INNER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. (PRWEB)
May 08, 2023
Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, is partnering with NUWAY Alliance and the Steve Rummler HOPE Network to host an open house at their new clinic in Inver Grove Heights. The event will kick-off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by Inver Grove Heights Mayor Brenda Dietrich, South St. Paul Mayor Jimmy Francis and City Council members.
Substance use and overdose deaths have skyrocketed across Minnesota, largely due to the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in the illicit drug supply. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, there were 1,286 reported overdose deaths in the state in 2021, a 35% increase from 2020.
Fentanyl is regularly mixed with other illicit drugs to make them more addictive, often without the user knowing. According to a statement from the Drug Enforcement Agency in 2022, six out of every ten fake pills contain a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Polysubstance use disorder is now the most common diagnosis at Ideal Option. Patient data from 2022 show 60% of all Ideal Option patients tested positive for two or more substances at enrollment, and 26% tested positive for three or more substances.
On Tuesday, May 16, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., all members of the community are invited to attend the open house at Ideal Option’s clinic in Inver Grove Heights located at 5972 Cahill Ave, Ste. 112B.
During the open house, attendees can tour the facility, meet expert staff, pick up printed materials, learn more about community resources and enjoy refreshments.
For questions about this event, email Marketing Director Olivia Roe at oliviaroe@idealoption.net
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 nearly 90 office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 11 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts most 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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