Fentanyl is one of the most addictive drugs out there. Being able to recognize the signs of fentanyl addiction is one of the keys to getting a loved one the help they need. Many treatment centers today focus on involving family in the treatment process and the client’s recovery. Therapeutic professionals understand the importance of the family unit in a successful recovery journey. A variety of family therapies and family support groups are available to educate families about helping a loved one with fentanyl addiction.
To help a loved one with fentanyl addiction treatment and learn what the signs of addiction look like, call The Arbor today for caring and compassionate guidance.
Helping a Loved One with Fentanyl Addiction
The first step in helping someone you care about get the help they need for a substance use disorder is to recognize the signs of addiction. Because fentanyl is so addictive, it can be the only thing someone who is using the drug thinks about. They can become isolated and remove themselves from people and activities they once spent a lot of time with.
When looking for signs of addiction, some specific things to be on the lookout for include:
Physical Signs
- Uncharacteristic lethargy
- Track marks on arms
- Spending an unnecessary amount of time sleeping
- Narrow or dilated pupils
- Extreme changes in weight or appetite
- Body tremors
- Unexplained lightheadedness
Behavioral Signs
- Major changes in mood and personality
- Becoming isolated and reclusive
- Job or school performance is affected
- Lack of interest in people and activities they previously enjoyed
- Secretive behavior
- Needing money for unexplained expenses
Fentanyl can come in many forms and can be snorted, smoked, or injected. Something as innocent-looking as a lollipop could contain fentanyl.
What Does Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Look Like?
Being a present participant in your loved ones’ addiction treatment journey will be key in supporting their recovery for the long haul. Finding them a treatment experience that can offer a customized treatment plan designed for their unique needs will give them the best chance at a successful recovery. This holistic approach to treatment provides flexibility in how treatment is received—inpatient or outpatient—and allows for a variety of therapeutic modalities to be incorporated, both traditional and experiential.
Once the process of removing the drug from one’s system is complete, therapies for fentanyl addiction can include:
- Traditional talk therapies, including individual, group, and family therapy
- Experiential therapies like equine therapy and art therapy
- Recreational therapies like yoga, basketball, volleyball, fishing, swimming, and disc golf
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dual diagnosis treatment for a co-occurring mental health disorder
- Sober living and aftercare support options
A team of therapeutic professionals oversees each person’s progress with a personalized treatment plan. Committing to treatment in a safe and supportive environment—with the support of family—provides each client a path to the most successful treatment journey.
Start Fentanyl Addiction Treatment at The Arbor Today
The Arbor’s therapeutic team can help in finding opportunities for families to support a loved one struggling with addiction. The support of families when they can come together for the common good has been proven to have positive results. The family programming and therapies available at The Arbor promote truly authentic healing. The learning gained from this structured programming can be carried into everyday life to help a loved one realize the goal of lifelong recovery.
Call the team at The Arbor at 844.413.2690—or complete the online inquiry form—to learn more about how to support someone you care about in their treatment and recovery journey.