Heroin is considered to be the most addictive of all drugs. Viewed in this way, early detection and intervention are critical to get the individul to heroin rehab. Heroin is the most rapidly acting opiate. Its addictive power stems from its ability to readily cross the blood brain barrier wherein its effect are imparted by immediate stimulation of the brain”s “pleasure centers”. Heroin is commonly injected in the blood stream and consequently represents a high risk for the transmission and subsequent contracture of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C and other such contagion. It goes without saying, that upon recognition of a problem that heroin addiction treatment is crucial. Detoxification represents the challenging first step for which treatment with methadone has been used for the last 30 years. It is anticipated that the synthetic opiate, LAAM, will play a vital, if not exclusive, role in achieving opiate detoxification in the near future. Moreover, therapies such as cognitive behavioral intervention and intensive counseling are expeditiously utilized to ensure patient recovery.