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Fentanyl Abuse Treatment FAQ

What if I have a fentanyl addiction and a mental health problem?

Many fentanyl addicts start using it as a way to cope with mental health issues, so you’re not alone. When substance use disorders and mental issues (like PTSD, anxiety, or depression) happen together, it’s called a dual diagnosis treatment.

Untreated mental health issues often feed addiction. You might use drugs to cope with pain, stress, or sadness. Our dual diagnosis approach gently addresses both. We give you safe ways to heal, so recovery lasts.

How long does it take for fentanyl to get out of the system?

Fentanyl is typically untraceable via urine tests within 1–3 days (up to a week for heavy users), but traces may linger in hair for 90 days. Blood tests usually detect it for 24–48 hours. Your metabolism, hydration, and frequency of use all affect how quickly it clears.

What is being done to stop fentanyl?

Public health efforts to stop or lessen fentanyl’s negative effects prioritize:

  • Naloxone expansion: Widespread distribution of overdose-reversal kits to first responders, communities, and families.
  • Harm reduction: Removing legal barriers to fentanyl test strips and supervised use sites to prevent accidental overdoses.
  • Treatment access: Expanding Medicaid-covered care and peer recovery programs to help people exit addiction.

This shift focuses on meeting people where they are, because survival comes before recovery.

What drugs are used for fentanyl withdrawal?

A variety of medications can help you manage symptoms of opioid withdrawal, such as pain, anxiety, excess sweating, and insomnia. Some commonly prescribed medications include:

  • Methadone: An opioid medication that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings while providing a longer-lasting effect, helping people gradually taper off fentanyl.
  • Buprenorphine: Another opioid medication that can ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings. It has a lower risk of overdose and abuse than other opioids.
  • Naltrexone: An opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids, reducing the potential for relapse during withdrawal.
  • Clonidine: A non-opioid medication that is used to manage some physical symptoms of withdrawal, such as anxiety, sweating, and high blood pressure.
  • Supportive medications: Other medications may be prescribed to manage specific symptoms associated with fentanyl withdrawal, such as anti-nausea drugs for gastrointestinal distress or sleep aids for insomnia.

Ardu uses Subutex and Suboxone (a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone) for medication-assisted treatment.

Resources

Thumma A, Mfoafo K, Babanejad N, Omidian A, Omidi Y, Omidian H. Abuse potential of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. Bioimpacts. 2024;14(6):27691. doi: 10.34172/bi.2024.27691. 

Han, Y., Yan, W., Zheng, Y. et al. The rising crisis of illicit fentanyl use, overdose, and potential therapeutic strategies. Transl Psychiatry 9, 282 (2019). doi: 10.1038/s41398-019-0625-0 

Further Reading

Five fentanyl addiction facts you should know

What you should expect during fentanyl addiction recovery

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Drugs that can cause kidney damage

Can drugs cause a stroke?

Drew Redd

Drew Redd is the executive director of Ardu Recovery Center and is dedicated to empowering people on their journey to sobriety.