SPRINGDALE, Ark. (PRWEB)
February 06, 2023
Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, will host an open house at their clinic in Springdale at 2112 W Huntsville Ave, Ste. B. The event will kick off with an opening address from newly appointed Arkansas Drug Director Boyce Hamlet.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use and overdose deaths skyrocketed across Arkansas. According to the AR Opioid Dashboard, in Washington County alone, overdose deaths increased by 79% from 2020 to 2021.
Ideal Option data from 2021 show 44% of patients in Arkansas tested positive for multiple substances at enrollment, most commonly opioids and methamphetamine.
On Wednesday, February 15, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all members of the community are invited to attend the Open House at Ideal Option’s clinic in Springdale located at 2112 W Huntsville Ave, Ste. B.
During the open house, attendees can enjoy refreshments and learn more about the services provided by Ideal Option, tour the facility, meet expert staff and pick up materials.
For questions about this event, email Senior Marketing Manager 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 over 80 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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