Fentanyl Addiction Treatment

Fentanyl is an opioid drug prescribed for more severe pain. The drug is similar to morphine, except it is approximately 50–100 times more potent, making the risk for overdose and addiction greater. In addition, people make synthetic fentanyl in drug labs, which increases the risk of drug addiction. In fact, fentanyl is now the most common drug in overdose cases in the United States. When abusing this drug, a fentanyl addiction rehab can help.

At San Antonio Recovery Center, we provide the best possible treatment to each client. It doesn't matter what the drug is or how long the addiction has gone on. We offer a range of treatment options that we tailor to the needs of each client. Learn more about drug and alcohol rehab options available at our San Antonio drug rehab center. Is our fentanyl addiction treatment program right for you? Find out by calling 866.957.7885 today.

Uses of Fentanyl

As stated above, fentanyl is primarily used for patients with severe pain. Doctors usually prescribe it for cancer patients who are being treated around the clock with another narcotic medication but also need something for occasional breakthrough pain. Sometimes, doctors prescribe it for post-surgery patients.

Fentanyl comes in a few different forms. A patient may take the lozenge form, a shot, or wear a patch. The illegal form of fentanyl, however, comes as a powder, pill, nasal drops, or on blotter paper.

Effects of Fentanyl

Like other opioid medications, fentanyl binds to the brain's natural opioid receptors. By doing so, it creates a euphoric rush of happiness. In addition, it blocks pain signals to the brain. Other effects of the medication include:

• Drowsiness
• Mild stomach upset
• Constipation
• Confusion
• Slowed respiration and trouble breathing
• Unconsciousness

The illegally made fentanyl is more potent, and other unknown substances are sometimes mixed with it. Therefore, effects may vary.

Risks of Fentanyl

There are many risks that exist when taking fentanyl. One risk involves taking too much of the medication. If you are taking it as a prescription, the amount between safe and unsafe is very small. So, it would be best if you never took more than the prescribed amount. A person may develop a tolerance for the medication, increasing the probability that they will take more than necessary and overdose. If you suspect an overdose, it is vital to call emergency services immediately. Symptoms of overdose include:

• Respiratory failure
• Lessened alertness
• Shallow breathing
• Blue-tinged skin
• Loss of consciousness

One of the biggest risks for fentanyl users is for those who buy it on the street. These people often use fentanyl in place of heroin, but the drug is sometimes hundreds of times more powerful than heroin. The tiniest amount can send someone reeling into a fatal high.

People who make fentanyl in illicit drug labs also put the drug in other drugs, which also causes a tremendous problem. Drug dealers do this because fentanyl is relatively inexpensive to make. So, they cut a more costly drug like heroin with fentanyl. People who use the other drug won't know that fentanyl is mixed in and take too much with deadly consequences. Fentanyl and heroin are closely linked together, creating the need for a heroin addiction rehab program as well as a fentanyl addiction treatment center.

Find Help at San Antonio Recovery Center

When fentanyl addiction has taken hold of your life or the life of someone you love, then finding a fentanyl addiction rehab center in San Antonio is critical. Life depends on swift action. At San Antonio Recovery Center in San Antonio, Texas, we can effectively aid those struggling with fentanyl addiction. Our evidence-based treatment programs provide a chance for those with drug addiction to start a whole new life.

Therapies We Use to Help You

Therapies are a foundational component of our recovery center, some of which include:

• Family therapy: This type of therapy is vital for not only the individual suffering from addiction but also for their loved ones. It offers a chance to open up about the struggles that addiction has brought to the family unit and to start working together to heal those wounds.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy: This therapeutic approach focuses on helping patients identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to their substance abuse.
• Animal-assisted therapy: AAT is a unique form of therapy that uses the companionship of animals to help people in addiction recovery. Studies have shown that AAT can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Individual therapy: Each person’s addiction is unique, and therefore their treatment plan should be as well. In individual therapy sessions, our clients will work one-on-one with a therapist to address the underlying issues that led to drug abuse.
• Yoga therapy: Yoga has been shown to be an effective form of therapy for those in addiction recovery. Yoga can help to improve mental and physical well-being, increase self-awareness, and decrease stress and anxiety.
• Meditation therapy: In our meditation therapy sessions, clients will learn how to focus their thoughts and find inner peace.
• Recreational therapy: The goal of RT is to help our clients find healthy ways to have fun and relax.
• 12-step program: Provides support and accountability through the sharing of stories and experiences.

Whether you want intensive outpatient or residential treatment, we also offer a wide range of program offerings to meet a variety of needs.

Don't Wait for Fentanyl Addiction Treatment in San Antonio

Addiction doesn't go away on its own. You have to fight for your own recovery. Fortunately, you can find success and sobriety by attending a fentanyl addiction rehab. Through therapy and withdrawal management, you can overcome your problems with fentanyl. Contact us at 866.957.7885, and we'll walk with you on your road to recovery.