Canadian Addiction Rehab Recovering from Morphine Addiction

What Is Fentanyl?  What Does Fentanyl Do to the Brain?  This drug affects the brain by inhibiting its pain and emotion receptors. Fentanyl, much like heroin, will increase the brain’s dopamine levels in the reward centers, leading to a state of euphoria. This state of euphoria is the high that users experience. Research has proven that the more dopamine is released, the faster the onset of addiction, so relatively speaking, the stronger the drug, the faster and stronger the craving.  Withdrawal symptoms include:          Tightness in the chest Drastic mood changes A rapidly increased heartbeat paired with slowed breathing Hallucinations and general confusion Seizures Increased perspiration Weakness Constipation Vomiting and nausea

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