Fentanyl Addiction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Feb 28, 2023

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is often used as a painkiller for severe pain. However, due to its highly addictive nature, it has become a significant public health concern, leading to an increase in addiction cases. Fentanyl addiction is a serious problem that requires immediate attention and proper treatment.

In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Fentanyl addiction.

Causes of Fentanyl Addiction

There are various reasons why a person may become addicted to Fentanyl. Here are some of the most common causes:

Recreational use: Some individuals may start using Fentanyl for recreational purposes to experience a high. This can lead to addiction over time.
Prescription use: Fentanyl is a potent painkiller that is often prescribed by doctors to manage severe pain. However, some patients may develop an addiction to the drug after prolonged use.
Genetics: Studies have shown that genetics can play a role in the development of addiction. If someone in your family has a history of substance abuse, you may be more susceptible to addiction.

Symptoms of Fentanyl Addiction

The symptoms of Fentanyl addiction can vary from person to person. Here are some common signs that someone may be addicted to Fentanyl:

Increased tolerance: As the addiction progresses, the user will require higher doses of Fentanyl to achieve the desired effect.
Withdrawal symptoms: If the user tries to stop using Fentanyl, they may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle pain.
Neglecting responsibilities: Individuals with a Fentanyl addiction may start neglecting their responsibilities at work, school, or home.
Social withdrawal: They may start to withdraw from social activities and hobbies that they once enjoyed.

Treatment Options

Being addicted to Fentanyl can be challenging to overcome, but it is possible with the right treatment. Here are some treatment options:

Detoxification: The first step in treating is detoxification. This involves slowly weaning the individual off the drug while managing withdrawal symptoms.
Inpatient treatment: Inpatient treatment involves staying at a treatment center where the individual can receive intensive therapy and support.
Outpatient treatment: Outpatient treatment involves attending therapy sessions and support groups while continuing to live at home.
Medication-assisted treatment: Medications such as methadone or buprenorphine can be used to help manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

FAQs

Can Fentanyl addiction be treated?

Yes, Fentanyl addiction can be treated with proper treatment and support.

How long does it take to recover from Fentanyl addiction?

The recovery process can vary from person to person. It may take weeks or even months to fully recover from Fentanyl addiction.

Is it safe to quit Fentanyl cold turkey?

No, quitting Fentanyl cold turkey can be dangerous and lead to severe withdrawal symptoms. It is important to seek professional help when quitting Fentanyl.

Conclusion

Fentanyl addiction is a serious problem that requires immediate attention and proper treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with this addiction, seek help from a healthcare professional. With the right treatment and support, it is possible to overcome an opioid addiction and live a healthy, fulfilling life.

About Hacienda Paradiso

At Hacienda Paradiso we believe in a safe and healing environment with a mixture of therapeutic and holistic therapies in the natural surroundings of nature. There is an answer for everything and we find the solution.

Each and every person is different, so each addiction is too. We are able to help you because we adapt all our expertise to your personal situation – with the pure and simple aim of achieving a lifetime of recovery.

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Detox @ Purify™

Detox, the first stage of becoming free from drug and alcohol dependency, is both physically and psychologically uncomfortable. Purify™ by Hacienda Paradiso was created to ease this discomfort. Restoring the body and mind in safe and comfortable surroundings, under medical supervision. The detox process will be complete within seven to ten days, with many clients beginning a successful programme of recovery after the detox process is complete.

Alcohol Addiction

Hacienda Paradiso is an award-winning alcohol treatment facility where the process of treating addiction is grounded in care, compassion and recovery. The process of treating alcohol addiction usually goes through four stages: admission, detox, rehab, and lasting recovery. We adopt an approach that is discreet, non-judgmental and individual. Our priority is to look beyond the symptoms of alcoholism and treat the causes of the condition, delivering successful lasting recovery and remission.

Bipolar Disorders & Depression

Childhood trauma, stress, grief, structural brain changes, hormonal imbalances and other neurological indicators have a proven link to Bipolar Disorder & Depression. Treatment at Hacienda Paradiso is highly effective and helps sufferers gain valuable insight and increased control over mood swings and other symptoms. It is essential to seek treatment as early as possible.

At Hacienda Paradiso, you will meet our Consultant Psychiatrist on admission. They will help you describe the symptoms you have experienced, and together with the exceptional therapeutic team, will create a treatment plan with you. If you have been using alcohol or substances, we will help you to safely detox in comfort, while we assess your care plan and recovery.

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Depression

Hacienda Paradiso luxury residential depression clinic takes an individualized deep dive with clients on a therapeutic led journey of recovery. The World Class treatment teams deliver long term remission from all forms of depression, depressive episodes and previously treatment resistant cases of major depressive disorder. Award-winning therapists and psychiatrists at the Hacienda work with clients to identify and treat and heal underlying problems. If the causes of depression are not identified, treated and healed, sufferers of can continue to experience symptoms throughout their lives.

Drug addiction

Drug addiction is a very complex, multi-faceted disorder. Major indications of drug addiction include cravings, withdrawal and unsuccessful previous attempts to stop or reduce use. The drug addiction experts at Hacienda Paradiso treat all forms of addiction including cocaine, cannabis and prescription medication. Hacienda Paradiso takes a pragmatic and highly individualized approach to drug addiction by treating the underlying factors and any co-existing mental health issues. The team at Hacienda Paradiso has been recognized internationally for their success and dedication to long term successful recovery.

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Dual diagnosis is a term when a mental illness and substance misuse disorder coexist simultaneously. Often depression and anxiety may lead to alcohol and drug addiction and vice versa. The complexities of Dual Diagnosis is to establish the specific order of coexisting conditions to effectively treat the underlying causes to create successful, lasting and long term recovery from addiction and remission from coexisting mental health conditions.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is an emotion that is okay to feel. Experiencing it occasionally is common and normal. However, anxiety disorders are much different to feeling the occasional bout of anxiety. Anxiety disorders can be paralyzing to those who experience them. They can leave a person feeling unable to cope with life.

Residential treatment at Hacienda Paradiso Clinic allows you to live, learn, and understand your anxiety disorder. Often clients experience significant and rapid reduction in anxiety and in many cases complete remission from a debilitating condition.

Gambling Addiction

The World Class team at Hacienda Paradiso are experts at treating pathological gambling addiction. Our unique and highly individualized programme of recovery equips you with the tools to break the cycle of addiction. We will create a unique treatment plan to heal the symptoms and address your own specific root-causes.

Gambling addiction often coexists with other addictions or mental health issues so it’s imperative to assess any dual diagnosis concerns that may have previously been undiagnosed.

Gaming Addiction

Video game addiction is a very real mental health condition impacting many millions of people around the world, across all ages. The most addicting games include Fortnite, League of Legends, PUBG, Minecraft and other household names. This is because video games are designed to be addictive.

Gaming addicts may experience significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning. Gaming disorder is a process addiction and help is available from the team at Hacienda Paradiso. The friendly, non-judgmental therapeutic help develop a healthy relationship with technology and devise ways to ensure long term recovery and remission from video game addiction.

Sex Addiction

Dr Ruth Arenas leads our award-winning residential sex and love addiction clinic. Hacienda Paradiso is the only treatment center in Europe to separate love and sex addiction. While we recognize the similarities, we identify and treat each as standalone unique issues that may be triggering compounded emotional distress.

Dr Ruth is one of the Worlds foremost authorities in compulsive sexual disorder and hypersexuality. Residential treatment at Hacienda Paradiso boosts self-esteem and rebuilds mechanisms to increase resilience. Our World Class professionals help clients achieve freedom from destructive, compulsive and obsessive behaviors.

Prescription Medication Addiction

If you or a loved one has developed a prescription drug addiction, help is available. At Hacienda Paradiso our prescription drug addiction treatment is focused on complete and lasting long-term recovery. Our approach is non-judgmental and highly therapeutic. Our medical experts and clinicians will design a treatment plan specific for your situation, and the nature of your prescription drug addiction.

The exact treatment depends on the specific prescription medications, while at same time identifying and addressing the issues and reasons underlying the addiction.

DNA Testing for Addiction

The clinical team at Hacienda Paradiso are able to use cutting edge DNA testing to identify which drugs would be safer and more effective for use in a client’s recovery. As one of the only treatment clinics in Europe to offer DNA testing the team are able to quickly find which medically assisted treatment works best in each unique and individual case. This groundbreaking approach reduces the potential for uncomfortable side effects and greatly speeds a client’s recovery.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS)

Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. TDCS is successfully used in the treatment of depression, PTSD, anxiety and other persistent psychological issues. Transcranial direct current stimulation at Hacienda Paradiso is particularly successful when a client presents with treatment resistant depression.