Detoxification can be done with commonly available medicines, followed by maintenance with naltrexone. Best wishes.