If you find yourself living with a heroin addict, then you probably know from firsthand experience that it can be frightening, frustrating and painful. Many people have the misconception that addiction is strictly the problem of the addict, but nothing could be further from the truth. Addiction affects not only the addict, but everyone they love. It’s never easy living with someone who struggles with an addiction, and with heroin being one of the most addictive drugs available, it can be a longer process to get the addict to want help; longer than with most addictions.