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You have been using fentanyl for years, but after recovering from an accidental overdose, you have questioned whether you want to keep doing this. The realization comes to you at midnight, so you assume you must wait until morning to begin the treatment process. By morning, you have already returned to fentanyl’s call. You have changed your mind about seeking treatment until it cycles back to you, swearing this will be the time you seek treatment. It just has to be the right time, right?
In 2020, 81% of unintentional overdose deaths in Ohio involved fentanyl. SUN Behavioral Columbus knows that the decision to seek help can come to you any time of the day or night. It can happen in moments of crisis such as recovering from an unintentional overdose. This is why we have a crisis care service. You can be admitted to our facility any time of the day or night with our 24-hour crisis care admittance. You don’t have to wait until the right time to start treatment. So, what will your fentanyl addiction treatment look like once you have been admitted to our facility?
Getting treatment can be terrifying. Perhaps you have tried to get help before or have heard people talk about the withdrawal symptoms associated with treatment. Perhaps you have experienced them and decided that staying on fentanyl is better. However, recovery can be liberating.
Recovery can be the strongest and bravest thing that you do. And you don’t have to do it alone. At SUN Behavioral Columbus, we are with you through the recovery process guiding you and giving you the tools to make your recovery successful. We also accept Medicaid, Medicare, private, and commercial insurance to make the process easier to afford
Withdrawal is often the first step in recovery and should only be done under medical supervision. While this process can seem terrifying, it is necessary to allow your body to remove fentanyl from your system naturally. The symptoms associated with withdrawal are your body’s way of removing something toxic it has become dependent on. Those symptoms include cravings, depression, sweating, and muscle aches. They are not typically dangerous but can have complications if a medical professional does not monitor you.
At SUN Columbus, we provide medications that lower the side effects of withdrawal. This will allow you to be able to focus on therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) which will help you to be able to manage any lasting withdrawal symptoms and prevent a return to use.
Partial hospitalization (PHP) is for those who need more intensive treatment but don’t need hospitalization. You won’t stay at the facility overnight, as you will only be there for several hours during the day allowing you to return home at night. You will be at the facility 5 days a week, and every day you will participate in 5 group sessions.
These sessions will focus on CBT, WRAP, and other coping skill training. CBT will teach you how to identify, manage, and change your thought patterns. WRAP teaches you wellness techniques that prevent a return to use. You will also meet with our team of psychiatrists who will manage your medications.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) is a step down from PHP. It is for those ready for more freedom during the day but still need support and structure in their treatment plan. You will still be at our facility 5 days a week but attend 3 group sessions daily. This level of care allows you to continue to work through CBT and WRAP, but you will also be able to work through any current issues through daily process groups.
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When treated at our facility, you can expect customized sessions throughout the day to help you learn healthy ways to manage life and pressures outside treatment. Some other components that are associated with receiving treatment include:
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. Doctors prescribe it for pain relief as it is 100 times stronger than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin. However, it is most often used illicitly. People might use it by itself, or they might use it unknowingly due to it being mixed or cut with other substances. People often take it for the rush that it gives them, and it can provide a sense of relaxation and euphoria. Some common street names for fentanyl include China Girl, Goodfellas, and Jackpot.
People can take fentanyl in several ways. One of those ways is by taking a pill or tablet. This pill can mimic the appearance of prescription medications. Some people will snort or sniff fentanyl.
Sometimes dealers will mix fentanyl with substances like heroin. They do this to increase their supplies and the effects of heroin while also decreasing the costs. Fentanyl can also be administered by smoking or injecting.
The biggest danger of fentanyl is accidental overdose. It is a medical emergency if you encounter someone who has experienced an overdose. Administering naloxone immediately is important for their recovery from an opioid overdose. Some signs of a fentanyl overdose include clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, respiratory failure, and blue skin.
Fentanyl can also cause side effects when it is taken. This can include sedation, urinary retention, respiratory depression, and drowsiness.
Many people don’t know when to ask for help. When it comes to knowing when it is time to get help for a fentanyl use disorder, it can be even more difficult. However, there are some ways to know if you need help. If you have a legal record surrounding your fentanyl use, this could involve theft or possession, then you might need fentanyl use treatment.
One of the biggest signs is if you have intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms when you have gone without fentanyl for several hours. Lying and stealing from loved ones can also indicate needing help with fentanyl use. Constantly thinking about fentanyl and when you will get it next can also be an indicator. Recovery is always possible.
SUN Behavioral Columbus is in Columbus, OH. We met unmet needs in our community. This includes our onsite pharmacy that handles your medications after completing treatment. You won’t have to find someone else to manage your medications because you can receive them from the same place you received them during treatment. We will even ship them if needed. For more information about treatment for fentanyl use disorder, call us today at 614-706-2786.
The most common medication to counter-interact with a fentanyl overdose is naloxone or Narcan. It needs to be administered immediately when someone is experiencing an overdose. It is administered in veins or muscles. There are no negative effects if it is administered to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose.
The best treatment for a fentanyl use disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. These therapies can teach people the skills to prevent a return to use.
There are several ways that fentanyl can be introduced into the body. These include sniffing or snorting. It can also be introduced by other substances mixed or cut with fentanyl. This is done because dealers want to increase their supply and the effects of other substances while making them cheaper. It can be injected or taken in a pill that mimics a prescription pill.
If you or someone you love is managing a fentanyl use disorder, know that it does not have to be permanent. At SUN Behavioral Health Columbus, we have the tools and resources you need to find freedom from fentanyl and reach your potential in life. We specialize in diagnosing mental health conditions that are often seen with fentanyl use disorder, and can adjust your treatment path as needed in these cases. Call us today at 614-706-2786 to learn more about our treatment program.
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