IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (PRWEB)
March 21, 2022
Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, will host an open house at their new clinic in Idaho Falls on Friday, April 1, at 380 N Capital Ave, Ste. 1.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, overdose deaths have skyrocketed across the nation, largely due to fentanyl, a plentiful, inexpensive synthetic drug 50 times more potent than heroin.
According to the Idaho State Police, from January to September 2021, more than 125,000 fentanyl pills were seized statewide, a 562% increase from 2020. Many illicit substances such as methamphetamine, street-acquired pain pills, and even marijuana are now commonly laced with fentanyl, often without the knowledge of the user.
Ideal Option’s own lab testing data, collected from patients across Idaho, show a 42% positivity rate for fentanyl at enrollment in September 2021 – a 242% increase over September 2020.
All are welcome to drop by the Ideal Option clinic to enjoy refreshments, learn more about addiction medicine, meet the staff and discuss ways to tackle the worsening opioid crisis in Bonneville County.
For questions about this event, email Senior Marketing Manager Olivia Easly at oliviaeasly@idealoption.net.
About Ideal Option
Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped nearly 50,000 patients through a network of over 70 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, 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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