Heroin Addiction Treatment Placement in Los Angeles
Placement advisors at New Beginnings Addiction Center connect callers with licensed inpatient programs across Los Angeles and Southern California. Confidential. Commercial PPO accepted. 24/7.
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Fentanyl was involved in 52% of LA County's accidental overdose deaths in 2024, down from 64% in 2023, according to the LA County Department of Public Health. Heroin-related opioid use disorder is still common, and anyone using illicit opioids may be exposed to fentanyl. Inpatient detox with medication for opioid use disorder is a standard starting point for both.
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Free insurance verification. Commercial PPO accepted. Confidential intake. Same-day placement often available across Los Angeles County and Southern California.
Heroin vs Fentanyl in LA's Current Drug Supply
Fentanyl now drives a large share of LA County's overdose deaths, and illicit opioids sold as heroin may contain fentanyl without the buyer knowing. Fentanyl is far more potent than morphine (CDC), which raises overdose risk and can change how withdrawal unfolds. Licensed detox programs we refer to plan care around actual substance exposure rather than only the caller-reported substance.
Medical Detox for Heroin and Opioid Use Disorder
Buprenorphine and methadone are the MAT medications for opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) is a partial opioid agonist with a ceiling effect that makes overdose harder; it's available in office-based settings as well as inpatient. Methadone is a full opioid agonist dispensed through licensed opioid treatment programs (OTPs); it has the longest evidence base. Naltrexone (Vivitrol) is a third option — non-opioid, once-monthly injection — but requires full detox before initiation, which is harder for most callers to sustain. Licensed inpatient programs in the network we refer to deliver all three.
Length of Stay
Longer stays are often considered for opioid use disorder, including heroin, especially with prior relapse. Programs in the referral network commonly offer 30, 60, and 90-day stays. Placement advisors match clinical presentation to appropriate length, and the treating team makes the clinical call.
Aftercare and Long-Term MAT
Opioid aftercare often includes continuing buprenorphine or methadone after discharge, sometimes for a long time, as decided by the person and their prescriber. Licensed programs we refer to coordinate MAT continuation with a prescriber in the caller's community or with the facility's outpatient arm.
Last reviewed: October 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is heroin in LA really fentanyl?
It may be. Fentanyl drives a large share of LA County overdose deaths, and illicit opioids sold as heroin can contain it. Fentanyl test strips, distributed through LA-area harm-reduction organizations, can detect its presence.
What medications treat heroin addiction?
Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. Buprenorphine and methadone are the first-line standards of care; naltrexone is an option after full detox.
How long is heroin rehab?
It depends on the person. Programs in the referral network commonly offer 30, 60, and 90-day stays, and 30-day stays are often extended mid-program when clinically needed.
Does insurance cover heroin rehab?
Commercial PPO plans regulated in California must cover medically necessary opioid use disorder treatment under SB 855, including residential treatment and hospital stays, and prescription drugs if the policy covers drugs (California Department of Insurance). Self-funded employer plans follow different rules.
Talk to a Placement Advisor — 24/7
Free insurance verification. Commercial PPO accepted. Confidential intake. Same-day placement often available across Los Angeles County and Southern California.