
Our Fentanyl Addiction Treatment
Are you or a loved one struggling with fentanyl ? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that you do not have to struggle alone. Our licensed clinicians at LV Treatment Center are skilled to provide you with the diagnosis and tailored treatment that are required to overcome this disease.
What Is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a strong synthetic pharmaceutical drug that is developed from the opium poppy plant, which is typically prescribed for pain management. When administered, it works in the brain, blocking the pain receptors, to change how you feel and react to pain. More powerful than morphine, fentanyl’s potency increases the risk of addiction and possible overdose.
Fentanyl is used medically when a patient’s pain is severe for example, after a surgical procedure or when diagnosed with cancer. However, when fentanyl is used recreationally with hard substances like heroin or cocaine, it becomes an issue. When fentanyl is abused by lacing it with other recreational drugs, it can lead to an overdose death.