Fentanyl Resources, Treatment, and Hotlines in Arkansas

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl is the most common drug involved in overdose deaths in the United States.¹ It is a powerful and dangerous synthetic opioid, 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.¹

Help is available if you are battling opioid use disorder (OUD) and the dangers of fentanyl. Arkansas residents can call to connect with an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator about treatment options for fentanyl use and addiction.

Fentanyl Help Lines in Arkansas

A fentanyl addiction help line provides support and guidance for individuals who are using, misusing, or addicted to opioids. It is a great place to start if you are looking for help for you or your loved one’s drug addiction. Help lines are staffed with professionals who understand drug addiction and recovery. If you are looking for referrals for rehab, guidance on treatment options, or someone to listen to your concerns, one of these Arkansas help lines may be able to help:

Local Fentanyl Resources in Arkansas

Arkansas residents have several options when looking for fentanyl treatment resources. Mutual support groups, therapy/counseling, treatment services (e.g., inpatient/outpatient care), and/or sober living can help achieve and maintain a drug-free life and greater health and well-being.

To learn more about what treatment options are available in your area, speak with an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator by calling . If you prefer, you can also search online using our treatment directory and/or verify your health insurance coverage.

The following local resources are available to those living in Arkansas and in need of comprehensive support and assistance for fentanyl use and addiction:

• Arkansas Department of Human Services offers mental health and addiction services such as assessment, individual/group/family counseling, and substance abuse counseling and treatment. The Arkansas Department of Human Services also offers mental health medication needs, help during a mental health crisis, and manages the Mental Health & Addiction Support Line.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization founded in 1953.² It is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem.² Narcotics Anonymous members meet regularly to help each other stay sober. Members hold more than 72,000 meetings weekly in 143 countries (see the NA Regions Around the World Map), including meetings throughout the state of Arkansas.²
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, their families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state.
• Sober living homes provide a substance-free living environment for Arkansas residents recovering from fentanyl addiction.³ Sober living can be a safe, stable, and effective way for people in recovery to transition back to their daily lives.⁴ Those interested in conducting an online search to find a sober living home can use the National Alliance for Recovery Residences.

Arkansas Fentanyl Statistics

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 106,699 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2021; about 66% of these deaths involved synthetic opioids/fentanyl.⁵ From 2020 to 2021, drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids increased by 25%.⁵ In the state of Arkansas specifically, there were 637 overdose deaths in 2021, or 22.3 overdose deaths per 100,000 people.⁵

According to the Arkansas House of Representatives, the Arkansas State Crime Lab reported 457 drug overdose deaths in 2022.⁶ Fentanyl was a contributing factor in 251 of those deaths.⁶

Get Fentanyl Help in Arkansas

Help is available when you are ready. Knowing that there are a variety of addiction treatment resources to choose from in Arkansas should help put your mind at ease. To learn more about your addiction treatment options, contact an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator at . We are here to help you on your path to recovery.