Withdrawing And Recovering From Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a highly addictive drug, but access to and regular use of it is becoming more common. Many people don’t know they’re taking fentanyl and come into contact with it through counterfeit pills sold on the street. Some people who use fentanyl are veteran opioid users seeking out a stronger high. Withdrawal from fentanyl, like other opioids, can be intense.
Detoxing From Fentanyl
Detoxing from opioids is an important start of the treatment process. Detoxing from fentanyl can result in more intense withdrawal symptoms. While Oxycontin and heroin are strong drugs, fentanyl has up to 100 times the potency of morphine.
Withdrawal symptoms can be intense for people who used fentanyl. Detoxing people need to work closely with a clinical staff that can assess them. This can help them start Medication-Assisted Treatment. If medication is needed during treatment, a nurse practitioner or doctor can prescribe it.
Typical opioid withdrawal symptoms include:
- Anxiety, and feelings of unease.
- Elevated heart rate or high blood pressure.
- Tearing up, running nose, and other cold-like symptoms.
- Body aches.
- Shaking and muscle spasms.
- Abdominal issues such as nausea, cramping or diarrhea.
Symptoms such as high blood pressure need to be monitored and treated by clinical staff. Some people will experience more intense side effects than others. Luckily, there are ways that clinical staff at detox centers can help their clients be more comfortable. Symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea can often be controlled with medication.
Fentanyl is an intensively addictive drug. It’s a drug used to sedate people for surgery. Studies have recently shown that there is a need for more intensive monitoring of people addicted to fentanyl. For people who move on to Medication-Assisted Treatment, efficacy must be monitored closely.
Healing The Body and Mind from Fentanyl Addiction
Getting the body detoxed from fentanyl is the first step on the road to recovery from opioid use disorder. People in recovery learn to begin to nurture and feed their body with what it needs. Getting proper sleep, eating at least three well-rounded meals, and attending to medical needs are all important.
In treatment, a person with opioid use disorder can learn more about their addiction. During this time, addicted persons learn the symptoms and causes of opioid use disorder. They also learn to find and cope with triggers when they arise.
Detoxing and Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
Fentanyl is a powerful drug, but people DO get sober and learn to live without it. For people with opioid use disorder who use fentanyl, new research is being done to determine how to accomodate their needs best. For now, staff with years of experience work their best to help people with opioid use disorder stay as comfortable as possible during detox.
Recovery is a journey that takes place a day at a time. However, with the guidance of a professional and compassionate care team, you can learn to live without fentanyl and other substances. Learn more about our environment and how we can help you begin to reclaim your life by calling our bilingual staff from the US at (949) 279-1376 or Mexico: (612) 153-5726.