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Did you know that 70% of all overdose deaths in Oregon in 2022 were because of fentanyl? According to the Oregon Health Authority, these deaths were unintentional, as they often are with fentanyl. 

This doesn’t even count the non-fatal overdoses, which can still greatly impact your well-being. Thousands of people each year end up in the ER due to fentanyl, with the highest rates being found in Multnomah County and its bordering counties.

It doesn’t have to be this way. As one of the oldest non-profit rehabs in the state, our team at Serenity Lane understands fentanyl and substance use disorders. We’re here to help you take the first step towards the rest of your life away from fentanyl.

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What We Treat: Fentanyl Use Disorders

Fentanyl is unique in that it’s both a legal, pharmaceutical drug as well as a drug that’s regularly manufactured illicitly. While both can contribute to a fentanyl use disorder, the highest probability comes from fentanyl obtained without a prescription.

Fentanyl is an opioid that’s used to treat high levels of pain, including those undergoing cancer treatment. It’s up to 100 times more potent than morphine, which is what makes it so dangerous when taken outside of medical direction.

Those who have a history of seeking out fentanyl will experience withdrawal if they stop taking it. Withdrawal is uncomfortable and comes with intense cravings, which contribute to the cycle of returning to fentanyl once more. Every time this happens, there is the risk of overdosing on fentanyl. 

The best way to prevent this is through a proper treatment program committed to your long-term healing journey. You don’t have to go through withdrawal alone, not when there are dedicated, medically guided detox programs available here at Serenity Lane.

How We Treat: Medically-Guided Detox

Recovery from substance use is life-changing. It’s deciding to change the shape of your future, forever. That deserves quality support and dedication, and you don’t have to do it alone.

A quality medically-guided detox program is built with your needs and healing in mind. It puts you in an environment designed to ensure your comfort and start building the skills necessary to address your fentanyl use disorder.

Our Coburg, Oregon facility is the only detox program in the state licensed at a level 3.7 medical detox by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). This is the highest rating possible for residential treatment. This means that not only are our facilities, treatment options, and staff top-notch, but our ideology and approach to your recovery are, too. Through ASAM, our rating is indicative of our person-centered approach to healing. 

You don’t have to do this alone.

Understanding the Signs and Risks of Fentanyl Withdrawal

The term “physical dependence” is often seen as being synonymous with having a substance use disorder, but that’s not true. Physical dependence can happen with a wide range of medications and substances alike. It occurs because of how efficient our bodies are. When a substance is present in your system consistently and it interacts with how your body functions, your body adapts accordingly. When you then stop taking the substance, your body has to readjust to it not being there. This time frame and the symptoms associated with it are what we refer to as withdrawal. The most common symptoms of fentanyl withdrawal include:
  • Excessive sweating
  • Changes in sleep patterns and energy levels
  • Increased anxiety
  • Muscle aches
  • Teary eyes and a runny nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Dilated pupils
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
While these symptoms aren’t innately deadly, this doesn’t mean they are not dangerous. The primary risk that comes with fentanyl withdrawal is the increased chance of returning to use. The knowledge that seeking fentanyl will relieve your discomfort, in combination with the intense cravings, is one of the leading reasons for fentanyl use disorders to continue. When you obtain fentanyl illicitly, you can never know what the exact dosage is. On top of that, your period of withdrawal decreases your tolerance. This means that if you return to the same approximate dose that you previously took, you have a much higher chance of overdosing. Fentanyl overdoses are the leading cause of overdose death in Oregon.

How Long Does Fentanyl Detox Last?

On average, the detox portion of your recovery treatment will last during the duration of your withdrawal. For fentanyl, withdrawal typically begins within 24 hours of your last dose, with the most intense symptoms lasting 7 days on average. 

Symptoms that linger after this time, with cravings being the most common, are known as protracted withdrawal.

If you experience protracted withdrawal, our medical staff will work with you to ensure your comfort. You won’t stay in the primary detox program once symptoms abate, but you may start or continue with medication-assisted treatment.

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How Medication Through MAT Can Help With Fentanyl Recovery

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs utilize FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders. Here at Serenity Lane, we offer assistance with both buprenorphine and Suboxone for those in recovery from all forms of opioid use disorders. 

Buprenorphine and Suboxone are both utilized to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings. They help reorient the body and allow the individual to focus on healing instead of withdrawal.

They’re especially beneficial in addressing cravings, which can last for months after your last dose of fentanyl. A quality MAT program is separate from detox but often runs alongside it and future treatment. The exact length of time that you’re on medication will depend on your needs during your recovery journey. 

 

What Do You Do After Completing a Fentanyl Detox Program?

Detox programs are not an isolated part of treatment. Before your detox is fully over, you will be going through the other parts of our treatment program, the same ones you’ll continue in after your detox is completed.

Depending on your specific needs, you will continue through our residential or outpatient treatment programs. Most who start in detox continue through residential treatment first because our detox program has you on-site during the duration. 

The specifics of your stay will vary. Our trained medical staff will work with you to determine your treatment timeline. This timeline won’t be stationary and often changes as you and your medical team understand how the treatment works for you.

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Begin Your Recovery From Fentanyl in Oregon at Serenity Lane

Whenever you’re ready to start your journey through fentanyl rehab, our team is here for you. We offer the full continuum of care, including mental health treatment designed to work in tandem with treating your substance use disorder. 

Substance use is a multifaceted condition that impacts every corner of your life. That’s why we offer family and employer services. We also offer a robust alumni network and program so you can stay connected to your support even when you’re not on-site.

There’s no wrong time to begin healing. From residential treatment to outpatient and beyond, our Serenity Lane team is ready to help. If you want to know how to get started or have any questions about the process, please call us at 800-543-9905.

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Serenity Lane offers individualized, effective, and innovative solutions for your clients, neighbors, colleagues, friends, acquaintances, and family members struggling with Fentanyl dependency, and any other addiction. Our treatment centers can help you or a loved one today.

Don’t wait another day to get the help you or a loved one needs. Call to speak to a recovery specialist now: 800-543-9905.

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