LEWISVILLE, Texas (PRWEB)
April 25, 2022

AppleGate Recovery, a service brand of BayMark Health Services, announced the expansion of opioid addiction treatment services in Eastern Pennsylvania with the opening of a brand new outpatient office in Blakeslee, PA. BayMark now offers evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine or Suboxone® and counseling support in more than 60 programs across 17 states, with 9 AppleGate clinics serving residents throughout Pennsylvania.

“In the past two years, as COVID-19 has changed so many aspects of our lives, the Opioid Epidemic persisted with overdose deaths actually increasing after years of a slow decline,” shared Mike Saul, President of AppleGate Recovery. “We know that medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone® is an effective way to help individuals recover from the disease of opioid addiction, and now more than ever we intend to continue in our mission to improve access to effective and affordable treatment. That is what we’ve accomplished in opening the Blakeslee AppleGate Recovery office and we’re happy to be able to continue to be a part of the solution in Pennsylvania, helping people in addressing opioid use disorder.“

AppleGate Recovery Blakeslee medical providers utilize buprenorphine and buprenorphine compounds, also known by the brand names Suboxone® Zubsolv®, Bunavail® Sublocade® to help patients control withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids. The Blakeslee clinic accepts Geisinger health plans including Geisinger Family and Geisinger Gold Medicare Advantage and reasonable self-pay options are also available.

Located at 393 PA-940, Blakeslee, PA 18610, AppleGate Recovery is open 9am-5pm Monday through Friday and now accepting new patients. For more information on AppleGate Recovery and our services visit: http://www.AppleGateRecovery.com.

To inquire about admission or make a referral to AppleGate Recovery Blakeslee, contact us at 272.225.7220.

About BayMark Health Services:

BayMark Health Services provides Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health treatment services to 73,000+ individuals actively participating in treatment each and every day across 398 recovery programs in 36 states and 3 Canadian provinces. The largest provider of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) services in North America and the leader in comprehensive behavioral health services for SUD’s and Behavioral Disorders, BayMark’s continuum of care includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT), withdrawal management, PHP, IOP, counseling and other innovative and effective therapies in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings.

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NEW CASTLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
April 18, 2022

Sharon Gilliland said she is inspired by the individuals who come to DON Recovery Services to receive Suboxone, Subutex and Vivitrol treatment and counseling.

“To me, anyone who walks through our door is a superhero because they fight a battle every day,” Gilliland said. “Yes, relapses happen, but it is just a pebble on the path. We are human, and to me, falling and gettingback up to start over is harder than just staying down. The bravery it takes to stand back up, brush yourself off and learn a lesson is unbelievable.”

Gilliland said individuals who seek recovery are among the strongest people. She said everyone who is struggling with addiction is fighting daily battles and that fight continues every day.

Gilliland said she is passionate about helping the community and hopes to make the battles for those addicted easier through treatment. She said she wants to be a helping hand to anyone willing to take that first step and help themselves recover at DON Recovery.

About DON Recovery Services

DON Recovery Services is a substance abuse facility that is dedicated to helping individuals recover from opioid addiction. At DON Recovery, we are devoted to helping patients through every step of recovery. Our company looks at everyone as individual people on their own unique path. Our team knows the road to recovery is different for everyone, which is why DON Recovery offers a variety of different services including Suboxone, Subutex and Vivitrol treatment and counseling.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 05, 2022

Sarah T. Schwab and Brian Long, principals of Cardinal Flix (CFI), the New York-based company that produces independent films (under $2.5MM) are pleased to announce that their first film “Life After You,” will be released on April 5 on Pay-Per-View, Video On Demand and other Major Platforms. Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios, has acquired the North American Digital and VOD rights.

This original independent feature is centered around a suburban family’s struggle with the death of their 19-year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The film explores the questions of who and what is responsible for this tragedy and follows their journey to answer these questions as their family unravels from grief, guilt and anger. The film is inspired by the book, “Life After You: What Your Death From Drugs Leaves Behind” by Linda Lajterman.

LIFE AFTER YOU was directed by Sarah T. Schwab from a screenplay by Sarah T. Schwab & Florencia Lozano. The ensemble cast of LIFE AFTER YOU features Florencia Lozano (‘Linda’), Gary Perez (‘Tito’), Kathryn Erbe (‘Sally’), Tina Benko (‘Mary’), Craig “muMs” Grant (‘Terry Wright’), Jake Ryan Lozano (‘Danny’), Domenica Feraud (‘Anna’), Erick Betancourt (‘Michael’), Emily Kratter (‘Colleen’), Nelson Avidon (‘Chief Gurney”) and Melanie Nicholls-King (‘Grief Counselor’). The film has received top nods from audiences as a result of traveling the globe at major film festivals.

Some accolades include the WorldFest-Houston: WINNER Best Lead Actress (Florencia Lozano) & Special Jury Remi for First Feature Film; Nice International Film Festival: WINNER Best Feature & Best Lead Actress (Florencia Lozano); Madrid International Film Festival: WINNER Best Director NOMINATED Best Original Screenplay, Best Feature, Best Lead Actress (Florencia Lozano), Best Lead Actor (Gary Perez), Best Editing;FLICKERS Rhode Island International Film Festival, Cinequest and the Buffalo International Film Festival, Schwab’s hometown.

“Virtually everyone in the U.S. has been directly or indirectly touched by addiction. Telling the Lajterman’s story was just the starting point,” said Director Sarah T. Schwab. “We want to break down the stigma of addiction in our communities. Our goal is that people who see the film will be inspired to engage in open conversations about isolation and loss. For those who think they have an unhealthy dependency, we hope the film shows that they are not alone and that it is ok to reach out and seek help.”

“Given the response we had on the film festival circuit over the past year, we hope this film sparks a much-needed dialogue among parents, teenagers, and officials who are in a position to make a difference: educators, drug counselors, physicians, law enforcement and elected officials on the local, state and national level,” said Executive Producer Brian Long.

Additionally, the film will continue to tour the U.S. through private and public screenings. CFI is proud to be partnering with local organizations and nonprofits to educate and bring awareness to the challenges surrounding the opioid epidemic as part of the film’s theatrical release. In tandem with the screenings, our partners will have a representative from their organization present at a majority of the screenings as part of the post-show talkbacks. 10% of the box office proceeds will be given to these organizations to support their efforts on the front lines of this crisis.

About Cardinal Flix:

Cardinal Flix (CFI) is a production company specializing in independent films with budgets under $2.5MM. Founded by Sarah T. Schwab and Brian Long, CFI produces various genres of film with an emphasis on social responsibility. Next up for CFI is A Stage of Twilight, starring Karen Allen and William Sadler. Logline – An elderly woman is faced with a life/death decision after her husband, who has been diagnosed with a terminal heart disease, informs her that he intends to spend his final days alone in order to spare her the emotional distress of watching him die. A Stage of Twilight was shot in June 2021 and is currently in post-production. For more information, please see http://www.CardinalFlix.com.

For more information about Life After You, please visit http://www.lifeafteryoumovie.com.

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KENNEWICK, Wash. (PRWEB)
March 23, 2022

Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and other substances, has released its 2021 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for patients living in Washington State.

This report contains an aggregated view of patients’ geographic and demographic characteristics, their stage and duration of care, adherence to medication, and their substance use over time based on lab specimens regularly collected during 2021 from more than 7,000 patients.

The data support the effectiveness of treating addiction with FDA-approved medications combined with regular lab testing to verify medication adherence, create accountability, and ensure patient safety.

Among Washington State patients who remained in treatment from initiation to the maintenance stage of care during 2021, the report shows:

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  93% less total opioid use
• 98% less fentanyl use
• 95% less heroin use
• 87% less methamphetamine use
• 67% less benzodiazepine use

The report also reveals a significant escalation in synthetic drug use in 2021 among enrolling patients, particularly fentanyl. Fentanyl positive rates at enrollment were up by 134% displacing heroin positive rates which were down by 58% compared to 2020. In addition, 47% of patients tested positive for multiple substances at enrollment, most commonly methamphetamine and opioids. Although no FDA-approved medications exist for treating isolated stimulant use disorder, Ideal Option’s data reveals that buprenorphine is highly effective for reducing methamphetamine use among polysubstance users.

“Over the 2020-21 period, positive rates for fentanyl eclipsed the use of all other types of opioids in the enrolling population.” said Tim Kilgallon, CEO at Ideal Option. “Recognizing this, Ideal Option implemented new clinical protocols and programs to better support patients transitioning from fentanyl to buprenorphine and maintained a regular cadence of lab testing to ensure patient safety and adherence to prescribed medications.”

This data corroborates state reports of the prevalent role that fentanyl and methamphetamine now play in the substance use epidemic. Street drugs of all types increasingly contain fentanyl, often masquerading as prescription tablets and capsules.

According to the CDC National Center for Health Statistics, there were 1,043 overdose deaths due to synthetic opioids reported in Washington State during the 12-month period ending in September 2021, a 77% increase from the 588 deaths reported during the same period the year before.

View the full Ideal Option 2021 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for Washington State here: https://www.idealoption.com/patient-outcomes.

Ideal Option has helped more than 50,000 patients through a network of over 70 outpatient clinics across 10 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon and Washington.

With no waitlists and most forms of insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, patients can typically get started on treatment for fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, 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 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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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
March 22, 2022

Oro House Recovery Centers, Southern California’s acclaimed dual-diagnosis inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities dedicated to treating those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction in tandem with underlying mental health issues, is announcing their partnership with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield at their Oro House LA locations in Mar Vista and Silver Lake.

Since opening their luxury rehab center in Malibu in 2010, Oro House co-founders Evan Haines and Jared Valentine have been looking for ways to make their state-of-the-art treatment available to as many patients as possible. While the Malibu program is out-of-network with insurance companies, Mar Vista’s detox and residential facility and Silver Lake’s outpatient facility are now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield — which delivers health insurance to one in three Americans across all 50 states. In short, this means that through their partnership with Anthem, Oro House is now able to offer care with little to no deductible, making the dual-diagnosis addiction treatment experience accessible to a significantly larger group of patients without sacrificing quality.

“At Oro House, we want to be able to offer our top-notch care to anyone who needs it — not just those who can afford a luxury price tag,” said Oro House Co-Founder Evan Haines. “This contract with Anthem is a huge step toward making holistic, compassionate recovery available to a wider array of patients. With Oro House LA, we’re extremely proud to be able to offer the same level of clinical excellence at a fraction of the cost.”

Founded as an alternative to traditional 12-step recovery programs, Oro House distinguishes itself with its holistic approach and dual-diagnosis treatment method, simultaneously addressing drug/alcohol addiction and mental health issues. In service of this, Oro House employs only board-certified psychiatrists and addictionologists and licensed masters and doctoral level therapists and psychologists, ensuring expert, ultra high quality clinical care in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, which are nearly universally present in the case of addiction. Under its trademarked Compassionate Care Model®, Oro House operates by their motto of “connection, not control,” prioritizing community, unconditional positive regard, and non-judgment, rather than rigidity and the more punitive approaches used in most programs.

Named the #1 rehab facility in California by Newsweek and Statista, Oro House offers comprehensive programs at all stages of treatment — from initial crisis intervention to detoxification, residential, outpatient, sober living, and aftercare services. Managed by a highly qualified team of medical experts, doctors, and clinical psychologists, Oro House’s treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each individual client, offering medication assisted treatment; trauma-informed cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy; holistic-based therapy; psychodynamic therapy; and more. Oro House is also debuting a state-of-the-art transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) program in the coming weeks.

In addition to the Anthem contract, Oro House LA is also in-network with First Health, and is actively expanding their list of in-network providers in order to affordably serve prospective clients.

You can learn more about Oro House’s treatment programs at http://www.ororecovery.com. For media inquiries, please contact RVD Communications at orohouse@rachelvandolsen.com.

About Oro House

Oro House Recovery Centers is an award-winning inpatient and outpatient treatment center in southern California, dedicated to healing those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction as well as co-occuring mental health issues. Oro House’s evidence-based treatment programs are managed by a compassionate and highly qualified team of medical experts, doctors, and clinical psychologists. The center’s comprehensive programs cover all stages of treatment — from initial crisis intervention to detoxification, residential, outpatient, sober living and aftercare services — and include critical elements such as medication assisted treatment, cognitive and dialectical behavioral, holistic-based, psychodynamic therapies and more.

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