I think one of the best ways to recover from heroin smoking is what I like to call the integrated approach to recovery. What is that you may be thinking well it is a combination of recovery tactics to help you for long term sobriety. This being said lets take a look at how to stop smoking heroin.

We will be working on the mind, body, and spirit

Mind- For the mind we can do things like read recovery literature this helps keep our minds off of heroin smoking but it is not necessary that we read only this we can also read novels. Like I said this is an integrated approach so if you feel like adding to this fell free to do so.

I don’t have a patent on recovery. Attending NA meetings regularly is a great way to free up your mind. I think going to the movies or out to dinner is great too. We need to treat ourselves once in a while because we work hard to stay clean and we deserve it.

Body- Next we will explore the body. I think it is necessary to eat well balanced meals. I am not talking about Big Mac’s here. I am referring to eating plenty of fruit and veggies each day. We also need to exercise. I like to take a long walk each day whether I feel like it or not.

I have noticed that sometimes I will be a little depressed and not want to go but I force myself because I made a commitment to myself that I would take a walk every day. I have noticed on these days that before I am half way through with my walk I am feeling better and my depression has been lifted. Give it a try a walk a day may keeps heroin smoking away.

Spirit- This is important in my opinion we must keep in constant contact with our Higher Power. I choose to call mine God. I pray in the morning and before bed and a lot throughout the day. Don’t knock it if you have not tried it. I am not trying to force anything on anyone here. It’s a personal preference. One can try meditation CD’s I have used them and they are a great way to relax.

Another great thing You can do is start attending church this is a great spiritual lift for many people. If we want to stop heroin smoking and live a normal life I would consider trying out these simple suggestions. They have worked for me and are working every day.

Another great addiction recovery strategy would be to start attending narcotics anonymous meetings. These meetings can be found pretty much world wide these days and they are free.

If you decide to use NA for a basis for your recovery from smoking heroin I would strongly suggest that you attend meetings every day in fact I would suggest that you do what others suggest to me which is to attend 90 meetings in 90 days.