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The fentanyl crisis has devastated communities across New Jersey. Our medically supervised fentanyl withdrawal management program provides 24/7 clinical care, medication-assisted treatment, and seamless transition into residential rehab — so you can get through withdrawal safely and start building a life in recovery.
Fentanyl alters the brain’s chemistry rapidly, creating a severe physical dependence. When use is suddenly stopped, the body reacts with intense withdrawal symptoms that can begin within hours of the last dose. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) describes fentanyl as a synthetic opioid that was originally developed for medical pain management but is now predominantly found in illicitly manufactured form — often pressed into counterfeit pills or mixed into other drug supplies (NIDA, Fentanyl, 2025).
Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms often include:
Because of the severity of these symptoms, relapse without medical support is incredibly common. Medically supervised inpatient care is the safest, most effective way to break the physical dependence on fentanyl. The CDC’s overdose surveillance data shows that synthetic opioid overdose death rates more than tripled between 2016 and 2021 — a direct reflection of how dangerous unmanaged fentanyl exposure is (CDC, Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2003–2023).
At Maplewood Treatment Solutions, your safety and comfort are our highest priorities. Our comprehensive withdrawal management protocol follows the clinical framework established by the ASAM Criteria — the nationally recognized standard for matching patients to the appropriate level and intensity of addiction care.
Upon arrival, our clinical team conducts a thorough evaluation of your physical health, mental health, and substance use history. This allows us to create a customized treatment protocol tailored specifically to your needs. Because illicitly manufactured fentanyl has a longer and more variable half-life than heroin, our medical team accounts for these pharmacological differences when designing your withdrawal management plan.
To mitigate the severe discomfort of fentanyl withdrawal, our medical doctors utilize FDA-approved medications such as Subutex (buprenorphine without naloxone) or other appropriate pharmacological interventions. We specifically use buprenorphine without naloxone — avoiding the naloxone component found in combination products — to eliminate the risk of precipitated withdrawal in patients whose systems are saturated with fentanyl. SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol 63 (TIP 63) establishes buprenorphine as a first-line treatment for opioid withdrawal management, with strong evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing cravings, preventing relapse, and retaining patients in treatment (SAMHSA, TIP 63, 2021).
Fentanyl withdrawal can lead to severe dehydration and cardiac stress. Our nursing staff monitors your vital signs around the clock, providing IV fluids, nutritional support, and immediate medical intervention if necessary. You will never go through withdrawal alone or without qualified clinical oversight.
Withdrawal management is a mental battle as much as a physical one. During the withdrawal management phase, you will have access to counselors and psychiatric professionals who can help manage the anxiety and depression that often accompany opioid withdrawal. You are not alone in this process.
The withdrawal management phase is only the first step in the recovery journey. It clears the substances from your body, but it does not address the underlying behavioral, emotional, or psychological roots of addiction. As NIDA emphasizes in its Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, withdrawal management alone — without follow-up behavioral treatment — has little effect on long-term drug use and should be followed by evidence-based therapeutic programming.
Once you are medically stabilized, our team will help you transition seamlessly into our residential rehabilitation program. Here, you will engage in intensive Individual Therapy (CBT, DBT) and Group Therapy to build the coping skills necessary for long-term sobriety. We also offer robust Dual-Diagnosis treatment to address any co-occurring mental health disorders that may be driving the substance use.
Many patients experiencing fentanyl addiction also benefit from continued Medication-Assisted Treatment once acute withdrawal has subsided — a practice supported by all major addiction medicine organizations as the current clinical standard of care.
If you’re also dealing with heroin use, our heroin addiction treatment program addresses the full opioid use disorder spectrum. And if your opioid use began with prescription painkillers, our prescription drug addiction treatment program can help you understand and address the underlying factors.
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Fentanyl addiction is a matter of life and death — but recovery is entirely possible. If you or someone you love is trapped in the cycle of fentanyl abuse, reach out to Maplewood Treatment Solutions right now. Our admissions counselors are available 24/7 to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and arrange for immediate intake.
We believe that cost should never be a barrier to getting help. We work with most major insurance providers and offer flexible payment plans to make treatment accessible. Our admissions team will guide you through the process, verify your coverage, and help you find the best financial solution.
Yes. At Maplewood, the withdrawal management phase happens within our residential program. Once you are medically stabilized, you seamlessly transition into intensive therapeutic programming without changing facilities.
Fentanyl addiction is treatable. People recover every day. You deserve medical care, not judgment. Call us now — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Maplewood Treatment Solutions | 214 W Maple Ave, Merchantville, NJ 08109
