This will go a long way in motivating discussion and educating the public. Any addict should no that 10 years of heroin addiction was pre-ceded by numerous years of problems. Especially if we have been on methadone maintenance for any period of time. So, at least for myself, the anticipation of a procedure in which I don't have to go through the violent illness, makes me think much more positively about detoxing. I do however support the point that we all need psychoanalysis prior to a successful detox attempt.
Some methadone clinics have counselors that have training in addiction therapy.
I can tell you though that until I found the info on the 1-day detox, I was not considering it as closely and as soon as I now am. You are right to be wary, Daniel. There are many 'wonder-treatments' around, also among rapid detox methods. Heroin fills an emotional place, and I feel like it's much easier to stop physically needing it than psychologically. I have a friend who's going through detox right now.