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Ideal Option Opens Addiction Medicine Clinic in Van Buren

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VAN BUREN, Ark. (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 Van Buren. The new clinic, located at 2521 Alma Hwy, provides primarily buprenorphine-based medication-assisted treatment. While opioid prescribing and heroin use is on the decline, overdose deaths continue to increase in Arkansas, largely due to the prevalence of fentanyl in the illicit drug supply. According to the Arkansas Take Back Opioid Dashboard, overdose deaths in Crawford County increased by over 250% from 2019 to 2020 and remained consistent from 2020 to 2021. In addition, narcotic arrests increased by 13% from 2020 to 2021. Fentanyl is regularly mixed with other illicit drugs to make them more addictive, often without the user knowing. Polysubstance use disorder is therefore now the most common diagnosis at Ideal Option. According to their 2022 Annual Patient Outcomes Report showing aggregated lab testing results for more than 1,000 patients in Arkansas, over 50% of patients tested positive for more than one substance at enrollment, and 24% tested positive for three or more substances. The report does offer hope, however, by showing how effective medication-assisted treatment is for reducing isolated and polysubstance use. For patients who remained in treatment with Ideal Option during 2022, lab testing shows:


  • 87% less total opioid use

  • 94% less fentanyl use

  • 96% less heroin use

  • 77% less methamphetamine use

  • 90% less cocaine use

The new clinic in Van Buren is Ideal Option’s eleventh location in Arkansas 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 91 clinics in 11 states. “We continue to see a rapid rise in fentanyl use across Arkansas, creating an urgent need for specialized treatment, which is limited in Crawford County,” said Aaron Bunch, community outreach coordinator for Ideal Option. “Ideal Option provides a low-barrier, safe, judgment-free space for individuals to receive this life-saving treatment. I am excited to get the word out in Van Buren and look forward to building relationships within the community.” The new outpatient clinic in Van Buren is open Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., at 2521 Alma Hwy. Ideal Option also has a clinic in Fort Smith, located at 1100 Lexington Ave. 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 70,000 patients through a network of 91 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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