Detoxing and Recovery from Heroin & Fentanyl Addiction
A Growing Crisis
Understanding the Challenges of Fentanyl & Heroin Use Today
Less than 60 years ago, fentanyl was created as an alternative opioid to heroin and morphine. Patients who were terminally ill or who suffered from chronic debilitating pain found fentanyl patches and pills allowed them to resume daily activities. However, by the beginning of the 21st century, fentanyl was becoming more prevalent, and addictions to both fentanyl and heroin were on the rise, and so were the overdoses. Fentanyl overdoses accounted for over 50,000 deaths in the U.S., while heroin overdoses accounted for 13,000 additional overdose deaths. Thousands more people felt the repercussions of their heroin or fentanyl addiction, such as wrecked relationships, ravaged health, and encounters with the criminal justice system.
If you are fighting heroin or a fentanyl addiction, our team at SCA Recovery can help. You need to know that there is hope for you on your journey through detox and recovery in a treatment center. Here is some information about what to expect along your path to recovery.
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What to Expect
What is the Detoxing Process Like?
Detoxing from either heroin or fentanyl can take several days to a couple of weeks, depending on your drug toxicity level. No matter how long the detox process takes for you, you will want to be medically supervised during the process. That’s because detoxing can cause patients enormous gastrointestinal distress, excessive sweating, anxiety, sleeplessness, restlessness, and heart palpitations.
The goal of detoxing is to move you into a medically managed withdrawal program so that we can begin to address the mental challenges with drug use as we manage the physical signs of detox. You can expect to be treated with care and consideration while undergoing the detox process.
Moving Forward
What Comes After Detox?
Once your body has adjusted to the withdrawal from fentanyl or heroin, the next step is to decide whether you and your care team think you need residential treatment at a treatment center or whether you can do a recovery plan as an outpatient. Usually, care teams will recommend you stay at a treatment center so that you can begin to address your mental health, trauma, and plans for recovery with a group of individuals who understand the journey toward recovery. You will be attending programs, doing individual and group therapy, and even working to acquire new behaviors and skills to support you in your personal recovery.
When you are ready to move into a new way of living, you will want professional help and a plan developed for addiction recovery by experts in the field. We want you to emerge from treatment better equipped to handle stressors in your life without heroin or fentanyl.
At SCA Recovery, located in Los Angeles, California, the focus is always on you and your personal journey toward freedom and recovery. We know that addiction does not occur alone. Often, when you are suffering from an addiction disorder, you may also have another issue, such as trauma, mental health, or family issues that you need help with. These other issues make recovery harder, especially without other types of coping mechanisms in place.
You want to choose a recovery center with knowledgeable and experienced staff, fully trained and licensed in addiction and recovery. You want a caring and compassionate environment, where a team of people works with you to help you develop the tools you need to live your life fentanyl or heroin-free. If you are suffering from an addiction to heroin or fentanyl, get in touch with us at SCA Recovery today. Let us join hands with you on your journey to recovery. We can help.
Signs You Need More Care
How Do I Know if I Need Residential Treatment?
Deciding whether residential treatment is the right level of care can feel uncertain, especially when you are already coping with the challenges of addiction. Residential treatment programs provide a stable and supportive environment where medical and therapeutic teams can focus on your safety, consistency, and overall well-being. Gaining a clear understanding of when this type of care is recommended can help you make an informed choice that supports long-term healing.
If you aren’t sure you need a residential treatment program for your addiction, here are some signs that residential treatment would be preferable for you.
If you are in danger of suffering significant withdrawal symptoms, either because of the substance you’re using, or because you’ve been addicted to drugs or alcohol for some time, it’s important to detox with medical supervision. Do not try to go through detox without help.
If you have previously tried an outpatient rehab program and relapsed, you need to enter an inpatient rehabilitation facility. It is often easier to return to your life with drugs and alcohol if you remain in outpatient care.
If you have a mental illness, such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, or bipolar disorder, or if you are concerned about your mental health, you need residential treatment so that you can get help for both your mental illness and the addiction.
If you are currently living in a place where withdrawal from drugs or alcohol may be difficult, or the home environment is not stable, peaceful, or optimistic about your ability to move into recovery, you need a change of scenery.
If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, residential treatment may offer the structure and support you need to begin healing safely. Reaching out for professional guidance can help you take the next step with confidence.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
When you’re ready to discuss residential treatment, SCA Recovery is here to help. Reach out to us today.