Canadian Addiction Rehab Recovering from Morphine Addiction

Fentanyl Addiction  The American Psychiatric Association provides 11 key indicators of addiction and uses the standard of two behaviors within 12 months as the trigger for addiction.            Recreational type usage of fentanyl, where dosages and frequency of use increase over time Continuous failure to stop or wean usage of fentanyl despite a desire to do so Dedication to use of fentanyl occupies much of the individuals time Persistent interest and or ache for using fentanyl Erosion of the individual’s ability to maintain their work, home or school responsibilities Prioritizing the use of fentanyl over fixing the life problems it has caused Avoidance or removal from participation in routine work, school or social activities Increased risk in use of fentanyl such as while driving a vehicle Seeking increased use to fix the psychological problems that fentanyl initially caused Tolerance building Experiencing the symptoms of withdrawal when use stops or when dosage is smaller

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