Fentanyl Residential Treatment 

If you or a loved one is battling fentanyl addiction, fentanyl residential treatment is the best chance at recovery. Residential treatment offers 24-hour supervision in a non-hospital, structured setting. It provides an intensive therapeutic environment for people dealing with substance use concerns. 

Pride Detox’s fentanyl residential treatment programs support physical and emotional well-being with activities such as recreational programs and individual and group therapies. The care is tailored to each person’s unique needs, helping them develop life skills, emotional stability, and overall well-being.

What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid with effects fifty times stronger than those of heroin and a hundred times stronger than those of morphine. It is sometimes prescribed by doctors for severe pain after surgery or for cancer patients, and it can come as a patch, shot, lozenge, or nasal spray.

Illicit fentanyl is often mixed with drugs like heroin or cocaine, and has become a major problem because it's so potent. Many people do not realize they are taking fentanyl, which can lead to accidental overdoses. This is why fentanyl is responsible for so many overdose deaths in recent years.

What is Fentanyl Addiction?

Fentanyl addiction is a complicated, long-term condition that can seriously affect your health, relationships, and finances. For many people, it starts with a prescription, usually for pain after surgery or an injury. 

Even when fentanyl is taken exactly as prescribed, it can become something you rely on more and more, eventually taking priority over everything else in your life.

To be diagnosed with an opioid use disorder (OUD), a person must meet at least two of the following criteria within 12 months:

• Taking fentanyl in larger amounts or for longer than originally intended
• Wanting to cut down or stop using fentanyl, but being unable to
• Spending a substantial amount of time procuring, using, or recovering from the effects of fentanyl
• Craving or having a strong urge to use fentanyl
• Failing to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home because of fentanyl use
• Continuing to use fentanyl despite it causing problems in relationships
• Giving up or reducing social, work, or recreational activities because of fentanyl use
• Using fentanyl in situations where it’s physically dangerous (like driving)
• Continuing use even when it’s causing physical or mental health problems
• Developing a tolerance (needing more to get the same effect, or getting less effect from the same amount)
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using fentanyl, or using it to avoid withdrawal

Fentanyl Residential Treatment for LGBTQ People

While there is no definitive cure for addiction, fentanyl residential treatment can help LGBTQ people break free and stay sober. The path to recovery depends on the specific drug used and any accompanying medical or mental health issues. Long-term care and follow-up are key to preventing relapse.

Pride Detox’s LGBTQ fentanyl residential treatment programs for substance use disorder include:

• Individual, group, or family therapy sessions
• Focus on understanding addiction, getting drug-free, and relapse prevention
• Inclusive and compassionate care
• LGBTQ-affirming trauma-informed care
• Peer support groups

Medical Detoxification

Detox helps people stop using the addictive substance in the safest and quickest way possible. Different drugs, like opioids, stimulants, or depressants, have different withdrawal effects and need different approaches. Detox often involves reducing the drug dosage gradually and tending to withdrawal symptoms that come up.

Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral therapy is an important part of Pride Detox’s fentanyl residential treatment program. You will receive counseling from a licensed professional who will help you:

• Develop strategies for coping with cravings
• Offer techniques to avoid drugs and prevent relapse
• Provide advice on managing potential relapses
• Discuss any work, legal, or relationship challenges
• Engage family members in communication skills to support recovery
• Address any co-occurring mental health disorders

Peer Support Groups

While on admission, you will be surrounded by other LGBTQ people who understand what it feels like to struggle with fentanyl. The sense of community these groups create helps LGBTQ people battling addiction, since they are often isolated and discriminated against.

Pride Detox’s peer support groups see addiction as an ongoing disorder with the possibility of relapse, and they help minimize the chance of this occurring.

Ongoing Treatment

Ongoing support is essential to preventing relapse after you are done with fentanyl residential treatment. This may include regular counseling/therapy sessions, continuing participation in peer support groups, or group therapy. If relapse occurs, seek help from Pride Detox immediately.

Get Started on Your Recovery from Fentanyl Addiction

Pride Detox provides LGBTQ-affirming residential treatment for fentanyl addiction in a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported. Our team understands how important it is to honor your identity and experiences, and we’re here to make sure your care reflects that. You deserve a recovery journey that feels right for you. Call us at 1-562-564-6915 to get started.