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Ideal Option Opens Addiction Medicine Clinic in West Salem

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SALEM, Ore. (PRWEB)

Ideal Option, a national leader in evidence-based outpatient treatment for addiction to fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, is now welcoming new patients in West Salem. Patients will receive evidence-based medication-assisted treatment from an onsite addiction medicine specialist.

According to a 2022 report released by the Oregon Health Authority, in 2021, fentanyl and methamphetamine were the drugs most involved in unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths in Oregon. Only 5.8% of Oregonians who died from an unintentional or undetermined drug overdose in 2021 were receiving current treatment for substance use disorder, while just 4.6% had received treatment in the past.

Ideal Option’s 2022 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for Oregon shows fentanyl positive rates at enrollment continue to rise and more patients are testing positive for multiple substances. In 2022, 62% of patients tested positive for more than one substance at enrollment and 30% tested positive for 3 or more substances. Among patients who remained in treatment with Ideal Option during 2022, urine drug testing shows:

  • 97% less fentanyl use

  • 88% less methamphetamine use

  • 85% less total opioid use

  • 96% less heroin use

  • 62% less benzodiazepine use

The new clinic is Ideal Option’s second location in Salem and is opening at a time of desperate need for expanded access to evidence-based treatment from experienced providers. Ideal Option has been specializing in addiction medicine using buprenorphine-based medications such as Suboxone® for 11 years and currently operates 86 clinics in 11 states.

“We are eager to provide our treatment services in West Salem and look forward to the long-term benefit for the population we serve,” said Rachel Overall, peer outreach specialist at Ideal Option. “I am responsible for outreach and peer support in both Polk and Marion Counties and am excited to have a location closer to home for individuals who live on the other side of the river.”

The new Ideal Option clinic in West Salem is open Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is located at 675 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Ste. 180, Salem, OR 97304.

Most forms of insurance are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, and patients can typically get started on treatment for fentanyl, heroin, alcohol or other substances within 1-3 business days.

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 more than 65,000 patients through a network of 86 office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 11 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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