Today, the United States is living in an opioid crisis. Many people may talk about heroin and OxyContin. However, fentanyl is now the leading opioid contributing to overdose and death across the country. Found in both an illicit and prescription form, like other opioids, fentanyl is highly addictive. Stopping fentanyl use without help is almost impossible. A fentanyl addiction treatment program is the safest, most effective way to stop using fentanyl and avoid relapse.
If you or someone you love is using fentanyl, don’t wait. Call Silicon Beach Treatment Center today. Our Los Angeles treatment center provides holistic fentanyl addiction treatment programs through outpatient treatment and sober living homes. Call us now at [Direct] to learn more about the dangers of fentanyl and how to recover.
What Is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. Opioids are in the opiate drug family. Originally derived from the opium poppy, synthetic opioids are made in labs for mass distribution. Like other opioids, fentanyl blocks pain receptors in the brain and creates a feeling of euphoria. About 100 times more potent than morphine, fentanyl is increasingly popular and highly addictive. Its potency also makes it easy to overdose.
Signs and Dangers of Fentanyl Abuse
Like other prescription drugs, it’s easy to abuse fentanyl. Like other opioids, the body builds a tolerance to fentanyl quickly, meaning someone needs a higher dose to feel the same effects. For chronic pain and undiagnosed mood disorders, fentanyl provides a numbing of physical, psychological, and emotional pain. It slows the body’s processing speed, causing:
- Drowsiness
- Changes in vision
- Depression
- Nightmares
- Dry mouth
- Uncontrollable shaking
- Chest pain
As the drug slows down processing speed, it can affect organ systems and cause the heart to stop completely, leading to coma or death. When someone attempts to quit fentanyl use, they will experience withdrawal. Opioid withdrawal is especially painful and difficult. It often leads to relapse, other drug use, and overdose. The more often someone takes fentanyl, the higher their tolerance will become. This increases the risk of addiction, overdose, and opioid-related death. When someone develops a dependence on prescription opioids like Vicodin and OxyContin, they may turn to street fentanyl to mitigate withdrawal. While prescription fentanyl is regulated by the FDA, it’s hard to know what fillers and binders are in street fentanyl, making it even more dangerous.
Get Holistic Help for Fentanyl Use Today in Los Angeles
Unfortunately, fentanyl use is on the rise. Access to heroin has decreased, so many heroin users are turning to fentanyl, which is stronger and deadlier. Both prescription and illicit fentanyl can be dangerous. Taking a prescription more often than a doctor recommends or taking more than prescribed is a sign of fentanyl abuse and can lead to overdose.
If you or someone you love is struggling with fentanyl, call Silicon Beach Treatment Center now. Our Los Angeles clinic provides a range of outpatient treatment options for fentanyl and other substances alongside sober living homes. Our programs focus on holistic healing, connection, and community support for long-term recovery. With a continuum of care, clients at Silicon Beach Treatment Center feel empowered to break addiction cycles and make changes in their lives.
Learn More About Fentanyl Treatment at Silicon Beach Treatment Center Today
When someone is addicted to fentanyl, it can be difficult to regain control of their life. However, with the help of a fentanyl addiction treatment center, it is possible to heal and begin to regain control over their lives. Please don’t let fentanyl take over. Silicon Beach Treatment Center can help. Reach our team today at [Direct] to learn more about our recovery programs and enroll now.
