Fentanyl Addiction: Symptoms and
Signs of Abuse
Symptoms
The sufferer takes more fentanyl or probably crave for more fentanyl than intended
The sufferer is willing to stop abusing the drug or at least reduce intake but finds it
hard to do so
A significant portion of an individual money, time and energy is used to get fentanyl,
abuse it or recover from its use
Continuous urge to use fentanyl
Lack of concentration and focus both at work and at home
Despite the fact that the individual acknowledges the damaging effect of fentanyl on
his or her life, they find it difficult to quit using it.
Continuous withdrawal from or reduced participation in social activities or work to
use this narcotic
Inability to stop usage even when there is awareness of the dangers of the narcotic
such as drugged driving
Continuous usage even though it is worsening the individual’s physiological abilities
The individual becomes tolerant to the drug – a process where the body demands
more of a drug to function effectively.