Fentanyl
Fentanyl Detox
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful opioid-based painkillers available for human consumption. It is usually taken by patients who are already taking long-lasting pain medication and have a chronic illness. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine and heroin, making it a popular street drug in recent years. New York has been flooded with fentanyl and it has led to an increase in overdose deaths across the area. Reports have shown that the drug is directly linked to killing at least 220 New Yorkers in 2016 and this figure is expected to continue climbing.
Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms
Fentanyl and many of its’ popular analogues are available in pill and liquid form. Fentanyl can be snorted or injected for a stronger rush. It is often manufactured illicitly overseas and smuggled into the United States for consumption. Fentanyl can be entirely manufactured in a lab, as opposed to heroin which is a derivative of morphine and opium, created from the resin of poppy plants.
Becoming addicted to fentanyl or any of its’ analogues is not a pleasing experience because this opioid is very long-acting. It has an extensive half-life which makes the withdrawal process very uncomfortable. Most of the classic opioid withdrawal symptoms are present in fentanyl dependence, which includes:
- Muscle pain and cramps
- Sweating and chills
- Fever
- Insomnia
- Nausea and vomiting
- Excessive fatigue
- Rapid heart rate
The timeline for fentanyl detox and withdrawal varies from person to person, but there are many similarities. The withdrawal period will differ based on your age, duration of use, the intensity of use, general health, and so forth. A common fentanyl detox timeline usually follows this process:
- DAYS 1-3
Initial withdrawal symptoms can begin within several hours of stopping fentanyl use. These symptoms may include muscular, joint, and head pain; stomach cramping; anxiety; trembling; nervousness; insomnia, restlessness, and sleepiness. - DAYS 3-7
These days involve a continuation and peak of early symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; tearing of eyes, runny nose; aches; and pains. - DAYS 8-21 AND BEYOND
Symptoms slowly decrease; anxiety may continue for the long-term, and depression can develop.
Fentanyl Detox for New York Residents
A fentanyl detox for New York residents focuses on making the experience as comfortable as possible. This includes medical stabilization with around the clock supervision. Process group therapy often starts in a detox program, which is the first step in the treatment process. Comfort medication is provided by licensed clinicians that lowers withdrawal symptoms to an acceptable level. Fentanyl detox for New York residents is structured to provide the highest level of care throughout the withdrawal period.
We believe in a holistic, wholesome, and interactive approach to fentanyl detox. With a combination of carefully monitored medication and solution-focused process groups, your substance abuse treatment will begin begins at the detox stage for the highest chance at long-term recovery.
By creating a support network in the first stage of the addiction treatment process, you are geared for success and begin building crucial coping skills along with relapse prevention techniques the moment you begin the drug detox phase.
If you’re ready to recover from fentanyl addiction, a fentanyl detox center for New York residents can help you detox safely in a reputable treatment facility that will cater to your unique needs.
Drug & alcohol detox programs are not directly offered by Every1 Center. However, we do recognize that this type of addiction treatment is often necessary and vital to one’s long-term recovery from substance abuse. If you or a loved one require any services that we do not offer we would be glad to refer you to one of our trusted affiliate providers.