Fentanyl Addiction Treatment

Fentanyl, or Fentora, is a narcotic medication most often prescribed by doctors to treat the breakthrough pain that many find overwhelming when it comes in waves on top of moderate to severe chronic pain. Not a normal prescription in the sense that it isn't taken regularly throughout the day, Fentanyl is prescribed for use only when the pain suddenly increases and becomes intolerable. One dose takes up to 30 minutes to slowly dissolve between the cheek and gums and prescribed. Another dose is allowed immediately afterward if the first doesn't work. Unfortunately, when you are controlled by pain, it's difficult to stop when you're supposed to. Fentanyl addiction is extremely common. In order to take care of it-without incurring more pain, that is-is to undergo a Fentanyl addiction treatment program catered specifically to your needs.

What is Fentanyl Addiction Treatment?

A Fentanyl addiction treatment can be one of a few options:

A "cold turkey" detox with no help from medication or medical professionals .
A residential, inpatient treatment service that requires that you stay for as long as the detox lasts.
An ongoing outpatient, medical treatment requiring daily visits, meetings, groups and therapy.
A short-term outpatient medical treatment.

A "cold turkey" detox-one in which you simply stop taking the drug and hope for the best-will always result in intense and overwhelming physical withdrawal symptoms. They can include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, cold sweats, insomnia and a restlessness that can drive you crazy.

An inpatient treatment, on the other hand, can provide you with the medication you need to ease some of these specific symptoms, although some provide nothing at all but a medical staff to help out in case of emergency. These require you to stay overnight for several nights, sometimes a week or more, so that you can get through the hard part and be evaluated for complications before going home.

An outpatient treatment can provide medical maintenance that will exchange your addiction to Fentanyl to another drug like methadone requiring you to come into the clinic each day for your dose. You may also be required to attend a certain number of 12-step meetings, group meetings, therapy sessions and drug education classes each week to maintain your maintenance spot.

A short-term outpatient medical treatment provides a prescription to wipe out your withdrawal symptoms, one that you can take in the privacy of your own home. There are no requirements beyond an initial consultation. Staff members are available by phone should you need assistance during your treatment period.

What is a Meditox Fentanyl Addiction Treatment?

Meditox provides an addiction treatment program that falls into the last category described above. During one appointment, you undergo an evaluation and, together with a Meditox doctor, develop a treatment plan that you will carry out once you return home. The plan will outline your medication, buprenorphine in the form of Subutex or Suboxone, the dosage, how long you will take it and what you can expect along the way. When you return home, you will have everything you need to shake your addiction to Fentanyl and move on with your life.

If you feel that Meditox might be the right solution for you or your loved one, please call us for a toll-free and private consultation:

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