Fentanyl Detox

Fentanyl is an opiate used to treat pain; and a drug which is highly addictive. Fentanyl addicts are not only physically dependent on the drug, but they also develop a mental dependency. The intensity of this type of addiction makes the detoxification process more complex.

It is recommended that users detoxing from this drug, do so under medical supervision, as a way of controlling emotional or physical discomfort and pain, withdrawal can be a painful process, particularly after heavy use, and these symptoms can start within hours of stopping use. Some of the common symptoms experienced during the detox process may include insomnia, nausea, agitation, and depression to name a few.

It is common to detox from this by way of the tapering down method (a gradual reduction). A reputable detox centre will be able to offer and prescribe medication such as Suboxone, as this has been found to be effective during Fentanyl detox treatment by reducing the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Treatment will ultimately depend on the degree to which the drug has been used.

Fentanyl addicts will also often need addiction counseling and therapies to learn how to avoid a relapse.

Compare Rehab can advise on the most suitable center in which a user is most suitable, and refer them, taking into account any of their personal circumstances.