What You Need to Know About Fentanyl Use
What You Need to Know About Fentanyl Use
If your loved one or you are using fentanyl outside of the prescription of a physician, the behavior needs to stop as soon as possible. It is extraordinarily dangerous.
Quitting the use of fentanyl is extremely difficult for some, though. In order to understand how difficult stopping the use of fentanyl is, it’s important to understand more about the drug and how bad addiction to fentanyl can be.
Below is more information about fentanyl, how dangerous it is, and how you can seek help for your loved one or yourself.
What Is Fentanyl?
As outlined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse:
“Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent.”
Like other pain medications, Fentanyl has a legal use—but is often abused. Some people that suffer from fentanyl addiction start using the drug as prescribed but then continue use after the prescription ends. This may be done by purchasing the medication illegally or by purchasing a synthetic version. Purchasing fentanyl from a drug dealer can be particularly dangerous, as it is sometimes cut with other drugs. This means the person using the drug may end up using heroin, methamphetamine, or other drugs without knowing it.
As with other painkillers, fentanyl can be very addictive. Many people suffering from fentanyl will experience withdrawal symptoms that range from moderate to severe.
It’s VERY important to visit a medical facility when stopping the use of fentanyl. Withdrawal can be particularly dangerous.
Fentanyl and Overdose
Fentanyl use and deaths associated with fentanyl overdose have grown over the years.
Fentanyl is particularly dangerous and makes up a large portion of opioid-related overdoses. It can be easy for someone to take too much—especially when purchased illegally. The mixing with other drugs and a lack of proper dosage can easily lead to an overdose.
Fentanyl addiction doesn’t end well. Even if an overdose doesn’t occur, long-term users may experience immune system suppression, breathing problems, and even heart failure.
We’re Here to Help!
If you need help with stopping the use of fentanyl, reach out to Front Door Health. We will ensure you get the help you need. We help those with a fentanyl use disorder to receive proper withdrawal treatment to ensure safety while stopping the use of the opioid. From there, we offer in-home treatment for our patients provided by top mental health and addiction specialists. It is our mission to not only help you quit the use of fentanyl, but also achieve long-term sobriety.
Reach out today to learn more. We look forward to helping you along your road to recovery.
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