Fentanyl Treatment and Rehab
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Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid approved for treating severe pain that is 100 times more potent than morphine. Designed to counteract pain from conditions like terminal cancer, fentanyl can be misused when taken incorrectly, in excess or without a prescription. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is responsible for the vast majority of the recent increases in synthetic opioid overdose deaths. The drug is often mixed with heroin or cocaine without the knowledge of the consumer. Prescription rates for the drug are lower than most painkillers, and yet the overdoses associated with fentanyl have risen dramatically. To prevent a fentanyl overdose, treatment may be the best option.
If you live with addiction, now is the time to consider fentanyl treatment. Though there are many options available for a fentanyl rehab center, you may need assistance in choosing the one that’s best for you. There isn’t a single program or treatment center that works for everyone — each person’s situation is unique and has different recovery needs. For example, some people require medical stabilization upon arrival at rehab, but not all facilities can provide that specific level of care. Before you choose a fentanyl rehab program, thoroughly explore all the options available for treatment and how each particular center may or may not meet your specific needs.
There are many types of treatment, including outpatient treatment and inpatient rehab. Both programs offer a combination of individualized and group therapy. Detox is the process of eliminating a harmful substance from the body while under medical supervision. Opioid withdrawal typically sets in about 6 to 12 hours after the last exposure to the substance. Withdrawal peaks around day three of detox. Early symptoms of a fentanyl withdrawal include salivation, anxiety, sweating, irritability, body aches, difficulty breathing and trembling. Symptoms that may occur later in fentanyl withdrawal treatment include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, enlarged pupils, goose bumps, nausea, and vomiting. Medication-assisted treatment programs are sometimes started on the first day of withdrawal so the individual can be slowly weaned off the substance. Integrated treatment ensures that your medical team will take your mental health into account during your fentanyl addiction treatment and recovery. The Recovery Village specializes in integrated treatment for people with a substance use disorder in addition to one or more mental illnesses, such as anorexia, bipolar disorder and more. One of the most effective methods of co-occurring disorders treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This type of therapy helps individuals identify negative thought patterns that feed the recurrence of fentanyl use and mental illness. With continual CBT, over time, people can establish healthy thought patterns to replace the negative ones that may have contributed to substance use. It is never too early to develop a relapse prevention plan, even at the beginning of your fentanyl withdrawal treatment. Nearly all professionals advise beginning recovery with medical detox. At-home detox is not recommended for most, as it can be very uncomfortable if withdrawal symptoms are severe, which decreases the individual’s chance of completing a detox attempt. The safest option for detox is to have professional oversight at a fentanyl rehab center. In a professional setting, you’ll have the assistance of a team that can make the detox process more comfortable. As you progress through fentanyl rehab, your treatment professionals may help you develop an aftercare plan for relapse prevention. They can help you find aftercare providers near your home so that you will still have accountability once you leave rehab. During rehab, you can also work with your treatment professionals to develop coping strategies, tactics for managing a sober social life and more. More importantly, our staff is fully credentialed and experienced in substance use disorder treatment and medicine. Our doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and mental health counselors are devoted to helping you through treatment so you can embrace long-term recovery. We understand the pain of struggling with addiction. We are here to help you. Reach out today to speak with someone who can help. Medical Disclaimer: The Recovery Village aims to improve the quality of life for people struggling with a substance use or mental health disorder with fact-based content about the nature of behavioral health conditions, treatment options and their related outcomes. We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider.
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