Fentanyl Addiction Treatment

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment

If you or a loved one has become addicted to Fentanyl, then there is no doubt that treatment is of the utmost importance. Fentanyl is a powerful psychoactive addictive substance that people can easily become addicted to with repeated misuse of the substance.

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment is a necessary service for people who have become addicted to the drug. There is good news regarding fentanyl addiction treatment and that is that people can and do recover. When people with an addiction to fentanyl enter a fentanyl addiction treatment program, they can break free from their addiction to fentanyl.

Common Pattern of Developing Fentanyl Addiction Problems

People normally don’t go straight to using the drug fentanyl and there is usually a history of using other opioid drugs, opioid use disorders, or a switching process that takes place before fentanyl is introduced or used for the first time. In some cases, the individual may be dealing with chronic pain or other injuries before being introduced to the substance. In other words, an individual does not normally wake up in the morning and say to themselves “I think today I am going to use fentanyl”.

History of Using or Becoming Addicted to Opioids
Chronic Pain Management
Experimentation and Social Use of Fentanyl Drug
Misuse of Fentanyl Prescription Medication
Developing a Dependency on Fentanyl
Developing Severe Fentanyl Addiction
Fentanyl Use Disorder

History of Using or Becoming Addicted to Opioid Substances

A large portion of the people who become addicted to the drug fentanyl did so because either the opioid drug they were already addicted to became unavailable or they developed a tolerance to the opioid substance they were currently using and mistakenly believed that because fentanyl is a more powerful substance, they would get satisfaction by using the drug. It’s not uncommon to hear other people in fentanyl addiction treatment voice this reality or something similar.

Chronic Pain Management & Fentanyl Addiction

A certain number of people become addicted to opioid substances while trying to treat their chronic pain problems or after an injury is experienced. Other people may be diagnosed with cancer and require fentanyl to control the pain. In these situations, the individual was introduced to fentanyl through legitimate medical professionals to help them deal with another problem. However, at a certain point, the individual left the course of pain management treatment and entered a Fentanyl Addiction. Most of these individuals never intended to become addicted and they certainly didn’t see the signs of addiction developing, but here they were stuck in a vicious cycle of dependency that progressed into a fentanyl addiction.

Experimentation or Social Use of Fentanyl Drugs

It is important to keep in mind that no one begins using fentanyl to become addicted to the drug. When people are experimenting with fentanyl for social use there is a notion that people mistakenly believe that they will just use the substance once or with friends on social occasions. The problem with this line of thinking is that the drug is 100 times more potent than morphine which with repeated use can cause a dependency upon the drug quickly.

Once an individual reaches a certain point during the experimental use it is often difficult to turn back to social use and people continue using the substance until they develop a fentanyl use disorder. If this takes place the individual will require fentanyl detox and substance use disorder treatment.

Reasons for Fentanyl Use:

to satisfy the curiosity of what the drug feels like when using the drug
some people are tempted by peer pressure
obtaining social acceptance from friends
younger users may defy parental limits
to take a risk or seek a thrill from getting high on the drug
to appear grown-up when younger or to fit in with others
to avoid rejection and gain social acceptance
to relieve boredom or experience something different
to seek pleasurable feelings and a new type of high
to dimmish inhibitions in social situations

During the experimental and social use of fentanyl, the individual will seek euphoria and then return to a normal state after using the drug. It does not take much of the drug to experience intoxication in the beginning. A user may describe it as fun, excitement, thrill, a sense of belonging, and some control during their experimentation with the drug. The individual is normally not aware of the health consequences and can make the mistake of believing that more fentanyl will increase the pleasurable experience and this can result in an overdose because of the potency of the drug.

Misuse of Fentanyl Medications

In the case of being prescribed the medication, an individual may develop a tolerance to the drug over time and make the mistake of increasing their use of the substance without consulting their medical doctor. The misuse of Fentanyl patches like Duragesic® can cause addiction or misuse of the drug. In addition to the misuse an individual who misuses the prescription drug can elevate the risk of life-threatening respiratory depression problems or they may experience withdrawal syndrome by not properly following their medical doctor’s orders.

The misuse of the drug can lead to an overdose or death when taking more of the substance than the individual intended to consume. Repeated misuse can result in adverse health reactions and even crossover into developing a substance use disorder.

People who purchase fentanyl on the street for recreational purposes are at risk of purchasing fentanyl pills that are not measured correctly with the right dosage and one batch of pills may have more of the active substance than other pills which can result in an overdose or death. There are over 26 different versions of fentanyl analogs in circulation in Texas and the United States which contributes to a higher risk of potential overdose.

Misuse of the substance may begin with regular use several times per week and then the individual may increase their use from using only during daytime hours, or nightly. The increased times of use may go from weekend use to daily use in a relatively short time. The individual may also stop using with friends or begin using the drug alone in secret. Sometimes others will have no knowledge that the individual is consuming fentanyl.

Developing a Dependency on Fentanyl

The drug fentanyl does have a high potential for a person to develop a physical dependence on the drug. Drug dependence is a state in which the individual uses the drug so frequently and consistently that it appears that it would be difficult for the person to get along without using the drug. In some cases, people using fentanyl will develop a dependence at a higher rate than when they use other drugs. This is because the psychoactive substance is more potent than other substances. For example, fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine.

There is a high risk of people developing withdrawal symptoms with the drug fentanyl. This typically begins when the individual abruptly stops using the substance or decreases the amount of the drug or increases the frequency of their consumption of the drug. It is recommended that people utilize a fentanyl detoxification program followed by residential treatment instead of attempting to stop using the substance on their own.

Developing Severe Fentanyl Addiction

The most severe form of a substance use disorder is called addiction. A fentanyl use disorder is often very severe and should not be taken lightly if you develop this problem. The usage is often daily use or continued use of the substance. People have been known to use the substance with any means necessary to obtain the drug and secure the addictive substance.

The individual may take more of a risk than they normally would, and they may go to great lengths to obtain the drug and even engage in criminal behaviors. An example of criminal behaviors would be petty crimes, shoplifting, stealing, drug dealing, burglary, and other scams to raise money to pay for drug use.

The increased need for more of the substance can also contribute to using fentanyl to avoid pain and depression and the individual may begin to try and escape the realities of daily living or responsibilities. In essence, the person will experience a loss of control over the amount of substance it takes to satisfy their desire for fentanyl.

Fentanyl Use Disorder

A fentanyl use disorder is the use of the drug fentanyl that has become problematic for the individual consuming the substance. Fentanyl can lead to significant impairment or distress for people with this disorder. The individual will sometimes ingest larger amounts of the substance than they planned on using or intended to consume. When using the substance an individual will develop an inability to control the amount of the substance they put into their bodies for extended periods. This is what makes using the drug a high risk for an accidental overdose.

Fentanyl Use Disorder Treatment

The treatment for fentanyl use disorders is important for people with this substance use disorder. There is a lot on the line for individuals who have developed a fentanyl use disorder. Since overdose is prevalent for people with this addiction it is vital that an individual enter a fentanyl detoxification program to address the direct impact of the acute physical symptoms associated with using this addictive substance. Detox is very important, especially considering that people who are addicted to Fentanyl report an intense craving associated with this substance.

Fentanyl Physical Withdrawal Symptoms:

There is no doubt that people who develop an addiction to fentanyl will develop physical & psychological symptoms of withdrawal. The most common types of physical & psychological symptoms of withdrawal are listed below:

Dysphoric mood	Nausea or vomiting	Muscle aches
Lacrimation	Runny nose	Pupillary dilation
gooseflesh	Sweating	Diarrhea
Yawning	Fever	Insomnia
slow pulse	Low blood pressure	Low body temperature
Sedation	Pinpoint pupils	Slowed movement
Slurred speech	Head nodding	Euphoria
Fast pulse	High blood pressure	High body temperature
Enlarged pupils	Abnormally heightened reflexes	Increased respiratory rate
Tearing	Muscle spasms	Abdominal cramps
Bone and muscle pain	Anxiety	Racing thoughts

Fentanyl Withdrawal Syndrome

Fentanyl is highly addictive, and the treatment will need to include medical management of the withdrawal symptoms to help the individual deal with unpleasant and intense discomfort. The naturally occurring opioid receptors in the brain are stimulated by this drug. Typical withdrawal begins 8 to 12 hours after the last dose is consumed and will subside about 3 to 5 days. Medically supervised detoxification centers are well equipped with medical supervision and can safely manage all fentanyl and opioid withdrawal symptoms.

While Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms are less dangerous than drugs like alcohol or sedatives there is still of great importance to monitor an individual during medical detox for medical complications associated with withdrawals and then treat symptoms immediately. In some cases, an individual may experience vomiting or diarrhea which can contribute to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance and will require immediate medical attention.

Most fentanyl detox programs will monitor for underlying cardiac illness, high blood pressure, increased pulse rates, or intense sweating that is associated with the withdrawal syndrome and adjust detox medications accordingly to prevent further medical escalation of health conditions.

More About Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Services

People who need to enter a fentanyl detoxification program to receive detox & stabilization should do so as soon as possible. Many people never made it to treatment and died prematurely putting off entering treatment for their fentanyl use disorder. The treatment for fentanyl is closely related to other addictive substances, and there are advanced medications used during the detox process and treatment process.

There are also now non-narcotic anti-craving medications that can be prescribed and administered after the detox phase and during inpatient treatment or residential addiction treatment. It is recommended that people with a fentanyl addiction choose medical detox in Texas and then transition to other forms of fentanyl treatment services.

Fentanyl Inpatient Treatment

Fentanyl inpatient treatment is important for someone who has recently completed a medical detox & stabilization program but still needs some medical monitoring because of other medical conditions or co-existing disorders. Sometimes detox alone is just not sufficient to help someone deal with all the acute issues of the withdrawal syndrome and stabilization of other medical conditions.

Some of the more common examples of co-existing disorders would be someone that is dealing with multiple addiction-related disorders along with diabetes, hypertension, liver problems, kidney-related disorders, cardiac-related problems, or general psychiatric-related disorders.

The treatment is often focused on further stabilization of acute medical or psychiatric issues and is designed to help engage an individual in the treatment process so that other levels of care of treatment can be utilized for substance use rehabilitation.

Fentanyl Residential Treatment

There are multiple types of fentanyl residential treatment programs in existence that are great for people who are dealing with a fentanyl use disorder. The most common are listed below:

30-Day Treatment Programs
60-Day Treatment Programs
90-Day Treatment Programs

These types of residential treatment programs are all designed to help people deal with the severity of their addiction to fentanyl. The duration of treatment is different, but the objective is the same to treat the primary substance use disorder in this case fentanyl addictions.

Each residential treatment program offers more comprehensive treatment as the length and duration of the program increase. Matching each person to the right program is important and is normally decided by the individual needing the treatment and the individual’s counselor or therapist and the treatment team. People that have required lengths of treatment because of a previous history of relapse or more severe addictions often elect to enter the 60-day treatment program or 90-day treatment program.

Summer Sky Treatment Center®

Summer Sky Treatment Center® is Texas-based medical detoxification & inpatient alcohol & drug rehabilitation program located in Stephenville, Texas that has been helping people with substance use disorders for over 37 years. We are licensed by The Texas Department of State Health Services and accredited by The Joint Commission. In addition to our license to treat substance use disorders, we are a preferred provider for many health insurance companies. If you desire to get help for an alcohol or drug addiction, then we can help you to discover recovery.

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Fentanyl Use Disorder Treatment Programs:

Summer Sky Treatment Center® Specialized in the treatment of fentanyl use disorders. With the recent rise of fentanyl addiction, the treatment team at Summer Sky has developed advanced medical detox protocols and fentanyl-specific treatment work to help people with fentanyl addictions.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic drug that is both a legal and illegal drug. The legally prescribed fentanyl is typically prescribed for advanced pain-related problems. However, recently the drug is being manufactured in foreign countries and smuggled over to the United States, and put on the streets illegally in the drug culture across the State of Texas and throughout the United States.

Fentanyl Use Disorder Addiction Treatment Services:

We can help you stop your fentanyl use and help you with fentanyl detox. Typically, we begin with getting the drug out of the body through a detoxification process. Our medical team will help the individual with their withdrawal symptoms. We can help you minimize and reduce the acute symptoms of withdrawal once an individual enters our medical detox program.

People suffering from a fentanyl use disorder will need addiction treatment after fentanyl detox is completed. The fentanyl detox program will help assist in detoxing from all acute withdrawal symptoms. This is very important to stop the cravings and intense desire to use the substance.

Medical Detox & Stabilization is the first phase of treating someone with a fentanyl addiction. The detox and treatment will help clear the drug from the body. Once the fentanyl is out of the body and all physical symptoms of withdrawal are stable then attention is turned toward the psychological aspects of the fentanyl addiction.

The mind is often impacted in such a manner that people will need to look at the obsession of the mind regarding the drug fentanyl. Our Texas Drug rehabs will help you to deal with the physical and mental aspects of your addiction to the drug. You can recover from a fentanyl addiction with drug treatment.

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