treatment for fentanyl overdose

Finding the Right Treatment for Fentanyl Overdose

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Sant‌é Center

When someone we care about experiences an overdose, the first instinct may be to look for substance abuse treatment options. But in some cases — particularly when they involve opioids, such as a fentanyl overdose — an overdose needs acute medical attention that may not be provided by admittance into addiction treatment programs. Fentanyl is…

Symptoms of Fentanyl Overdose

Signs and Symptoms of Fentanyl Overdose

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Sant‌é Center

The opioid epidemic in the U.S. is still ongoing, which is why substance abuse treatment programs are still commonly offered at health centers. You may think that avoiding the development of opioid addiction is easy — after all, no one really wants to deal with a substance use disorder. However, it’s possible to access many…