Heroin Addiction
Expert Heroin Addiction Treatment Center
Are you ready to break free from heroin addiction and begin a life of lasting recovery?
At Avalon Malibu, we specialize in comprehensive, luxury-residential treatment for heroin and opioid dependency, where evidence-based medical care meets the tranquil beauty of the Malibu coastline.
Located directly above the Pacific Ocean, our Villa House program offers 24/7 medical supervision, safe detox, and a personalized recovery plan that integrates psychotherapy, holistic wellness, and relapse prevention.
If you’re seeking a private, compassionate environment that restores your mind, body, and spirit, contact us today or call 888-958-7511 and take the first step toward healing and renewal at Avalon Malibu.
Why Avalon Malibu is the Best Choice for Heroin Addiction Treatment
- Our specialized program is designed for heroin and opioid dependence, addressing both the physical withdrawal process and the psychological roots of addiction.
- Located in a peaceful, ocean-front Malibu setting, Avalon provides privacy, comfort, and safety, so you can focus fully on healing and recovery.
- Our treatment integrates evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care) with holistic modalities like mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, neurofeedback, and body-based therapies.
- We offer flexible-length residential care (30–90 days or longer) rather than a fixed timeline, allowing you to stay until you feel confident and recovery-ready.
- Your safety and wellness are always our priority: Avalon Malibu is fully licensed and meets strict clinical standards for medical detox and residential treatment.
- Unlike many larger programs, Avalon Malibu treats the whole person, not just the addiction, helping you rebuild confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships for lasting recovery.
What Is Heroin?
Heroin addiction is a very dangerous and too often deadly illness. The drug takes very little time before it becomes extremely addictive, and it is known as one of the most-abused opiate drugs in the US and the world. It is most often sold in powder form, which can be smoked, snorted or liquefied and injected. It is derived from morphine, but is a Schedule I illicit substance in the United States which means it has a high potential for addiction and no known medical uses. Heroin generates chemical changes in the pleasure centers of the brain, producing an effect that rapidly brings on a state of relaxation and euphoria. Like other opiates, heroin blocks the brain’s ability to distinguish pain, making heroin highs very pleasurable but very risky.
Since it is an illegal narcotic, it is very difficult for users to determine the actual strength or “purity” of a dose -- a situation that makes overdosing increasingly likely with continued use. Most street heroin is cut with other dangerous chemicals like strychnine or other poisons, because illegal sellers seek to make more money by stretching their supply of the white or brown powder. Heroin can also be found in its unrefined form of a black sticky substance; this is known as “black tar heroin.” Heroin also increases risk of problems beyond addiction and possible overdose; for example, sharing needs or injection equipment can cause the transmission of HIV and other diseases.
Defeating a heroin addiction can be a difficult journey because of the drastic effects that the drug can have on the brain and body. With prolonged use, it truly takes over and can permanently alter the way that the brain functions. Those who struggle with heroin addiction need the assistance and support of a team of professionals to go through withdrawal safely and rebuild a healthy, substance-free life. A heroin addiction recovery experience is a big change for the addict, and it is best to seek treatment somewhere that offers medical monitoring and long-term care to reduce chances of relapse.
Heroin Addiction and Opioid Use Disorder
Heroin addiction is clinically understood within the broader category of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Heroin is an illicit opioid, but opioid use disorder can also develop from prescription opioids or other illicit opioids. The condition is characterized by a problematic pattern of opioid use that can lead to significant impairment, distress, cravings, loss of control, continued use despite harmful consequences, and physical dependence.
Using the term Opioid Use Disorder does not diminish the seriousness of heroin addiction. Instead, it reflects the modern medical understanding that opioid addiction is a treatable health condition involving changes in brain function, behavior, physical dependence, and psychological factors.
Effective treatment therefore needs to address more than simply stopping heroin use. A comprehensive treatment plan may need to address withdrawal, cravings, overdose risk, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, relationships, physical health, and the circumstances that contributed to continued substance use.
Why Heroin Addiction Can Be So Difficult to Stop
Heroin can produce powerful effects on the brain's opioid receptors. With repeated use, tolerance and physical dependence can develop, meaning that a person may require more of the drug to achieve the desired effect and may experience withdrawal when opioid use is reduced or stopped.
Addiction is more than physical dependence, however. Environmental cues, emotional distress, memories, relationships, stress, and other triggers can become associated with drug use. Even after the acute physical withdrawal period has passed, cravings and psychological patterns can continue.
This is why detox alone is rarely enough to address the full complexity of heroin addiction. Detox can help someone safely move through the acute effects of stopping opioids, but residential treatment can provide the opportunity to address the behavioral, psychological, and relational aspects of addiction that remain after withdrawal.
Significant Behavioral Signs of Heroin Abuse
There are usually multiple noticeable signs when an individual is abusing or addicted to heroin. Possession of paraphernalia including needles or syringes, burned spoons, aluminum foil and burned gum wrappers, missing shoelaces and ties (used to tie off injection sites) and small plastic bags with white powdery residue are common evidence of the preparation and injection of heroin. Changes in behaviors or personality may also occur -- not only when an abuser is high, but also as they become dependent on the drug and they fall into patterns of withdrawal or cravings.
Some signs that someone may be under the influence of heroin are:
- Shortness of breath
- Dry mouth
- Constricted pupils
- Sudden changes in behavior or actions
- Disorientation
- Cycles of hyper-alertness followed by nodding off
- Fatigued appearance
Significant Physical Signs of Heroin Abuse
In addition, like many addictive substances, regular heroin use can result in an abuser building a tolerance -- as their body becomes accustomed to heroin, they will need to increase the dosage they use to achieve the same high. As dosage and frequency of use climbs, characteristic physical changes may begin to occur.
Some common long-term signs of heroin abuse are:
- Muddled, incoherent speech
- Deceptive behavior
- Hostile actions
- Increased time spent sleeping
- Declining performance in school or work, including job loss
- Dressing in long sleeves or pants to hide needle marks
- Disinterest in hygiene or appearance
- Eye contact avoidance
- Loss of motivation toward future goals
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Lack of interest in hobbies and activities
- Theft of possessions and money
- Loss of self-esteem or declining body image
Some Behavioral Signs of Heroin Use and Addiction Are:
- Muddled incoherent speech
- Deceptive behavior
- Hostile actions
- Increased time spent sleeping
- Loss of performance in school or work, including job loss
- Dressing in long pants and sleeves to hide needle marks
- Disinterest in hygiene and appearance
- Eye contact avoidance
- Loss of motivation toward future goals
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Lack of interest in hobbies and activities
- Theft of possessions and money
- A loss of self-esteem or declining body image
Like many addictive substances, regular heroin use can cause the need to increase the dosage in order to get high. It is with this growing tolerance that more distinctive physical symptoms of heroin abuse and addiction appear.
Some Physical Signs of Heroin Abuse Are:
- Significant weight loss
- Needle marks
- Constant sniffles
- Infections or abscesses at injection site
- Loss of menstrual cycle for women
- Cuts and bruises or scabs (from picking the skin)
Significant Signs of Heroin Withdrawal
Signs of heroin use and abuse are usually noticed because they are patterns over time -- someone who was formerly a happy, energetic person slowly becomes constantly withdrawn and sleepy, and the drastic shift causes their loved ones to notice that something is wrong. But withdrawal symptoms can be sudden onset signs that a person is going through serious side effects of heroin addiction. It often manifests as painful and difficult flu-like symptoms that cause the sufferer to feel extremely ill.
Some common signs of heroin withdrawal include:
- Intense cravings for more of the drug
- Cold sweats
- Severe muscle and bone aches and pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Feeling of heaviness
- Leg cramps resulting in “kicking”
- Weeping
- Insomnia
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Fever
Treating Heroin Addiction and Withdrawal at Avalon Malibu
At Avalon Malibu, treatment for heroin addiction begins with a carefully monitored detox process that incorporates our research-based therapies and treatments. We are licensed to treat adults in an inpatient setting in what is considered to be a ‘non-medical sub-acute detoxification.’ Heroin withdrawal is a complicated process where the addict receives around-the-clock supervision. Withdrawal symptoms can begin a few hours to one day after sustained use of the drug stops, and we have licensed physicians that can prescribe medications to alleviate many of the physical symptoms of heroin withdrawal.
Once the body is rid of the substance, residential recovery treatment begins at The Villa House, our treatment facility for drug and alcohol addiction. There, we welcome individuals who are ready to begin their recovery journey, and we provide a safe and caring environment as they set out to find a way back to sobriety. We understand the need for rest and regeneration for clients addicted to heroin and other substances, and we know that our beautiful, comfortable environment in Malibu, California can provide that for everyone who enters our program. Avalon Malibu contracts with four board-certified physicians who specialize in psychiatry, internal medicine, addictionology, neurology and more, bringing together the best possible treatment experience for those who suffer from heroin addiction and withdrawal.
Avalon Malibu is also licensed to treat co-occurring or dual diagnoses, a common condition in which an addict is also clinically diagnosed with a mental health disorder like anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder. We believe in treating everything that ails each of our clients so that when they leave our program they are fully healed and well-equipped to live their life substance-free.
Contact Avalon Malibu
At Avalon Malibu, we understand clients addicted to heroin are fearful about quitting because of the pain they may experience when the drug is no longer available to them. But seeking treatment for heroin is the only way to prevent the drug from taking over your life, interfering in your health, your relationships and your happiness. When left untreated, heroin addiction can be -- and often is -- deadly, as tolerance climbs and dosages increase to the point of overdose. If you or your loved one may be struggling with heroin abuse or addiction, we encourage you to reach out for help right away. For more information about the program at Avalon Malibu or to find out more about addiction recovery resources in the Malibu, California area, contact us today at 888-958-7511 to talk to our team and get help now.
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Why Residential Treatment for Heroin Addiction?
Not everyone with opioid use disorder requires residential treatment. Some individuals can be appropriately treated through outpatient care, while others may benefit from a higher level of support.
Residential treatment can be particularly valuable when heroin use has become persistent or difficult to control, previous attempts at recovery have not been successful, co-occurring mental health conditions are present, or the person's home environment makes sustained recovery difficult.
Living in a structured residential environment temporarily removes many of the distractions, triggers, and opportunities for immediate access to drugs while allowing the individual to focus on treatment.
Residential care also creates continuity between medical oversight, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, wellness, and relapse-prevention planning.
At Avalon Malibu, the residential environment is intentionally small and private. Rather than treating addiction as an isolated problem, the clinical approach can address substance use together with mental health, trauma, physical wellness, relationships, and long-term recovery planning.
Heroin Addiction Therapy
Medication can address important physiological aspects of opioid use disorder, but comprehensive recovery often also requires psychotherapy and behavioral treatment.
At Avalon Malibu, therapy can be individualized according to the client's history, diagnosis, substance-use patterns, mental health, and treatment goals.
Therapeutic approaches may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-informed therapy
- EMDR when clinically appropriate
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Relapse-prevention therapy
- Mindfulness-based practices
- Psychoeducation
- Experiential and wellness-oriented therapies
The objective is to help clients understand why heroin became an important part of their lives and what needs to change to support long-term recovery.
Trauma and Heroin Addiction
Trauma and substance use can become closely connected. Some individuals use heroin or other opioids to temporarily numb painful memories, anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional distress, or other trauma-related symptoms.
Over time, substance use can become an automatic coping strategy.
When PTSD or significant trauma symptoms occur alongside opioid use disorder, treatment should address both conditions rather than assuming that one will resolve automatically when the other is treated.
Current clinical guidance supports providing evidence-based treatment for co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders rather than using one diagnosis as a reason to delay treatment for the other.
At Avalon Malibu, trauma-informed care can be integrated with addiction treatment, psychiatric care, and relapse-prevention work when clinically appropriate.
Heroin Addiction and Anxiety
Anxiety can contribute to opioid use and can also become more noticeable when someone stops using heroin.
Some individuals use opioids to quiet persistent worry, panic, social anxiety, physical tension, or emotional discomfort. Once opioid use stops, those symptoms may return or temporarily feel more intense.
Treatment therefore needs to distinguish between opioid withdrawal symptoms and an underlying anxiety disorder.
At Avalon Malibu, clients can receive assessment and treatment for co-occurring anxiety while also addressing opioid use disorder.
Therapy may include CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, psychiatric care, and other evidence-based approaches depending on the individual's needs.
Heroin Addiction and Depression
Depression and opioid use disorder frequently require integrated treatment.
Someone experiencing depression may use heroin to temporarily escape emotional pain, hopelessness, isolation, or an inability to experience pleasure. At the same time, chronic opioid use can further disrupt relationships, responsibilities, sleep, motivation, and overall functioning.
Residential treatment can provide an opportunity to evaluate whether depressive symptoms persist independently of acute intoxication or withdrawal and to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management when indicated, exercise, nutrition, sleep, and meaningful daily structure can all become components of recovery.
A Personalized Heroin Addiction Treatment Plan
No two experiences with heroin addiction are exactly alike.
One person may have developed opioid dependence after prescription pain medication. Another may have a long history of heroin use associated with trauma. Another may have repeated relapses related to untreated depression or anxiety.
Treatment should reflect those differences.
At Avalon Malibu, an individualized treatment plan may consider:
- Current heroin or opioid use
- Duration and severity of opioid use
- Withdrawal history
- Previous treatment experiences
- Previous overdoses
- Other substances being used
- Medical conditions
- Psychiatric symptoms
- Trauma history
- Family relationships
- Work and professional responsibilities
- Recovery environment
- Long-term treatment goals
This information helps the clinical team determine the appropriate level and combination of care.
What Happens During Residential Heroin Addiction Treatment?
Residential treatment generally begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment.
The early phase may involve medical stabilization, withdrawal management, psychiatric evaluation, medication assessment, and establishing a safe daily routine.
As the individual becomes more stable, treatment can increasingly focus on psychotherapy, behavioral patterns, relationships, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery planning.
Later in treatment, clients can begin preparing for the transition back to everyday life.
This progression is important because the goal is not simply to complete detox. The goal is to develop a sustainable recovery plan.
A Typical Heroin Addiction Treatment Timeline
There is no universal treatment timeline for opioid use disorder. The appropriate length of stay depends on the individual's medical condition, substance-use history, psychiatric needs, response to treatment, and recovery environment.
Phase 1: Assessment and Stabilization
The first stage focuses on understanding the individual's medical, psychiatric, and substance-use history while addressing immediate safety and withdrawal needs.
Phase 2: Detoxification and Early Recovery
Medical professionals monitor the individual through withdrawal and determine whether medication treatment or other medical interventions are appropriate.
Phase 3: Intensive Residential Treatment
Once medically stable, treatment can focus more heavily on psychotherapy, behavioral change, emotional regulation, trauma, relationships, and relapse prevention.
Phase 4: Recovery Planning
Clients begin identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, strengthening support systems, and planning for life outside residential treatment.
Phase 5: Transition and Aftercare
Before discharge, the clinical team works with the client to establish appropriate continuing care.
Avalon Malibu offers flexible-length residential care rather than assuming that every individual requires exactly the same number of days. The current program describes residential stays of approximately 30–90 days or longer when clinically appropriate.
Family Involvement in Heroin Addiction Treatment
Heroin addiction affects more than the person using the drug.
Families may experience fear, anger, financial stress, broken trust, uncertainty, and exhaustion. They may also struggle with the question of how to support their loved one without enabling continued substance use.
Family involvement can help address these issues.
Family therapy may provide an opportunity to improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, understand addiction, repair relationships, and develop realistic expectations for recovery.
Families can also learn about opioid use disorder, relapse warning signs, overdose risk, medications, and how to respond when their loved one returns home.
When appropriate and with the client's consent, family involvement can become an important part of long-term recovery planning.
Questions Families Should Ask Before Choosing Heroin Rehab
Choosing treatment for opioid addiction is a significant decision. Families may want to ask:
- Is the program licensed and clinically supervised?
- Does the program provide medical detox or coordinate an appropriate level of withdrawal care?
- Does the facility treat opioid use disorder with evidence-based medications when clinically indicated?
- Are buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone considered when appropriate?
- What happens after detox?
- How much individual therapy is provided?
- Does the program treat co-occurring depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma?
- Is family therapy available?
- How does the program approach relapse prevention?
- What happens after residential treatment?
- Is the program able to coordinate continuing medication treatment when indicated?
- How is client privacy protected?
- What medical and psychiatric professionals are involved?
- Is treatment individualized rather than based on a one-size-fits-all schedule?
- What distinguishes the facility's clinical care from its amenities?
These questions help families distinguish a genuinely comprehensive residential treatment program from a facility that primarily emphasizes comfort or marketing.
Call 1-888-958-7511Luxury Amenities That Support Heroin Addiction Recovery
A luxury treatment environment should not be confused with luxury accommodations alone.
Privacy, comfort, nutrition, physical activity, access to nature, and a peaceful environment can support the difficult work of treatment—but they should complement qualified clinical care.
Avalon Malibu's residential environment combines private accommodations with an oceanfront Malibu setting, private beach access, gardens, pool and wellness amenities, chef-prepared meals, fitness, mindfulness, and individualized clinical care.
For some clients, this environment can provide an important psychological separation from the people, places, routines, and pressures associated with active heroin use.
The purpose of the setting is not to make addiction treatment feel like a vacation. It is to create a private and restorative environment in which clients can focus on medical stabilization, psychotherapy, self-reflection, and recovery.
Exercise, Mindfulness, and Wellness During Recovery
Recovery from heroin addiction involves the mind and body.
Regular physical activity can help establish structure and healthy routines while giving clients an alternative way to manage stress and reconnect with their physical well-being.
Mindfulness can help clients become more aware of thoughts, cravings, emotions, and physical sensations without immediately reacting to them.
Nutrition and healthy sleep habits can also become important components of rebuilding a stable daily routine.
At Avalon Malibu, these wellness practices complement medical treatment and psychotherapy.
Oceanfront Recovery at Avalon Malibu
Avalon Malibu's location directly above the Pacific Ocean provides an environment that is fundamentally different from a conventional institutional treatment setting.
Time outdoors, access to the beach, ocean-based activities, mindfulness, physical fitness, and the natural surroundings can provide opportunities for reflection and healthy engagement.
For clients who are clinically appropriate, activities such as surfing and ocean-based fitness can provide physical activity and opportunities to practice focus, presence, and confidence.
These experiences are best understood as complementary components of a comprehensive treatment plan rather than standalone treatments for opioid use disorder.
Relapse Prevention for Heroin Addiction
Relapse prevention is one of the most important components of opioid addiction treatment.
Clients can learn to identify situations that increase their risk of returning to heroin or other opioids, including emotional distress, interpersonal conflict, exposure to people associated with drug use, untreated psychiatric symptoms, and overconfidence after a period of stability.
A relapse-prevention plan may include:
- Identifying personal triggers
- Recognizing early warning signs
- Developing coping strategies
- Creating a crisis plan
- Maintaining appropriate medical care
- Continuing psychotherapy
- Developing healthy routines
- Strengthening family and social support
- Planning for high-risk situations
- Establishing an aftercare schedule
For people receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder, relapse prevention should also include coordination of ongoing medication management when appropriate.
Aftercare Following Heroin Addiction Treatment
Residential treatment is one stage of recovery rather than the final destination.
Before leaving Avalon Malibu, clients can work with their treatment team to develop an individualized continuing-care plan.
Depending on the individual's needs, aftercare may include:
- Outpatient psychotherapy
- Psychiatric follow-up
- Medication management
- Medication treatment for opioid use disorder
- Family therapy
- Individual counseling
- Recovery support
- Sober living or structured housing
- Alumni support
- Continued wellness and fitness
- Relapse-prevention planning
The transition from residential treatment to everyday life is an important period. A strong aftercare plan helps ensure that the structure and therapeutic progress developed during treatment do not simply disappear when the client returns home.
Long-Term Recovery From Heroin Addiction
Recovery from heroin addiction is not defined by a single detoxification episode or a particular number of days in treatment.
Long-term recovery may involve ongoing medical care, psychotherapy, medication, healthy relationships, meaningful work, physical wellness, and continued attention to mental health.
For some individuals, medication treatment for opioid use disorder may be part of long-term recovery. For others, the clinical plan may evolve over time according to their needs and medical guidance.
The objective is to create a sustainable life in which recovery becomes integrated into everyday routines rather than depending entirely on the structure of a residential facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heroin Addiction Treatment
Is heroin addiction treatable?
Yes. Heroin addiction, understood clinically as opioid use disorder, is a treatable medical condition. Treatment may involve medication, psychotherapy, medical care, behavioral interventions, and continuing support.
What is the difference between heroin addiction and opioid use disorder?
Heroin addiction is a commonly used term for problematic heroin use. Opioid Use Disorder is the current clinical diagnosis and encompasses problematic use of heroin as well as other opioids.
Does heroin addiction require detox?
Not everyone requires the same level of detoxification care. A medical assessment can determine the safest and most appropriate level of care based on opioid use, medical history, other substances, and individual risk factors.
Is heroin withdrawal dangerous?
Opioid withdrawal is generally not considered medically dangerous in the same way as severe alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, but it can be extremely uncomfortable and can involve dehydration, significant distress, and other complications. Medical assessment is particularly important when other substances or medical conditions are involved.
How long does heroin withdrawal last?
Withdrawal varies according to the opioid used, duration and amount of use, individual physiology, and whether medications are used. Acute symptoms commonly develop within hours to days after the last opioid use and can continue for several days, while some symptoms and cravings may persist longer.
Is medication-assisted treatment replacing one addiction with another?
This is a common misconception. Medications such as buprenorphine and methadone are evidence-based medical treatments for opioid use disorder. They can reduce cravings and withdrawal and help stabilize the disorder while a person engages in broader treatment.
Can someone receive residential treatment while taking medication for opioid use disorder?
Medication treatment can be incorporated into treatment for opioid use disorder when clinically appropriate. Families should ask any residential program directly whether it supports evidence-based medications and how medication continuity is handled.
Can heroin addiction and PTSD be treated at the same time?
Yes. Evidence supports treating co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders rather than requiring one disorder to be completely resolved before treating the other.
Can heroin addiction cause depression or anxiety?
Heroin addiction can coexist with depression and anxiety, and opioid use, withdrawal, and the consequences of addiction can contribute to significant emotional distress. A comprehensive assessment can help determine whether an independent mental health disorder is also present.
How long should someone stay in residential heroin treatment?
There is no single appropriate length of stay. Treatment duration depends on medical needs, psychiatric conditions, substance-use history, treatment response, previous recovery attempts, and the individual's recovery environment.
Is 30 days enough to recover from heroin addiction?
A 30-day stay may be appropriate for some individuals, while others require longer treatment. The important consideration is whether the individual has achieved sufficient medical and psychological stability and has an appropriate continuing-care plan.
Does family therapy help with heroin addiction?
Family therapy can help address communication, boundaries, trust, education, and the effects addiction has had on relationships. Family involvement should be individualized and conducted with appropriate attention to the client's privacy and clinical needs.
What happens after residential heroin rehab?
Aftercare may include outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, medication management, medication treatment for opioid use disorder, family therapy, recovery support, structured housing, and continued relapse-prevention planning.
What makes Avalon Malibu different from a traditional heroin rehab?
Avalon Malibu combines individualized residential addiction treatment with a private, oceanfront Malibu setting and an integrated approach to substance use and mental health.
The program combines medical and psychiatric care with psychotherapy, trauma-informed treatment, wellness, nutrition, physical fitness, mindfulness, and a highly private residential environment.
When to Seek Help for Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction can progress quickly and carries serious medical and overdose risks. Waiting for someone to reach "rock bottom" is not necessary.
Professional assessment may be appropriate when heroin or other opioid use is becoming difficult to control, when attempts to stop have repeatedly failed, when withdrawal is driving continued use, or when opioid use is affecting health, relationships, work, or safety.
For families, seeking information does not obligate anyone to enter treatment. A confidential conversation with a qualified admissions professional can help clarify what level of care may be appropriate.
Begin Confidential Heroin Addiction Treatment in Malibu
Avalon Malibu provides private residential treatment for heroin and opioid addiction within an individualized clinical environment.
Located above the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, the program combines medical oversight, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, wellness, and residential support with an environment designed to provide privacy and comfort during treatment.
If you or someone you love is struggling with heroin or opioid addiction, contact Avalon Malibu to discuss treatment options and determine whether residential care may be appropriate.
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