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  • Differences Between Illicit and Pharmaceutical Fentanyl: What You Need to Know

    Understanding the difference between these two types of drugs is essential, as they have very different purposes and implications.

    Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that has been making headlines lately because of its role in increasing overdose deaths across North America. There are two main types of fentanyl: illicit fentanyl and pharmaceutical fentanyl. Understanding the difference between these two types of drugs is essential, as they have very different purposes and implications. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between illicit and pharmaceutical fentanyl, the dangers of both types, and tips to stay safe.

    What is Fentanyl?

    Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that was introduced into the medical field as an intravenous anesthetic under the trade name of Sublimaze in the 1960s. It is a powerful, short-acting painkiller that’s about 100 times more potent than morphine. It has high lipid solubility and quickly crosses the blood-brain barrier to produce relief from pain.

    Pharmaceutical grade fentanyl is currently available as:

    • Actiq®– oral transmucosal lozenges, commonly referred to as the fentanyl “lollipops.” 
    • Fentora®– effervescent buccal tablets 
    • Abstral®– sublingual tablet 
    • Subsys®– sublingual spray 
    • Lazanda®– nasal spray 
    • Duragesic®– transdermal patches, and injectable formulations.

    In 2015 there were six million prescriptions dispensed per year, with two thirds going to patients with cancer or other painful medical conditions. Still, during peak times for the opioid crisis (2016-2017), this changed drastically when widespread abuse led many doctors to stop prescribing them altogether because they could not distinguish between legitimate patient needs and addiction, which caused many patients to feel abandoned and desperate.

    Illicit Fentanyl

    According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), synthetic opioids — namely illicit fentanyl — remain the primary cause of fatal overdoses in the United States. 

    China is the main country of origin for illicit fentanyl, and its analogs are trafficked into the United States. In 2019, China fulfilled a pledge to U.S. authorities by placing all forms on a regulatory schedule designed primarily as drug substances or raw materials used in the manufacturing of fentanyl. While China’s shipment of these lethal materials directly into America has decreased, shipments coming in through Mexico have been increasing at record numbers. 

    The connection between China and Mexico has grown due to increased fentanyl precursor sales by Chinese traffickers. In March 2021, Matthew Donahue described this situation as “an unlimited supply” that would keep arriving at Mexican cartels’ doors without end — a description which perfectly fits the tasks currently facing law enforcement agencies throughout both countries today. 

    The waves of fentanyl coming into the United States from Mexico are not just reaching our shores, they’re crashing on top of us. In recent months, multiple busts with arrests and seizures link these pill mills in Juarez to make finished Chinese sourced precursors for trafficking across America’s US – Mexico border right here at home!

    Hidden Fentanyl Deaths: How Drug Makers Are Killing Americans 

    Fentanyl is currently found in most counterfeit oxycodone pills and other medications. It is difficult to distinguish between the actual medications from the illicit ones because, as they can easily pass for legal drugs due to its near-identical appearance with many different manufacturers’ logos on each pill or capsule. When this lethal drug is found in other substances, like benzodiazepines, cocaine, and methamphetamines, users with no tolerance to opioids are at much higher risks of dying. Some advocates consider hidden fentanyl deaths as murder by poisoning.

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data, shows that fentanyl is now widely encountered in powder form and as prescription drugs such as oxycodone or Xanax. The danger of illicit fentanyl comes from its potency. A tiny granule of this lethal substance can cause override the body’s natural reflexes to breathe, leading to respiratory depression and death.

    Border Crisis Continue to Fuel Fentanyl Deaths

    The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has seen a record number of seizures along the southwest border, with agents remarking that one reason for this uptick in drug trafficking is due to increased migration from Central America. 

    During last year’s surge in illegal immigration, Border Patrol agents were relocated to process the migrants. This surge led to the closing of inspection checkpoints, allowing drug traffickers to go undetected. The unprecedented upsurge of fentanyl coming into the USA has had disastrous consequences on our citizens and generations to come. Unfortunately, this tragic situation continues to evolve.

    Fentanyl Overdose and Narcan 

    Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The issue is that not everyone who needs Narcan knows how to use it or where to get it. Many people believe that Narcan is only for police or first responders, which is not the case. Narcan can be administered by anyone – a friend, family member, or stranger.

    It is vital to let the public know about Narcan’s ability to reverse an overdose, where to get this life-saving medication, and how to use it. We need to make sure that people have access to this life-saving drug in case of an overdose.

    If you are using illicit drugs, be especially careful and take steps to reduce your risk of exposure to fentanyl. These steps include not using drugs alone, carrying naloxone (Narcan), and being aware of the signs of an overdose. If you think someone may be overdosing on fentanyl, the symptoms may include having trouble breathing or swallowing; extreme sleepiness with no response when called upon. The most common overdose responses are:

    • Lips turning blue
    • Gurgling sounds 
    • Body stiffness or seizure-like activity
    • Foaming at the mouth
    • Confusion or bizarre behavior before becoming unresponsive

    Getting Treatment

    If you are struggling with fentanyl dependence, please seek help. Many resources are available, including medically assisted detox treatment centers, drug rehabs, and support groups. Don’t let fentanyl take your life – there is hope for recovery.

    It is essential to clearly understand the differences between a medical detox program and substance abuse rehabilitation. At the same time, both help those struggling with drug addiction, medical detoxification monitors and manages the physical symptoms of withdrawal, while rehabs mainly offer psychological and peer support.

    Fentanyl addiction is frightening and, more than ever, a dangerous activity. Withdrawal from fentanyl can be challenging and intense; although opioid withdrawal is generally not considered life-threatening on its own; however, some of the medical and psychological symptoms may lead to complications that can be deadly. It is always good to get assistance from medical and mental health professionals through detoxification who can utilize multiple strategies for managing withdrawal effects while keeping patients safe.

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  • Ohio Cops Find Enough Fentanyl To Wipe Out The Whole State

    Ohio Cops Find Enough Fentanyl To Wipe Out The Whole State

    Authorities also seized 5,000 grams of heroin and 1,500 grams of methamphetamine.

    Even a tiny amount of fentanyl the size of a grain of rice can be fatal, which is why authorities in Ohio were so shocked to seize 20 kilograms of fentanyl during a recent drug bust. 

    Vance Callender, Homeland Security Investigations special agent in charge for Michigan and Ohio, participated in the raid, which included agents from Montogomery County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations, according to News 5 Cleveland.

    Callender said, “20 kilograms of fentanyl is enough to kill the entire population of Ohio, many times over. As this significant seizure makes clear, HSI and our partners are united in our resolve to protect our communities and our country from the deadly scourge of drug trafficking. We stand ready to use every tool and resource at our disposal to attack and dismantle these organizations from the low-level dealers to the source of supply with our law enforcement partners.”

    A Weapon Of Mass Destruction

    Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, that the amount of fentanyl, worth millions, was large enough that it could be thought of as a weapon of mass destruction. He said that the bust highlighted the “enormity of the opioid problem” in his state.

    He added, ”This is an enormous amount of deadly drugs that will no longer be on our streets.”

    At the bust, authorities also seized 5,000 grams of heroin and 1,500 grams of methamphetamine. They recovered about $30,000 in cash and three firearms. 

    Three suspects were charged in connection with the raid: Shamar Davis, 31, Anthony Franklin, 20, and Grady Jackson, 37. They’re facing charges for being felons in possession of firearms and for distributing 400 grams or more of fentanyl.  

    Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said that the men posed a huge danger to the community. 

    “These illegal drugs ruin lives, destroy families, fuel violence, drives up property crime, and wrecks neighborhoods. Anyone associated with it—especially those who sell and traffic it—are doing violence to people and causing harm in our communities,” he said. 

    The Biggest Fentanyl Bust Of The Year

    Although the size of the fentanyl seizure is astounding, it’s not the biggest bust on record. Earlier this year, Customs and Border Protection officials near the Mexican border found more than 100 kilos of fentanyl hidden in a tractor trailer that was also carrying cucumbers, and meth. That seizure, which was made with the help of drug-sniffing dogs, netted fentanyl worth at least $3.5 million, authorities said at the time. 

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  • Orange County Sheriffs Seize 18 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Single Bust

    Orange County Sheriffs Seize 18 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Single Bust

    More than 100 pounds of fentanyl have been seized in the OC this year. 

    Sheriffs’ deputies in Orange County, California reported the seizure of 18 pounds of fentanyl, amounting to nearly half of the total amount of fentanyl that OC authorities seized in 2018.

    The bust, which had a reported street value of $1.25 million, was reported by media sources to be enough fentanyl to create “four million lethal doses.”

    Fentanyl-Related Deaths In Orange County Surge

    Though a win for law enforcement, the seizure also underscored the threat posed by fentanyl to Orange County, which has seen a substantial increase in the number of overdose deaths related to the potent synthetic opioid over the last five years.

    According to the Orange County Register, investigators confiscated the fentanyl on October 16, as well as a loaded semi-automatic handgun, five pounds of heroin, a half-pound of methamphetamine, and $71,000 in cash.

    Sheriffs’ deputies also arrested Rudolph Garcia, 60, who was booked on suspicion of possessing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was held on $2 million bail.

    OC Sheriffs Have Seized More Than 100 Pounds Of Fentanyl In 2019

    Los Angeles CBS affiliate KCBS quoted the Orange Country sheriff’s department’s figures regarding fentanyl seizures over the last four years, which have risen from less than a pound in 2016 to 44 pounds in 2018. The October 16 bust raised the total amount seized in 2019 to more than 100 pounds.

    “[The October 16 seizure] was enough fentanyl in one seizure to kill the entire county’s 3.2 million residents three times over,” said Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “It’s very dangerous [and] it’s not getting better. It’s getting worse. And I think as a county, as a state and as a country, we have to get out ahead of this.”

    Fentanyl-related overdose deaths have risen sharply in the state of California over the last half-decade, and Orange County is no exception. In March 2019, the Orange County Register quoted the county coroner’s report from 2018, which found that the number of fentanyl-related deaths increased 164% between 2014 and 2016 before jumping another 54% between 2016 and 2017 alone.

    And according to a Facebook post from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, those numbers skyrocketed between 2017 and 2018, which saw a 149% increase in fentanyl overdose deaths.

    The social media post also noted that the Orange County Crime Lab reported a 101% increase in the presence of fentanyl in various drugs confiscated throughout the county, with 225 drugs found to contain fentanyl in June 2019—again, a staggering increase of 91% from statistics reported in June 2018.

    “The threat this extremely potent drug poses to our community is increasing exponentially, not subsiding,” said Barnes in a statement.

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  • Chemical Warfare Tool Provides Lifesaving Info About What’s In Your Drugs

    Chemical Warfare Tool Provides Lifesaving Info About What’s In Your Drugs

    The MX908 can detect 70 types of fentanyl as well as more than 2,000 yet-unidentified fentanyl analogs.

    A machine intended for use by military and emergency personnel who handle hazardous material has become a lifesaving tool amid the fentanyl epidemic.

    The MX908 mass spectrometer was first marketed as a tool for “elite responders conducting chemical, explosive, priority drug and HazMat operations around the world.” But in places like Boston and Chicago, the machine is a harm reduction tool.

    The MX908 can detect 70 types of fentanyl as well as more than 2,000 yet-unidentified fentanyl analogs.

    WBUR witnessed the machine in action as Sarah Mackin of the Boston Public Health Commission tested a swab sample from the inside of a baggie “that was sold as heroin.”

    “So, there’s multiple kinds of opioid analgesics and multiple kinds of synthetic fentanyls in this sample that was sold as heroin,” she said. “It’s kind of an example of what the drug landscape looks like here.”

    Testing Fentanyl 

    This summer, Massachusetts health officials reported that the presence of fentanyl in the state had reached “an all-time high” despite a decrease in overall opioid-related deaths in 2019.

    One woman named “Bri” who tested drug residue using the machine in July suspected that carfentanil was present in her personal stash and triggered a previous overdose. “Now I’m going to be honest. If I was sick and I had one bag of dope on me and you told me there’s carfentanil in there, I’m not going to lie and say I wouldn’t use it. But I would know not to put the entire thing in,” she told WBUR.

    Proponents of the MX908 say that by having access to clear information about their drugs, people like Bri are empowered, in a way, to mitigate their risk and avoid overdose.

    The Chicago Recovery Alliance invested in two MX908s as part of its new drug-checking program that launched in March.

    Pricey & Legal-ish

    However, those seeking to make the machine available to more people are hindered by the “legal gray area” of drug checking and its hefty price tag. One machine costs $65,000.

    A trial of the MX908 in Boston is currently on hold while they determine if the practice is legal.

    As WBUR notes, fentanyl test strips are a much more cost-effective method of detecting fentanyl, at $1 per strip.

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  • 10 Dead In 26 Hours From Overdose In Ohio, Fentanyl Suspected

    10 Dead In 26 Hours From Overdose In Ohio, Fentanyl Suspected

    Ohio has experienced multiple mass overdose cases in past few months, with six dead in a single day in August and nine people dead in 48 hours in July.

    At least 10 people died of drug overdoses in a period of 26 hours in Ohio, according to medical officials. This high number within a short time frame has the Franklin County Coroner’s Office suspecting the involvement of fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and is often mixed with other drugs to make them more powerful.

    “As of about 10 a.m. this morning we have had 10 people die of overdoses in about 26 hours. This is an unusually high number for our county in this period of time,” the coroner’s office said in a statement. “At this time we know fentanyl can be mixed into cocaine and methamphetamine. These can be deadly combinations for those who are using.”

    According to ABC News, Ohio has been hit particularly hard by the national opioid epidemic. They have experienced multiple mass overdose cases in past few months, with six dead in a single day in August and nine people dead in 48 hours in July.

    The statement about this latest rash of overdose deaths was posted on Facebook by Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz. The coroner urged those with loved ones who use illicit drugs to carry naloxone, the medication that blocks opioid receptors in the brain and reverses an overdose. She also encouraged those who use risky drugs to take advantage of fentanyl testing strips.

    Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths Rise

    Batches of drugs tainted with fentanyl are considered to be largely responsible for the alarming increases in overdose deaths in recent years. Thankfully, many areas are seeing these numbers level off from 2017 to 2018, likely due to widespread efforts to make naloxone available to the public and educate people on how to administer the lifesaving drug.

    Funding for these efforts has also increased substantially in the past couple of years.

    Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced that it will be allocating a new wave of funding to fight the opioid crisis, with senior officials saying that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be getting an extra $1.8 billion for that purpose.

    First Drop In Overdose Deaths Announced

    “Our country is seeing the first drop in overdose deaths in more than two decades, more Americans are getting treatment for addiction, and lives are being saved,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “At the same time, we are still far from declaring victory. We will continue executing on the Department’s 5-Point strategy for combating the opioid crisis, and laying the foundation for a healthcare system where every American can access the mental healthcare they need.”

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  • Two More Men Arrested In Mac Miller Death Investigation

    Two More Men Arrested In Mac Miller Death Investigation

    The third man stands accused of supplying the pills suspected to have caused Mac Miller’s fatal overdose.

    Arizona police have arrested and charged Ryan Reavis and Stephen “Stevie” Walter in connection to the death of rapper Mac Miller, who died of an unintentional overdose a little over a year ago.

    Officers who searched Reavis’ home reportedly found a physician’s prescription pad, prescription pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, plus firearms, ammunition, and a homemade firearm suppressor.

    The search was reportedly part of an investigation into the death of Mac Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick. According to Havasu News, police issued a number of charges against Reavis, but none of them appear to be connected directly to the overdose death. He is currently being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond. 

    Arrests Follow That of Co-Conspirator

    Stephen Walter was charged with conspiracy and attempt to distribute a controlled substance and is being held without bond. According to Rolling Stone, the criminal complaint against him alleges that Walter provided the counterfeit pills to Cameron James Pettit, who sold them to McCormick days before he died.

    Cameron James Pettit, 28, was arrested in relation to Mac Miller’s death earlier this month. The Hollywood Hills man is accused of providing McCormick with counterfeit oxycodone pills that were laced with the highly potent opioid, fentanyl.

    This drug has been responsible for many of the overdose deaths that have fueled the opioid crisis in recent years.

    According to NBC, Pettit responded to a friend’s text asking how he was doing soon after McCormick’s overdose by saying “I am not great … Most likely I will die in jail.”

    Transcripts of texts messages obtained by police also allegedly show that Pettit asked Walter for “10 blues” (Percocet). Reavis may have been the “runner” who delivered the drugs from Walter to Pettit, and texts reportedly also show Reavis and Pettit arranging a time and place to meet.

    Deadly Combo Of Cocaine, Alcohol & Fentanyl

    McCormick was pronounced dead in his home in Studio City on September 7, 2018 after being found unresponsive by his personal assistant following the overdose. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office found that he died of mixed drug toxicity involving cocaine, alcohol, and fentanyl.

    The rapper had been struggling with addiction for years and expressed his desire to be sober in the 2016 documentary Stopped Making Excuses.

    “I’d rather be the corny white rapper than the drugged-out mess that can’t even get out of his house,” he said. “Overdosing is just not cool. There’s no legendary romance. You don’t go down in history because you overdosed. You just die.”

    McCormick did achieve sobriety for a time in the second half of 2016, but it was speculated that he had relapsed by 2017 when he told W Magazine that “I’ve spent a good time very sober and now I’m just, like, living regularly.”

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  • How to Find the Best Luxury Fentora Rehab and Addiction Treatment

    How to Find the Best Luxury Fentora Rehab and Addiction Treatment

    Looking for info on Fentora Addiction and Treatment? Use this helpful guide to find the answers you need.

    1. What is Fentora and What is it Used for?
    2. Alternative Names for Fentora
    3. Fentora Abuse and Addiction
    4. Do I Need Fentora Rehab?
    5. Serious Risks of Putting off Fentora Rehab
    6. Fentora overdose symptoms
    7. Detox and Withdrawal before Fentora Rehab
    8. Treatment in Fentora Rehab
    9. Fentora Addiction Help – Choosing a Fentora Rehab

    Fentora, a brand name for the generic opioid drug fentanyl, can cause severe addiction and fatal overdose in anyone who misuses it. Fentanyl has been largely responsible for the huge increase in opioid overdose deaths in the last few years, leading to an epidemic of drug-related deaths in the U.S. 

    If you or someone you love is abusing Fentora, you need to get professional help immediately. Treatment for Fentora addiction is available and it is effective. To find the best Fentora rehab, look for facilities that combine medical treatment with psychotherapy and that are staffed by experienced professionals in working with opioid users and fentanyl addiction. 

    What is Fentora and What is it Used for?

    Fentora is a brand name for the synthetic opioid fentanyl. It is made by Cephalon, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals. The tablets are approved only for the treatment of specific types of pain in certain patients. It is used for adult cancer patients with breakthrough pain. This is the pain that persists even when a patient is managing chronic pain with other medications, usually opioids. 

    This painkiller is a strong opioid narcotic, and it is not supposed to be used in patients with no opioid tolerance. It is only for those who have already been managing pain with opioids and have developed some degree of tolerance to these kinds of drugs. 

    The reason it is so important that only opioid-tolerant patients use Fentora is that it is extremely potent, the strongest of all the opioids. Fentanyl is about 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. It is extremely dangerous for anyone without opioid tolerance to use it. 

    Alternative Names for Fentora

    Fentora is just one brand for the generic, synthetic opioid known as fentanyl. Other brand names for fentanyl are Abstral, Actiq, Duragesic, Onsolis, and Sublimaze. Some of these brand name products are tablets, while others are skin patches. Street names used for fentanyl may include all the opioid names that are used when these drugs are bought, sold and used illegally: 

    • Captain Cody
    • Cody
    • Doors and Fours
    • Pancakes and Syrup
    • White Stuff
    • Pain Killer 
    • Apache
    • China Girl
    • China White
    • Friend
    • Goodfella
    • Dance Fever
    • Juice
    • Dillies
    • Tango and Cash
    • TNT
    • Murder 8
    • Jackpot
    • Great Bear
    • He-Man

    Fentora Abuse and Addiction

    Opioid drugs like Fentora are highly susceptible to abuse, because in addition to relieving pain, they cause pleasant sensations like relaxation, sleepiness, and euphoria, a very strong sense of well-being. Fentora abuse encompasses any use of this drug for which it is not prescribed. If you use it without a prescription, use it to get high, or use larger or more frequent doses than recommended, you are abusing Fentora. 

    The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies Fentora and other fentanyl products as a schedule II controlled substance. This is the second-tightest level of control, and fentanyl has been placed there because of the very high susceptibility to abuse and because it is extremely habit-forming. When abusing Fentora, you can become addicted quickly because of how potent it is. Even patients who need this drug and use it as directed can develop Fentora dependence. 

    Do I Need Fentora Rehab?

    If you abuse Fentora at all, you probably do need rehab. This drug becomes addictive so quickly and the risks of abusing it are so high that getting professional help is recommended for anyone misusing it. Any misuse of Fentora is problematic and risky, so if you are at all concerned about your behaviors with this drug, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. 

    In general, there are 11 characteristic behaviors that addiction professionals look for in someone who may have an opioid use disorder. You only need to have two or three of these to be considered addicted and to be able to benefit from rehab and treatment: 

    • You routinely use more fentanyl or Fentora than you wanted to or planned. 
    • Your use has gotten out of control to the point where you want to stop or cut back but continuously fail at these attempts. 
    • When you’re not using Fentora you have cravings for it.
    • An increasing amount of your time is spent getting high or in activities related to drug use. 
    • Because of that time spent with fentanyl, your responsibilities are not being met to the degree they should. 
    • You are also giving up other activities to engage in more substance use. 
    • Your relationships are beginning to suffer because of drug use, but that doesn’t stop you.
    • You continue using fentanyl even though it is putting your health at risk or causing or worsening medical conditions or mental illnesses. 
    • You have used Fentora more than once in a situation that put you in danger. 
    • You have developed a tolerance, needing more fentanyl to get high or feel normal. 
    • When not using Fentora, you begin to experience withdrawal symptoms. 

    Any of these troubling behaviors should lead you to ask for help. Or, if you see any of these in someone you know, offer help and encourage your friend or loved one to go to Fentora rehab. 

    Serious Risks of Putting off Fentora Rehab

    If you are abusing Fentora and choose not to go to rehab, not to get treatment, or to delay getting help, you are putting your health, well-being, and even your life at risk. Fentora side effects, for example, are not necessarily severe, but you increase the risk of having them and having more severe Fentora effects when you misuse this drug. These include nausea, confusion, headaches, constipation, drowsiness, and shallow breathing. 

    You could even have more serious side effects when misusing Fentora, like skin rashes, sexual dysfunction, weight loss, an abnormal heartbeat, nausea with vomiting, hallucinations and other types of psychosis, and even seizures. 

    Misuse of any drug, but especially one as risky as fentanyl, can also put you at risk for related health conditions. You may develop or experience worse symptoms of mental illnesses from abusing Fentora. And, there can be serious ripple effects throughout your life. Your loved ones may cut ties with you; you could get in trouble with the law and even go to jail; you may lose your job; and you could be injured or assaulted while under the influence. 

    While all these Fentora addiction side effects are serious, the biggest risk of all is overdose.

    A Fentora overdose is characterized by:

    • Drowsiness, sleepiness, unresponsiveness
    • Dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Slow, shallow breathing
    • Difficulty breathing or reduced urge to breathe
    • Clammy, cold skin and blue tint in lips and nails

    An opioid overdose can be reversed, but it can also quickly be fatal. Call for emergency medical help right away. Because fentanyl is so potent, it can trigger an overdose even in experienced opioid users. The risk is even higher if combined with similar central nervous system depressants: other opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, sedatives, and alcohol. 

    Detox and Withdrawal before Fentora Rehab

    Fentora abuse is so dangerous that treatment is needed immediately. The first step in that process is to detox. When you detox from this drug, you will go through Fentora withdrawal side effects. Initially these will cause you to experience anxiety and agitation, general discomfort, sweating, a runny nose, yawning, tearing, muscle aches, and insomnia. 

    How long this process takes depends on individual factors, but those initial Fentora withdrawal effects will get worse. They will transition within a day or two into symptoms that include abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, goosebumps, and body chills. 

    Fentora withdrawal is not actually dangerous. You will feel awful, but none of the symptoms are damaging. The real risk is relapse, which can trigger an unintentional overdose. This is a good enough reason to avoid going it alone. Fentora detox should always be conducted with supervision, preferably professional care. 

    Treatment in Fentora Rehab

    Your stint in rehab may begin with detox and withdrawal. Some facilities provide this service. If the rehab center you choose does not, you will be required to go through detox before intake. Look for a detox service so you don’t have to do it alone. Medical care while going through detox can make you feel better and help prevent a dangerous and damaging relapse. 

    Fentora treatment in rehab will include two main types of care: medical and psychological. Addiction to opioids is one of the few types of drug addiction that can be managed with approved medications. However, this does not mean that medication is enough. You must have long-term therapy as well in order to effectively achieve a lasting recovery and reduce your risks of relapse and overdose. 

    Fentora addiction treatment with medications may include opioid agonists like methadone or buprenorphine. These are two drugs that act like opioids but to a lesser degree than fentanyl. They can reduce your cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, which means it blocks the receptors that fentanyl binds to in the brain. When on it, you will get no effects from any opioid, so it helps to prevent relapse. 

    Therapy is the long-lasting treatment that will really help you mitigate Fentora addiction symptoms and avoid relapse in the future. Behavioral therapists will help you explore your emotions and behaviors to change them in positive ways. Therapy can also help you learn how to recognize and avoid triggers for substance use and practice better coping mechanisms. 

    More specialized types of therapy will help you relate better to other people and develop healthier relationships with friends and family. Trauma-focused therapy can help you explore any past traumatic experiences and process them so that they won’t contribute to future drug use. 

    Fentora Addiction Help – Choosing a Fentora Rehab

    Getting addiction help as soon as possible is essential for recovery and for immediately reducing the risk of a fatal overdose. Choosing a Fentora rehab is a big decision, but time is also an issue. Let a trusted family member or friend help you at this time. This person can narrow down options for you so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. Whether you are searching for rehab for yourself or guiding a loved one, there are certain factors to look for in the best facilities and treatment programs:

    • A detailed intake process that includes a thorough evaluation for all substance use disorders, any mental illnesses, and past traumas 
    • A treatment program that is developed after the evaluation and that takes into account each patient’s unique needs, abilities, and preferences 
    • Staff members that include various professionals with a range of expertise: physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, alternative medicine practitioners, and others 
    • A program that includes both medical care and therapy 
    • Diverse offerings for supportive services, including alternative therapies, healthy lifestyle training, life skills, vocational training, aftercare services, group and community support, and relapse prevention programming 
    • A staff that is compassionate, professional, and dedicated to helping patients 

    In addition to these things that should be present in any rehab that you choose, look for individual factors that make you feel comfortable. Maybe the setting is important, and the facility needs to be close to home so your family can be involved. Or you may prefer a treatment center that allows you to have your own room. You may prefer treatment that includes a lot of recreation or time spent outdoors. These are all individual preferences that can be considered to make your experience better. 

    You will also need to choose between residential and outpatient Fentora treatment programs. For serious addictions like this one, residential care is typically recommended. It allows you to focus on recovery in a safe environment. When the risk of relapse is high, outpatient care can be dangerous. On the other hand, you may respond better to treatment if you can stay at home with supportive family members. 

    The decisions surrounding Fentora rehab and treatment are largely personal. You need to choose what is best for you, but knowing what’s best is difficult at this time. Rely on someone you trust to help you make these choices, but ultimately you must make the choice to get help. 

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  • How to Find the Best Onsolis Addiction Treatment

    How to Find the Best Onsolis Addiction Treatment

    Looking for information about Onsolis? Use this helpful guide.

    1. How Is Onsolis Used?
    2. Street names
    3. Recognizing Onsolis Addiction
    4. Side Effects of Onsolis Abuse
    5. Onsolis Long-Term Use Effects
    6. Dangers of Onsolis Overdose
    7. Signs of Overdose
    8. Treating an Overdose of Onsolis
    9. Onsolis Withdrawal Symptoms
    10. Medical Detox from Onsolis
    11. Treatment Plans for Onsolis Addiction
    12. Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Evaluating Your Options
    13. Aftercare and Self-Help Groups
    14. Finding the Best Onsolis Rehab Facility for You

    Onsolis is a medication used to relieve sudden pain for cancer patients. This medication is a brand name of one of the several types of fentanyl that are used in the medical field. Onsolis is strictly for patients aged 18 years or older who are not receiving the relief they need from other opioid medications. Specifically, Onsolis is classified as a painkilling opioid. It works by changing the way that the brain and body respond to pain.

    When a person is prescribed Onsolis, they probably have developed a tolerance to other opioid painkillers. With a high opioid tolerance, the potential for misuse increases. The ideal goal of Onsolis is to help someone who is living with cancer to feel less pain. Yet, it is possible for a person to become dependent on the opioid. It is also possible to become addicted to Onsolis if it is not taken as directed. Careful medical supervision and monitoring at a top rehab facility can allow for a safe recovery from opioids with less risk of starting a new addiction.

    How Is Onsolis Used?

    It is important to only use Onsolis as instructed by your physician. Onsolis is not a typical pill-form medication. This film-like medication is not to be swallowed, but instead it will dissolve in your mouth. After moistening your mouth with water or saliva, the small film square of medication is placed between your gum and cheek. After holding the Onsolis film in place for five seconds, it will stick in place and dissolve within 15-30 minutes.

    Because fentanyl is becoming a more commonly used drug, it has several nicknames on the street. Some common street names for different types of fentanyl include the following:

    • Apace
    • China Girl
    • China Town
    • China White
    • Dance Fever
    • Good-fellas
    • Great Bear
    • He-Man
    • Poison
    • Tango & Cash

    Recognizing Onsolis Addiction

    Onsolis is a type of fentanyl, the strongest opioid drug on the market. It is prescribed to suppress pain, though it is often abused because of its strong addictive qualities. An individual who has been abusing Onsolis may exhibit many signs and symptoms, including the following:

    • Exhaustion or drowsiness
    • Withdrawing from family, friends and activities they used to love
    • Lying or being deceptive
    • Engaging in risky, reckless or dangerous behaviors
    • Slow or difficulty breathing
    • Decreased heart rate
    • Fever and sweating
    • Nausea, constipation and other gastrointestinal distress
    • Anxiety
    • Paranoia
    • Confusion
    • Mood swings
    • Euphoria or dysphoria

    Side Effects of Onsolis Abuse

    Like any medication, there are some common side effects associated with using Onsolis, including:

    • Reduced appetite and nausea or vomiting
    • Constipation or diarrhea
    • Drowsiness, confusion and fatigue
    • Dizziness
    • Euphoria
    • Headache
    • Incoherent or slurred speech and impaired balance
    • Slow pulse and lowered blood pressure
    • Swollen hands or feet
    • Pain or mouth sores where the medicine is placed
    • Overdose

    These side-effects are common with the use of Onsolis and should diminish after your body adjusts to the medicine. Even when taken as prescribed, however, Onsolis is a potentially fatal drug. It is safest to take only the dosage suggested by your doctor and to notify them if the side effects are undesirable. If the effects listed above persist or worsen, your doctor should be notified immediately. Onsolis may affect each user differently, based on:

    • One’s size, weight, body fat percentage and health
    • Whether the person is used to taking it
    • Whether other drugs are taken as well
    • The amount of drug taken

    Onsolis Long-Term Use Effects

    A common long-term effect of Onsolis use for pain relief is developing an Onsolis tolerance. The body naturally builds a tolerance to medications. However, with the amazing strength of Onsolis, the drug produces a tolerance for all opiates very quickly. One dose of Onsolis could result in drowsiness and euphoria, but the same dose two days later may have no effect. This characteristic could make it impossible for other opiates to relieve pain after using Onsolis because of the quick tolerance-building effect.

    High tolerance often leads to using more than the recommended dose or using other drugs along with the Onsolis to achieve a greater pain relief effect. These options are dangerous and potentially fatal. Onsolis abuse can quickly lead to overdose.

    Dangers of Onsolis Overdose

    Doctors prescribe the minimum effective dose of Onsolis when treating a patient. Effective doses will depend greatly on the person’s size, body fat percentage and medical history. The amount of Onsolis it takes to overdose depends on the person’s unique metabolism. For instance, a beneficial dose for one person may be fatal to a patient who is smaller. Onsolis prescriptions should never be shared for this reason. 

    A person’s physical health can also affect the likelihood of overdose. Fentanyl products like Onsolis are mostly metabolized by the liver. Impairment of the liver or kidney can lead to the drug staying in a person’s body, leading to overdose.

    Signs of Overdose

    When a person experiences an overdose due to Onsolis misuse, they usually lose consciousness. Some opioid products, such as Onsolis, activate complete sleepiness and confusion. The person will likely fall asleep and be unresponsive to waking attempts when shaken or spoken to. However, lack of consciousness is only one indication of an Onsolis overdose. Other symptoms may include:

    • Small, unresponsive pupils
    • Slow, shallow breathing or lack of breathing
    • Changes in heart rate
    • Sleepiness, dizziness or loss of coordination
    • Bluish tint around the lips or fingernails
    • Cold or clammy skin

    All opioids reduce breathing rate to the point where their brain cannot get enough oxygen. When this occurs, a person’s body systems will begin to shut down. This may also lead to blood pressure and heart rate changes, causing a heart attack.

    Treating an Overdose of Onsolis

    Onsolis use should be stopped if a person experiences serious side effects of Onsolis such as:

    • Weak or shallow breathing
    • Pale skin
    • Feeling light-headed or short of breath
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Trouble concentrating
    • Feeling very thirsty
    • Feeling hot
    • Being unable to urinate
    • Heavy sweating
    • Hot skin
    • Dry skin

    A person should seek emergency medical help immediately if they notice signs of an allergic reaction to Onsolis, including:

    • Hives
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Swelling of the face
    • Swelling of the tongue or throat

    The first step to treating an overdose of Onsolis is to secure the person’s airway, which may require assisted ventilation. Oxygen therapy may be necessary in the case of cardiovascular shock or pulmonary edema. An opioid antagonist medication, like naloxone, may be used to quickly reverse the effects of Onsolis.

    Onsolis Withdrawal Symptoms

    Opioid withdrawal can be painful and dangerous. The potential for relapse is highly possible without professional support during detox. Attempting detox at home is not recommended as the person may experience strong urges to relapse and suppress the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Once the body goes without Onsolis, the person will begin to lose tolerance that has built up. If relapse occurs, an overdose is more likely than before.

    Withdrawal symptoms occur when the brain attempts to produce enough natural pain relieving chemicals, which cannot match the potency of Onsolis. When the person first stops using Onsolis, the brain will not produce pain-relieving neurotransmitters that were being replaced by the opioid. Once the brain realizes the body is no longer receiving this medicated pain relief, it will again begin producing the chemicals on its own. This is the primary reason why withdrawing from Onsolis can be painful and should be done under medical supervision. Relapse is difficult to avoid when the discomfort, mood changes and cravings for Onsolis begin to arise.

    Some symptoms that may be experienced during Onsolis withdrawal may include:

    • Anxiety or depression
    • Goosebumps
    • Extreme restlessness
    • Yawning
    • Sweating or chills
    • Watery eyes and runny nose
    • Muscle and bone pain
    • Irritability
    • Weakness
    • Stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting
    • Loss of appetite
    • Insomnia
    • High blood pressure

    Medical Detox from Onsolis

    Patients who choose to forgo the use of Onsolis for their cancer-related pain should first meet with their doctor before adjusting their treatment. Onsolis should not be stopped suddenly because of the severe Onsolis withdrawal symptoms that will be produced. Most doctors will help the patient taper off the drug by gradually lowering the patient’s dosage over time. This method helps their body adjust appropriately to decreasing amounts of the medication. Tapering off of Onsolis will allow the patient to avoid dangerous withdrawal symptoms.

    Medical detox is the safest method of withdrawing from fentanyl addiction. A doctor can prescribe medications to ease psychological symptoms such as anxiety. Being under a doctor’s care can help prevent abuse of these substances while the individual attempts to withdraw from Onsolis.

    Buprenorphine has become a popular opioid replacement therapy. This medication eases pain for people struggling with addiction to opioids. Buprenorphine can bind to opioid receptors in the brain, releasing the same pain-relieving neurotransmitters as other opioids. This medication will not create the same high as drugs containing fentanyl; however, it will still ease some withdrawal symptoms.

    Medical detox is the first step in getting treatment for Onsolis addiction, but it causes serious withdrawal symptoms. Even patients who have been prescribed Onsolis and use it as directed may still experience withdrawal. Onsolis withdrawal symptoms are similar to those of other opioids but may be more intense because of the increased potency. These symptoms include:

    • Agitation and irritability
    • Anxiety
    • Insomnia
    • Sweating
    • Yawning
    • Runny nose
    • Muscle pain and abdominal cramps
    • Dilated pupils
    • Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

    Treatment Plans for Onsolis Addiction

    Onsolis addiction is challenging to overcome, but a comprehensive treatment plan can provide the patient with a positive prognosis. Following a medically supervised detox, a person addicted to Onsolis can begin the process of treatment. Residential treatment is the best option for this very serious addiction, as it is more likely to provide a successful recovery. The risks of relapse is too great without residential treatment and a medical detox.

    A comprehensive treatment plan for Onsolis addiction typically includes a variety of therapy sessions. Therapy is intended to help the patient confront issues and life events that may have caused substance abuse. Patients will participate in individual therapy to create the base of their treatment plan. Group therapy will allow interactions and support from peers who are living with the same struggles. Therapies are provided on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the patient’s specific needs. 

    The best Onsolis addiction rehabs will make efforts to involve the patient’s loved ones in the recovery process. Family involvement in addiction treatment can help heal significant relationships that have been damaged by the addiction. Therapists can teach family members and loved ones how to provide essential emotional support for their loved one during recovery and after treatment is completed. Support from loved ones significantly increases the likelihood of success for a patient in rehab. 

    The best Onsolis treatment facilities offer a wide variety of proven therapies. Some therapies that may be available include:

    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
    • Experiential therapy
    • EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
    • Aftercare preparation
    • Alternative therapies (yoga, art therapy, music therapy, biofeedback, etc.)

    Dual diagnosis treatment services are offered by many rehab facilities for those patients who have co-occurring mental health conditions or addictions. Dual diagnosis programs can help patients receive treatment for their Onsolis addiction as well as co-occurring depression, anxiety or substance abuse that requires treatment at the same time.

    Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Evaluating Your Options

    The best Onsolis addiction treatment facilities will offer recovery services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. Either program usually lasts around one to three months, depending on the nature and severity of the substance dependency.

    For most people with an addiction to Onsolis, inpatient treatment would be the right choice. There are important reasons for this. Someone addicted to Onsolis has likely been prescribed the medication because other opioids were not providing enough pain relief. This could mean they are a long-term opioid patient. Long-term addictions are more complex and more difficult to treat. Because opioids are linked with a severe level of addiction, inpatient treatment the best option for many people.

    During inpatient Onsolis rehab, the patient resides in the rehab facility from the time they begin medical Onsolis detox until they are prepared for outpatient treatment. Inpatient treatment programs provide 24-hour monitoring and allow immediate professional assistance whenever needed. During inpatient rehab, patients are able to focus all their time and attention on their recovery without obligations of work, family and daily life stresses. They are surrounded by a supportive environment where others are seeking help for the same struggles.

    The best inpatient Onsolis rehabs will provide individual therapies, group therapies and alternative therapies. Alternative therapies include a wider range of treatment options. These are options many people struggling with addiction find to be helpful. Some common therapies include:

    • Art therapy
    • Music therapy
    • Mindfulness meditation
    • Yoga

    The major advantage of inpatient treatment is the removal of temptation, triggers and other negative influences that might hinder recovery. Stressful situations at home or work can often contribute to substance abuse. Unfortunately, parental and financial responsibilities often keep people from pursuing inpatient treatment. These people are in need of more flexible services than what an inpatient program can provide.

    Outpatient Onsolis programs are available to allow participants to live at home, yet still receive all the elements of a drug addiction treatment plan included in their recovery plan. An outpatient Onsolis treatment program would include weekly therapy sessions and education classes for a set number of hours. Participants can continue with their daily lives while attending their required meetings and therapies. However, this does not eliminate the daily stresses of life that can make recovery more difficult. When considering Onsolis addiction treatment, most programs are more successful when they begin with inpatient care before moving into outpatient programs.

    Aftercare and Self-Help Groups

    Patients in recovery are always at risk of relapse. Participation in an aftercare program is recommended to continued therapy and avoid relapse. Preparation for life after treatment can be scary without some assistance. The best rehab facilities will help prepare their patients for sober life through aftercare programs and activities. This can be a challenging transition. It requires support to help patients avoid triggers from previous drug use and live a healthy and happy life. Aftercare support groups help patients build a network of people who can help them stay sober in the long-term.

    Aftercare preparation may include:

    • Healthy coping strategies
    • Stress management
    • How to make positive lifestyle changes, like exercising and eating well
    • How to prevent relapses

    Finding the Best Onsolis Rehab Facility for You

    Finding an Onsolis rehab facility to fit your treatment needs is an important step in living a happier, healthier life. Your doctor can suggest features to look for in an Onsolis rehab center that will better aid in your recovery.

    Before treatment for Onsolis addiction begins, there needs to be a professional assessment and an official diagnosis by a mental health professional. During this initial assessment, the specialists may also diagnose other mental health disorders that are present. Co-existing mental health disorders can complicate recovery and must also be treated. Physical exams may be included in an initial assessment to rule out any pre-existing physical conditions that might be the cause of your symptoms. 

    Before you decide on a rehab center for Onsolis addiction, you should visit a few facilities with a family member or someone you trust. The best rehab center for you may not be close to home. You should search for a center that can offer comprehensive treatment services for your specific condition. While some prefer rehab centers with alternative treatment options, other patients may not be interested in such healing practices. However, the more treatment methods a facility offers, the better your chances of a customized treatment plan that meets all of your individual needs.

    You should seek out facilities with well-maintained grounds and professional appearance. They should offer comfortable and attractive housing for inpatient care to make you feel as relaxed as possible during treatment. You may desire extra conveniences from a luxury rehab experience. It may also be more appealing for the facility to provide motivating and interesting recreational activities that can keep you active and focused on wellness when you are not in Onsolis therapy. There are many Onsolis rehab facilities that offer a plethora of recreational hobbies.

    The top rehab facilities will provide programs that are aimed around family support. Programs like these promote healing for family members and help loved ones learn how to support each other.

    The most important thing to look for in your search for the best treatment facility for you is a proven track record. A flashy and appealing website does not always mean they have successful patient turnaround. They should have qualified, highly trained professionals and experts in addiction treatment staffed at their facility. In your conversations with them, ask specific questions that will help you see if it is the right place for you. A few good questions to ask include:

    • Does your facility have experience treating Onsolis addiction?
    • What’s the cost for the treatment I am looking at, and will insurance cover any or all of the costs?
    • Does your facility provide aftercare planning?
    • How long does treatment last?

    What are the best rehabs for Onsolis addiction, and which is the best rehab for you? While input and advice of loved ones and professionals can help, you are the one choosing the facility that feels right to you.

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  • Top Rehab Options for Abstral Addiction

    Top Rehab Options for Abstral Addiction

    Questions about Abstral addiction? Use this handy guide to help you easily recognize the signs and symptoms.

    1. What is Abstral and What is it Used for?
    2. Other Names for Abstral
    3. How Abstral Abuse Occurs
    4. Abstral Rehab – How Do I Know if I Need it?
    5. The Risks of Delaying Abstral Rehab
    6. Abstral Withdrawal Side Effects and Detox
    7. Types of Treatment in Abstral Rehab
    8. Abstral Treatment – How to Choose the Best Rehab for You

    Abstral rehab is the best way to overcome addiction to this strong, dangerous opioid drug. Known generically as fentanyl, Abstral is a risky drug to misuse because of the high likelihood of becoming addicted and because overdosing is easy to do. An overdose on fentanyl can quickly be fatal.

    If you are abusing this drug or know someone else engaged in Abstral abuse, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Any degree of misuse of fentanyl can quickly escalate or become fatal. And anyone abusing fentanyl can benefit from rehab that includes therapy and medical treatment. Reach out for help or offer your assistance to a loved one struggling with this awful drug.

    What is Abstral and What is it Used for?

    Abstral is a brand name for the generic opioid fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, which means it was designed and is made in laboratories and is derived from natural compounds found in the opium poppy. Like other opioids, it works in the brain to change the response to pain and is prescribed as a painkiller. 

    Unlike other opioids, like oxycodone or hydrocodone, Abstral and other fentanyl products are only approved for treating specific patients. Abstral is supposed to be restricted to cancer patients 18 years old or older who are already using opioids to manage pain. When these patients become tolerant to other opioids or experience breakthrough pain that is not controlled by these other drugs, they may be prescribed fentanyl.

    The reason Abstral is so restricted is that it is extremely potent. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, a natural opioid. It is also more potent than heroin, an illicit drug. Abstral is a tablet that is placed under the tongue to dissolve. Its potency can make Abstral very risky for anyone without some opioid tolerance. 

    Other Names for Abstral

    Abstral is just one brand name for fentanyl. Others include Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Onsolis, and Sublimaze. These are important medications for cancer patients living with severe pain, but Abstral and fentanyl are often sold and used illicitly. Some names for fentanyl and other opioids on the street include:

    • Captain Cody
    • Cody
    • Doors and Fours
    • Pancakes and Syrup
    • White Stuff
    • Pain Killer 
    • Apache
    • China Girl
    • China White
    • Friend
    • Goodfella
    • Dance Fever
    • Juice
    • Dillies

    How Abstral Abuse Occurs

    Abstral and other fentanyl products are Schedule II controlled substances. This is because they are highly susceptible to abuse. In addition to relieving pain, opioids like Abstral can induce euphoria, an intense high. Some people abuse Abstral because they want to get high, while others do so because they have become dependent on opioids and don’t feel normal or comfortable without them. 

    Abstral dependence can occur quickly because it is such a potent drug. Any misuse of fentanyl, from using it without a prescription to using more than prescribed or taking more frequent doses, can easily lead to addiction. Even people who are not misusing this drug, patients with a genuine need for pain relief, can become dependent and addicted. 

    Abstral Rehab – How Do I Know if I Need it?

    You don’t have to be addicted to this drug to benefit from or need Abstral rehabilitation. Rehab is treatment for a drug addiction, but any level of misuse may require treatment. If you have lost control to any degree over your use of opioids or are concerned about the health risks, reach out for help and get treatment. 

    If you aren’t sure if your behaviors or those of someone you care about constitute an addiction, ask these questions:

    • Do you crave fentanyl often?
    • Have you tried to cut back but found you couldn’t or failed often when trying?
    • Do you regularly end up using Abstral more often than you meant to or using larger doses than you had planned?
    • Has a lot of your time been taken up with trying to get Abstral, using it, and recovering from using it?
    • Have you had to give up other activities because of the time drug use takes up in your life?
    • Are you often failing to meet responsibilities because of Abstral?
    • Does use of Abstral cause relationship problems, which in turn do nothing to stop you using the drug?
    • Do you continue to use drugs even though they are causing health problems? Or making them worse?
    • Have you developed a tolerance to Abstral, needing higher doses or more frequent doses to get the desired effect?
    • Do you start to go through withdrawal when not using?

    These are the criteria that professionals use to diagnose an opioid addiction and are the symptoms of Abstral addiction. Answering yes to even just two of these questions may indicate that you have a substance use disorder. Abstral effects are dangerous enough that even a mild addiction warrants a trip to rehab to get help before it’s too late. 

    The Risks of Delaying Abstral Rehab

    There are a lot of very serious risks of using and misusing this dangerous drug, including the risk of more frequent and severe Abstral side effects. Even recommended use of fentanyl can cause side effects, but the more you misuse it, the greater the risks you will experience them. Side effects may include:

    • Drowsiness and sleepiness
    • Slowed, shallow breathing
    • Constipation
    • Nausea
    • Confusion
    • Headaches

    There are also more serious Abstral effects you put yourself at risk for by taking larger amounts and more frequent doses: heartbeat changes, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, hallucinations, sexual dysfunction, dizziness, rash, and seizures. 

    While the side effects can be uncomfortable or even present real health problems, an Abstral overdose is the most serious risk of all. This potent drug can quickly cause a fatal overdose. Signs include slowed breathing, shallow breaths or difficulty breathing, a lowered urge to breathe, unresponsiveness, loss of consciousness, confusion, and fainting. Emergency medical attention is essential in the case of an overdose; the opioid antidote Narcan can be administered to reverse the overdose. 

    Abstral Withdrawal Side Effects and Detox 

    Abstral withdrawal effects are another consequence of abusing and becoming addicted to fentanyl. As the drug leaves your system and your brain tries to adjust, you will be going through detox and withdrawal. Opioid withdrawal causes early, unpleasant symptoms like anxiety, difficulty sleeping, agitation, aches, runny nose, sweating, yawning, and tearing. 

    As detox continues into the later phases of withdrawal, you may also experience diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, chills, and goosebumps. How long detox takes depends on the severity of your addiction and the last dose of Abstral you took. It can be very easy to relapse during this process, so don’t go it alone. Supervised detox is more comfortable and safer. 

    Withdrawal from fentanyl is not dangerous in itself. As uncomfortable as it is, it will not cause serious health problems. However, the big risk of trying to detox alone is relapse. And a relapse when you’re feeling this desperate for the drug could easily lead to an overdose. Always detox with some degree of supervision, if not with real medical care. 

    Types of Treatment in Abstral Rehab

    Abstral addiction requires treatment, and Abstral treatment can be effective if you get the right care. Detox is the first step, but don’t make the mistake of thinking it is enough. In order to have a successful recovery, you need long-term treatment that includes therapy and medical care. Therapies you can expect to benefit from in rehab include:

    • Behavioral therapies. These are therapies that focus on recognizing and changing problematic behaviors. A therapist will help you explore the reasons behind some of the choices you make, triggers for drug use, emotional awareness, and making positive and lasting changes. 
    • Trauma-focused therapies. Traumatic experiences often underlie drug abuse and addiction. A good treatment facility will evaluate your mental health and prescribe the appropriate treatments. If you have trauma in your past, you can benefit from a therapy that helps you face and reprocess those negative experiences. 
    • Motivational therapies. A type of therapy useful in treating drug addictions focuses on uncovering your internal motivations for making positive changes. It may involve goal-setting, reflection and mindfulness, and rewards for meeting milestones and avoiding relapse.

    The other important aspect of treatment for fentanyl addiction in rehab is medical care. Opioid addictions are among the few that can be managed effectively with prescription medications. Medical treatment must be used along with therapy for the best outcomes, though. 

    The kinds of drugs you may be prescribed to treat Abstral addiction include methadone, buprenorphine, and naloxone. The first two are used to manage cravings and withdrawal. They activate the same receptors as Abstral and keep you from going back to fentanyl. Naloxone blocks those receptors. If you are given a 30-day injection of naloxone, any attempt to use an opioid to get high will fail. You will get no effects from it. 

    Abstral Treatment – How to Choose the Best Rehab for You 

    The best Abstral rehab will be long-term, at least a few weeks, and will include both therapy and medical treatment. These are the most basic things you should look for in a rehab. Additionally, consider whether you need inpatient care, with the 24-hour supervision and safe, treatment-intensive environment, or whether you would benefit from being able to stay with family and go to treatment on an outpatient basis. 

    With a potent drug like Abstral, it may be safest to go to true rehab, a residential facility, for a few months. This gives you the chance to focus on your care and avoid relapse. But ultimately, the choice is a personal one and should be made with your own best interests in mind. 

    There are other factors to consider in your treatment choice. For instance, you want a treatment facility that will fully evaluate you on intake and treat you as an individual with unique needs. There is no single treatment plan for addiction that works for everyone, so you need a team of professionals with the flexibility to adapt plans for your needs, limitations, and abilities, as well as your preferences. 

    Abstral addiction help is available. You just need to ask for it. It can be scary to admit you have a problem and to submit to treatment, especially in a residential rehab. But doing so could save your life, or the life of someone you care about. Push for treatment, ask for help, and get the care you need to overcome this addiction. 

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  • Ohio County Overdose Wave Leaves At Least 3 Dead

    Ohio County Overdose Wave Leaves At Least 3 Dead

    Officials were alarmed when 23 emergency calls involving suspected overdose cases were received in the county in under 24 hours.

    Police officers in Hamilton County reported an unusual spike in overdose cases last weekend that was likely due to a batch of methamphetamine mixed with fentanyl that was sold as ecstasy pills.

    As many as 10 of the overdose cases resulted in death, though the coroner’s office has yet to confirm if overdose was the root cause in all the area deaths that occurred since June 19.

    Regardless, officials were alarmed when 23 emergency calls involving suspected overdose cases were received in the county in under 24 hours. Overall, they fielded 54 calls from early Friday to early Monday.

    On Saturday, the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition sent out an alert to the local populace due to the high number of overdoses. Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan, a co-chair of the Heroin Coalition, believes that the root cause is the highly potent opioid fentanyl.

    “Late in May, Tom Fallon, investigative commander for the heroin task force, said investigators learned that a drug supplier was mixing fentanyl with meth and then adding red, yellow or blue food coloring and pressing the mixture into a pill form to be sold as ecstasy,” reports The Cincinnati Enquirer. “The task force has also found other fake pressed-pills sold on the street as pain pills in recent months that were tainted with fentanyl.”

    Fallon also noted that there’s been a similar problem with crack cocaine being mixed with fentanyl. This has been an increasing issue across the country as drug sellers learn that adding small amounts of the opioid to a batch of drugs can seriously enhance the effects.

    However, since fentanyl is up to 100 times more potent than morphine, just a tiny bit too much can result in a dangerous overdose. Mixing drugs also always increases that risk.

    This problem has led experts to name fentanyl as the key driver in a “third wave” of the U.S. opioid epidemic. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that deaths involving the drug have doubled every year since 2013.

    Ohio has seen a surge in these kinds of overdoses since April, particularly on the weekends. Because individuals who are addicted to opioids generally can’t wait until the weekend, this tells authorities like Synan that many of the victims are not addicted to this type of drug.

    In fact, those who have not built up a tolerance to opioids are especially vulnerable to fatal overdose if they take fentanyl, which is why fentanyl is only prescribed to individuals who are already opioid-tolerant.

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