The Dangers of Snorting Fentanyl

4 Ways Fentanyl Can be Used

There are many people who may not have heard of fentanyl before the death of Michael Jackson. Unfortunately, the famous singer was highly addicted to this substance, and he was using it as a way to manage pain. Fentanyl is substantially more potent than other types of opioids which is one of the reasons why so many people fall prey to fentanyl addiction, specifically if they are not under the strict care of a medical doctor. 

There are several ways that fentanyl can be used. Here are some common examples: 

If you’re under the care of a doctor and depending on your situation, you will likely either swallow this medication or it will be injected. However, when you’re suffering from serious drug abuse, you may resort to snorting or smoking fentanyl to feel the more immediate effects of fentanyl.

Risks of Snorting Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a form of prescription opioid that is specifically designed to provide a person with almost instant pain relief. However, regardless of the form of fentanyl, you are prescribed, this substance is not something that is meant to be snorted. The immediate danger of snorting fentanyl is that you put yourself at more risk of a drug overdose. However, snorting fentanyl can also result in experiencing any one of the following symptoms: 

Effects of Snorting Drugs

There are many different effects of fentanyl that you may experience when you’re under the influence of this substance. Those that suffer from this type of substance use disorder could experience an increased heart rate, feelings of extreme euphoria, and respiratory depression. Over and above respiratory depression and other breathing issues, there is also the strong possibility 

Although snorting fentanyl will result in you feeling the effects of fentanyl more quickly, it’s important to understand that there are several long-term effects that you may suffer from as a result of this type of consumption. For example, snorting drugs could not only damage your nose but could slowly but surely impact your entire appearance. 

Damage Caused By Snorting Fentanyl

While you may be suffering from severe pain and be in need of pain management techniques, resorting to snorting fentanyl should never be a viable option. Unfortunately, when you resort to abusing fentanyl to be able to manage severe pain or as your main source of pain management, you put yourself in a precarious position. One of the most frequently asked questions about this type of substance use disorder revolves around the real damage that you can do to your body as a result of snorting fentanyl. Here are some of the side effects that you may experience as a result of this type of substance use disorder: 

Snorting Fentanyl and Drug Overdose

One of the sad results of struggling with an addiction to fentanyl abusing this substance can cause you to experience a drug overdose. Although this type of addiction leads to countless overdose deaths around the world, it’s possible for you to experience an overdose and be physically and psychologically harmed but not die. If you or a loved one is experiencing an overdose, it’s imperative that you reach out for help for immediate treatment so that you can receive the instant help and care that you need to combat the possibility of serious overdose risks. Regardless of whether you’re snorting or smoking fentanyl, there is always the chance that you could overdose on this harmful drug so you should reach out for help as soon as possible so that you can end your cycle of abusing fentanyl. 

Signs of Fentanyl Addiction

There are several signs and symptoms that you may be suffering from a fentanyl addiction and you could benefit from a partial hospitalization plan or an intensive outpatient program. Here are some of the ways to tell if you’re a candidate for a substance use disorders program: 

You cannot maintain your job 

During the time that you’re under the influence of fentanyl, it will be all but impossible for you to be able to maintain your professional responsibilities. Therefore, you either run the risk of completely losing your job or you lose your job flat out. For the majority of people, a job is the only way that they are able to meet their financial responsibilities so losing your job could be something that is catastrophic. 

Disconnect with friends and family members 

Has your substance abuse negatively impacted the close relationship that you once had with your friends and family? If the answer is yes then there is a strong possibility that you may be suffering from fentanyl addiction. Once you take steps toward getting the help that you need, however, there is a chance that your family may be open to redeveloping their relationship with you once again. This is where family therapy will be a powerful and beneficial tool during your time in treatment. 

Cravings 

If you begin to crave this potentially deadly substance within just a few hours from the time that you last ingested it, you need to reach out for help right away as this is a clear sign of an addiction issue. 

Drug Rehab For Fentanyl Addiction at Resurgence

If you’re struggling with this type of addiction and you’re ready to take back your life, there are several steps that you can take. The first step that you should always take is to reach out to an experienced addiction treatment facility that will provide you with the comprehensive level of care that you need to address your substance abuse once and for all. One of the frequently asked questions that many people ask regarding this type of addiction revolves around where they begin their treatment. In most cases, you will need to begin your recovery in a medical detox program. After an abuse assessment with your intake team, if it’s determined that you need to commit to medical detox, our treatment team will work quickly to get you into a program before you begin to experience the serious fentanyl withdrawal symptoms that often come along with detox. One of the dangerous things about withdrawal symptoms is that they are unpredictable and can leave you in a potentially deadly position which is why you should never attempt to go through fentanyl withdrawal on your own. If you opt to partner with Resurgence Behavioral Health, you can rest assured that you will receive the around-the-clock care that you need through our medical detox program. 

On average, a fentanyl withdrawal and detox program will last approximately one week with the worst of your withdrawal symptoms manifesting within the first 72 hours of your time in detox. However, once you work through your detox program, you will be able to focus on your drug abuse. One of the treatment options that you will be able to take advantage of at Resurgence Behavioral Health is an inpatient substance abuse treatment program. During inpatient health care, you will have the opportunity to live on our campus and have around-the-clock access to your addiction treatment team. This is something that can be incredibly beneficial to any person that is new to treatment for drug abuse due to the fact that it can help you feel as though you have the continuous level of support that you need during this critical stage of your recovery. 

If you’re unable to commit to inpatient health care for one reason or another, you can still take advantage of addiction treatment for your drug abuse through an outpatient treatment program. An outpatient substance abuse treatment plan such as an intensive outpatient program or a general outpatient program can help you to work through the different facets of your drug abuse. Outpatient treatment such as intensive outpatient treatment still gives you the opportunity to address the root causes of your substance abuse and take advantage of certain treatment options such as medication-assisted treatment. During medication-assisted treatment, you will have the opportunity to utilize certain forms of medication in your treatment plan which is something that can help you to better manage when you’re thinking and feeling as you start to work through your fentanyl addiction. An outpatient treatment program will still provide you with the immediate treatment that you need so that you can stop abusing fentanyl and avoid the long-term effects that often come hand in hand with this type of substance abuse. 

Regardless of whether you’re struggling with fentanyl abuse or struggling with another type of substance abuse such as alcohol abuse, you can take comfort in the fact that our personalized treatment program will help you to manage your substance use disorders. Regardless of whether you’re struggling with binge drinking, alcohol use disorder or you’re abusing fentanyl, you can take comfort in the fact that our team of addiction treatment experts will be there for you and with you every step of the way. For more information about substance abuse, snorting fentanyl, or finally taking the steps to overcome your addiction, please get in touch with us at (855) 458-0050.

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