Detox

Real People. Real Recovery.

“Freedom Detox gave me a new outlook on being “Free.””

- Lawrence
“The love, time, and care y’all give is amazing, and I couldn’t be more grateful, and thankful.”
- Angie
“I’ll never forget the time you guys spent with me.”
- Veronica
“You guys gave me hope.”
- Mary

“You brought me back to reality.”

- David
“This “family” of folks will always have a special place in my heart.”
- Kelly

Fentanyl Detox in Charlotte, North Carolina

It’s Time to Regain Your Freedom

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain after surgery or for late-stage cancer. The Center for Disease Control states that fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Illicit fentanyl is often mixed with heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and xylazine, often without the user’s knowledge, putting them at a much higher risk for overdose and death.

According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA):

  • 2mg of fentanyl have the potential to be lethal, particularly for people with no opioid tolerance
  • Opioid deaths rose 38% from January 2020-January 2021
  • Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under the age of 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, suicide and other accidents

While detoxing from fentanyl will follow the same process as other opioids, it presents its own unique challenges because of its potency and highly addictive nature. Prolonged use of fentanyl changes how the brain processes pain and emotions, making detox a difficult physical and mental adjustment. This level of discomfort is hard to endure, which is why it’s vital to have medical and social support during the process.

Call us at (800) 475-2312 to get started with fentanyl detox today. The team at Freedom Detox in Charlotte is here to help.

Fentanyl Withdrawal

Withdrawal symptoms can begin as early as a few hours after the last dose of fentanyl, and severity of the symptoms depend on the regular dosage and how long someone has used fentanyl. The withdrawal process generally happens in two stages.

Early symptoms of withdrawal include:

  • Dysphoric mood
  • Intense cravings for more fentanyl
  • Agitation and anxiety
  • Muscle aches
  • Increased tearing
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Runny nose
  • Sweating

Late symptoms of withdrawal include:

  • Abdominal cramping
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Dilated pupils
  • Cold flashes with goosebumps
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved certain opioid and non-opioid medications and treatments to help patients cope with the symptoms of fentanyl withdrawal.

Relieving Withdrawal Symptoms at Freedom

When clients check into Freedom Detox for our fentanyl detox services, they enter a safe, controlled environment with 24/7 supervision and support. To mitigate symptoms, our team can provide controlled doses of buprenorphine which bind to opioid receptors and reduce symptoms and cravings. For clients who need symptom relief and prefer to stay away from opioids entirely, we have many options.

We also offer counseling therapies to support our clients emotionally and mentally. After completion of detox, each client leaves with a collaborative and thorough discharge and aftercare plan to continue their recovery journey. Freedom Detox is affiliated with several treatment centers that offer residential and outpatient programs.

Simply call us at (800) 475-2312 or contact us online and we will be by your side throughout your fentanyl detox and recovery in Charlotte, NC.

Detox

Real People. Real Recovery.

“Freedom Detox gave me a new outlook on being “Free.””

- Lawrence
“The love, time, and care y’all give is amazing, and I couldn’t be more grateful, and thankful.”
- Angie
“I’ll never forget the time you guys spent with me.”
- Veronica
“You guys gave me hope.”
- Mary

“You brought me back to reality.”

- David
“This “family” of folks will always have a special place in my heart.”
- Kelly