Fentanyl treatment, Portland, Oregon
Fentanyl addiction treatment in Portland, Oregon
Fentanyl is extremely potent, and it is often found in other drugs without the buyer knowing. Crestview starts with a medical evaluation and offers treatment with medication options, therapy and step-down care.
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Medically reviewed by Medical Director Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM · Updated
If someone may be overdosing, call 911 now
A fentanyl overdose is a medical emergency. Warning signs include extreme drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, blue lips or fingertips, and loss of consciousness. Naloxone (Narcan) is an overdose-reversal medicine. Keep it on hand and follow the instructions that come with it.
Signs and withdrawal
What fentanyl misuse looks like
Slowed breathing is the most dangerous effect. Withdrawal can bring muscle aches, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, sweating and strong cravings.
How treatment works
Evaluation, medication options, then therapy
Every plan starts with a medical evaluation. Medication-assisted treatment, when it is appropriate, is combined with counseling and therapy.
Medical evaluation
The clinical team reviews health, other substance use and the risk of overdose at intake.
Medication-assisted treatment
Medication options such as methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are discussed with the clinical team, based on the assessment.
Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, individual, family and group therapy, and 12-step support.
Step-down and aftercare
Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, aftercare and sober living protect progress after residential care.
About fentanyl
What fentanyl is
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is many times stronger than morphine. Doctors prescribe it for severe pain, but most fentanyl involved in overdoses is made illegally.
Illicit fentanyl is often pressed into counterfeit pills or mixed into other drugs, so people can take it without knowing.
Because it is so potent, a very small amount can slow or stop breathing. That is why it is behind so many overdose deaths.
Withdrawal
Signs of fentanyl withdrawal
Withdrawal can begin within hours of the last use and is very uncomfortable, which is why medical support matters.
Treatment options
Fentanyl treatment at Crestview
Treatment starts with a medical evaluation and steps down as you progress.
Residential treatment
Live-in care with clinical support around the clock while you stabilize.
Partial hospitalization
Full days of treatment, home or sober living at night.
Intensive outpatient
Structured treatment several days a week.
Medication options
Buprenorphine, naltrexone and methadone discussed with the medical team.
Dual diagnosis care
Mental health treated in the same plan.
Aftercare
Ongoing support to protect progress after a program.
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Questions
Common questions
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Call (866) 262-0531Is addiction to fentanyl treatable?
Yes. Addiction is a treatable condition, and the plan is adjusted as needs change.
How should I respond to a possible fentanyl overdose?
Call 911 right away, then follow the safety guidance above. Do not wait to see if symptoms pass.
Can fentanyl be in other drugs?
Yes. Illicit fentanyl is often found in counterfeit pills and in other drugs such as heroin, cocaine and meth, often without the person knowing.
Does Crestview provide fentanyl detox?
Crestview does not provide detox on site. Admissions helps arrange a detox referral, then welcomes you into treatment once you are medically stable.
Is medication used to treat fentanyl addiction?
Medication options such as buprenorphine, naltrexone and methadone are discussed with the clinical team, based on your assessment, and combined with therapy.