Fentanyl addiction presents unique and serious challenges that require immediate, specialized care. At Anuvia, we understand that fentanyl use often begins with other substances or prescription medications and frequently co-occurs with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or trauma. Our integrated treatment approach addresses both your substance use and mental health concerns simultaneously, providing the comprehensive, medically-informed care needed for safe recovery from this powerful substance.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than heroin or prescription opioids. It’s often mixed with other street drugs, sometimes without users’ knowledge, making it extremely dangerous and unpredictable. Many people struggling with fentanyl addiction originally used other substances but encountered fentanyl through contaminated supplies.
What makes fentanyl particularly dangerous and challenging:
Fentanyl addiction is characterized by:
Fentanyl use requires immediate professional intervention due to the extreme overdose risk. Seek help immediately if you or someone you care about is experiencing:
If you recognize these patterns, seeking immediate professional help can be life-saving. Fentanyl addiction is a medical emergency that requires specialized treatment.
Fentanyl addiction requires intensive, medically-supervised care due to the severity of withdrawal and high overdose risk. At Anuvia, our approach prioritizes your immediate safety while addressing both the addiction and any co-occurring mental health conditions.
Medical Stabilization: Our medical team provides careful monitoring and support during the challenging withdrawal period, ensuring your safety and comfort as your body adjusts.
Integrated Mental Health Care: Simultaneous treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health conditions that may contribute to substance use or complicate recovery.
Evidence-Based Therapy: We use proven therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and other treatments specifically effective for opioid addiction recovery.
Comprehensive Assessment: We begin with a thorough evaluation that examines your substance use history, mental health symptoms, medical needs, and social circumstances to develop an effective treatment plan.
Overdose Prevention Education: Critical education about recognizing overdose signs, using naloxone (Narcan), and reducing risks during the recovery process.
Family Support and Education: When appropriate, we involve family members in understanding addiction and learning how to support your recovery while protecting their own wellbeing.
Our comprehensive approach includes intensive services designed for the serious nature of fentanyl addiction:
Medical Monitoring and Support: Careful medical supervision during withdrawal and early recovery, with attention to the unique challenges of fentanyl withdrawal and potential medical complications.
Individual Therapy: Intensive one-on-one sessions with therapists experienced in severe substance addiction, focusing on developing strong coping strategies and addressing underlying mental health concerns.
Group Therapy: Specialized groups for individuals recovering from opioid addiction, offering peer support, education, and practical skills for maintaining sobriety in high-risk situations.
Intensive Outpatient Programs: Structured, frequent treatment sessions that provide comprehensive support while allowing for gradual reintegration into daily responsibilities.
Mental Health Treatment: Concurrent treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions that may have contributed to substance use or developed as a result.
Telehealth Options: Virtual appointments available throughout North Carolina for ongoing support, particularly valuable for maintaining consistent contact during early recovery.
Crisis Support: Immediate access to support during difficult moments in recovery, ensuring you have resources when cravings become intense or mental health symptoms worsen.
Recovery from fentanyl addiction typically requires intensive, long-term support due to the severity of the addiction:
Initial Assessment and Safety Planning: Your first appointments focus on ensuring your immediate safety, understanding your substance use patterns, and beginning to address any medical or mental health concerns that require immediate attention.
Stabilization Phase: Early treatment focuses on:
Active Treatment Phase: Once you’re medically stable, treatment focuses on:
Continuing Care and Relapse Prevention: As your recovery strengthens, treatment shifts to:
Long-term Support: Recovery from fentanyl addiction often requires ongoing support due to the severity of the addiction and high relapse risk. We provide continued care as needed to help maintain your progress.
Fentanyl addiction presents unique challenges that require specialized understanding:
Life-Threatening Withdrawal: Fentanyl withdrawal can be medically dangerous and requires professional supervision to ensure safety and provide appropriate medical support.
Extended Recovery Timeline: Due to fentanyl’s potency, recovery often takes longer than with other substances, and withdrawal symptoms may persist for weeks or months.
High Relapse Risk: The intensity of fentanyl addiction creates a high risk of relapse, requiring intensive, long-term support and multiple coping strategies.
Overdose Risk: Even small amounts of fentanyl can cause fatal overdose, making relapse prevention critically important and potentially life-saving.
Mental Health Complications: Fentanyl use often occurs alongside severe depression, anxiety, or trauma, requiring integrated treatment for successful recovery.
Recovery from fentanyl addiction involves completely rebuilding your life around health and sobriety. At Anuvia, we help you:
We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Substance use treatment is typically covered under most insurance plans as an essential health benefit.
If you don’t have insurance or are concerned about costs, remember that Anuvia is committed to ensuring that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. We offer sliding scale payment options and can discuss ways to make treatment affordable and accessible.
If you’re struggling with fentanyl use, reaching out for help is not just important—it could save your life. Every day that fentanyl use continues dramatically increases the risk of fatal overdose. Professional treatment provides the support needed to safely overcome this dangerous addiction.
At Anuvia, we provide intensive, judgment-free support that recognizes addiction as a medical condition requiring immediate, specialized treatment. Our integrated approach addresses both your addiction and any mental health concerns, giving you the best chance for lasting recovery from this life-threatening addiction.
Remember that fentanyl addiction is not a moral failing—it’s a serious medical condition that requires professional treatment. Many people who once felt hopeless about their fentanyl use are now living fulfilling lives in recovery.
Ready to take the life-saving step toward recovery? Call us today at (704) 376-7447 or visit our website to book an initial appointment. Same-day appointments are often available, and we welcome walk-ins at our Charlotte location. Your life and recovery are worth fighting for.
Our Integrated Approach to Fentanyl Treatment