In Sacramento County, fentanyl-related deaths declined by 32% from 2023 to 2024, which means that addiction prevention, education, and recovery efforts are working – but there are still thousands in Sacramento who need treatment for opioid use.
At New Dawn Recovery Centers, you will get care designed just for you, with gender-specific programs and one-on-one support from a team focused on your safety and lasting recovery. Our treatment goes beyond simply stopping use. We help you build the skills, tools, and confidence you need to create a life away from the things that are hurting you.
For those considering treatment, New Dawn can help you regain control and start rebuilding your life with residential, outpatient, and specialized programming for fentanyl use disorder.
What We Treat
Fentanyl and Other Opioid Addiction
Fentanyl and other opioids can take hold quickly and affect every part of your life. You might notice your motivation slipping, your mood changing, or even small daily tasks feeling overwhelming. Some people find themselves trapped in cycles of cravings and withdrawal, while others struggle silently, feeling stuck even as they try to keep things together.
We know addiction is not a matter of weakness or lack of willpower. It is a complex condition that requires comprehensive, clinical, and psychological care for complete recovery.
How We Treat: Proven Therapeutic Methods and Hands-on Programming
Everyone has a unique story, which means everyone should have a unique treatment plan. A therapy or program that works great for one person may fall short with another.
There is no single “right” way to heal from fentanyl addiction. At New Dawn, we understand that, and it’s why our treatment offerings are varied and customized, based on outcomes and science-backed proven methods.
What to Expect in Fentanyl Rehab at New Dawn: Evidence-based, Standard Therapies
At New Dawn, we focus on caring for your whole self, including your mind, body, emotions, and past experiences. We offer one-on-one counseling, family sessions, gender-specific groups, and innovative brain-based treatments that meet you where you are. Our goal is to help you handle life’s challenges, build practical coping skills, and feel more balanced as you create a healthy, fulfilling life.
Our evidence-based treatment modalities for fentanyl addiction treatment include:
What to Expect in Treatment: Whole-Person, Experiential Therapies
While standard therapies are proven and effective on their own, our experiential therapies add a hands-on dimension to your treatment, laying a foundation for lasting recovery.
These therapies give you a chance to practice mindfulness, gain confidence, and explore personal growth in real time. Many clients develop new hobbies or revisit old interests during these experiences.
Some of the experiential, holistic therapies we offer during our programming are:
Equine-Assisted Therapy:
Art Therapy:
Massage Therapy:
Yoga:
Tai Chi:
Acupuncture and Relaxation:
Recreation Therapy:
Life Coaching:
By combining these experiences with traditional counseling, we create a well-rounded path that helps you feel grounded, supported, and more in control of your recovery journey.
Treatment Options and Levels of Care at New Dawn in Sacramento
We offer the following levels of care at our location in Sacramento:
| Care Level | What It Is | Who It's For |
|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl Detox | A medically supervised process of clearing fentanyl from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms to ensure safety and comfort. | Anyone who has been habitually drinking and is concerned about withdrawal symptoms. |
| Inpatient | A structured, live-in program that provides 24/7 medical care, therapy, and support. New Dawn offers gender-specific programming and housing to address unique needs. | Those who may be living with co-occurring disorders, those who need to avoid external environmental triggers during early recovery, and individuals looking for intensive daily care. |
| Outpatient | Includes intensive outpatient treatment (therapeutic intervention 3 days per week), partial hospitalization programming, and regular group + individual therapies. | Those who need to split their time between home, work, and treatment. Those who cannot stay overnight but still need intensive programming. |
| Lifetime Aftercare | Provides ongoing counseling, peer support, and community events to help graduates stay connected and maintain long-term recovery. | Anyone and everyone in recovery post-treatment. Aftercare is a lifeline, a guide, and a support system that helps prevent a return to use. |
Our alum network is the largest in California, which means you’ll never run out of people to turn to and create lasting memories with. Life after treatment offers accountability, encouragement, and support with New Dawn.
What Is Fentanyl and Why Is It So Dangerous?
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid, 50x stronger than heroin and 100x stronger than morphine. Just a tiny amount, about the size of a couple of grains of rice, can cause a life-threatening overdose. Because it works so quickly, it affects your body and brain almost immediately, making it easy to take more than your system can handle, even without meaning to.
Fentanyl can impact your brain and daily life in several ways:
- Fentanyl changes how you think and make decisions: It affects areas of the brain that control reward, self-control, and decision-making, making it harder to resist cravings or stop using even when you know it’s dangerous.
- Fentanyl intensifies emotions: Anxiety, irritability, and stress can feel stronger, making everyday life feel overwhelming.
- Fentanyl increases overdose risk when mixed with other substances: Fentanyl is often added to other drugs without a person’s knowledge because it’s cheap and extremely potent. Even someone experienced with another substance can overdose unexpectedly.
- Fentanyl disrupts the brain’s reward system: Fentanyl changes the way your brain experiences pleasure by flooding it with chemicals like dopamine. Over time, activities that once felt rewarding may lose their appeal, making it harder to enjoy life and stay motivated in recovery.
The risks aren’t just physical. Fentanyl can affect your ability to make safe choices, manage stress, and respond to everyday challenges. At New Dawn, we help you regain control over your thoughts, your choices, and your life, giving you tools to safely navigate recovery and start building a healthier, more balanced future.
Signs You May Need Fentanyl Addiction Treatment
Addiction can happen to anyone, and it doesn’t matter your age, background, or life experience. Certain things can make it more likely, like stress, trauma, mental health challenges, a family history of addiction, or using substances to cope with difficult emotions. The good news is that noticing the signs early can make a real difference, and getting help works.
Some signs you might need support include:
- Taking fentanyl more often or in larger amounts than you planned
- Feeling like you can’t stop or cut back, even when you want to
- Craving fentanyl or thinking about it constantly
- Skipping responsibilities at work, school, or home
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or down when you’re not using
- Experiencing intense boredom during activities that used to make you happy
- Continuing to take fentanyl even when it’s causing problems in your relationships, health, or daily life
Seeing one or more of these signs doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re aware and ready to take action. Comprehensive fentanyl addiction treatment, like what is offered at New Dawn, is proven to change lives. You don’t have to do it alone – we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Get Help for Fentanyl Addiction Today in Sacramento
Addiction doesn’t have to control your life anymore. You can take control back with treatment. At New Dawn, you have 1:1 daily access to a master’s-level therapist and experienced clinical staff who want to see you heal and grow.
You also connect with like-minded peers who will encourage you, hold you accountable, and step away from fentanyl with you. Take that next step into a community that cares and knows how to help.
Our clinical team is experienced and dedicated to helping people overcome addiction, and all of our services are CARF-accredited to ensure we collect and use patient feedback to improve our programs. As a result, our graduates report an average 95% satisfaction rate. To learn more about our gender-specific programming, experiential treatment, or clinical methods, call us today at (916) 741-5312.
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