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Ideal Option’s 3rd Addiction Medicine Clinic in Arkansas Opens in Little Rock

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (PRWEB)

Ideal Option, a national network of 67 clinics in 10 states offering evidence-based treatment for addiction to opioids, alcohol, meth, and other substances, is now welcoming new patients in Little Rock. The new clinic, the third to open in Arkansas over the past year, is conveniently located in the heart of Little Rock inside the Doctors Building on University Avenue.

Ideal Option’s new clinic opens at a time of desperate need for evidence-based treatment services:


  • The Arkansas Department of Health reports opioid-related overdose deaths in Pulaski County increased by 40% in 2020.

  • The Arkansas State Crime Lab reports fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid has now surpassed meth as the leading cause of overdose deaths in the state.

  • The CDC reports that Arkansas’s legal prescription rate is higher than the US average of 46.7, with the state as a whole sitting at 86.3 and Pulaski County not far behind at 75.8.

“As the pandemic winds down, it’s time to turn our attention back to the opioid epidemic and expanding access to low-barrier treatment. We know substance use increased dramatically during the pandemic as people grappled with personal hardships, but it’s not too late to reverse that trend.” said Tim Kilgallon, CEO of Ideal Option. “We’ve already helped more than 350 Arkansas citizens begin their journey to recovery from substance use disorder, and we’re working to help many more as quickly as possible.”

The Ideal Option clinic is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is located at 500 University Ave, Ste. 514, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Ideal Option has no waitlists and accepts several insurance plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Total Care, Medicaid and Medicare. Patients can make an appointment by calling 1.877.522.1275 or visiting http://www.idealoption.com. 

About Ideal Option

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped nearly 45,000 patients through a network of over 65 office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 10 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are also available.

Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, OB/GYN, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism.

In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support.

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