MARYSVILLE, Wash. (PRWEB)
February 13, 2023
Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, is partnering with Holman Recovery Center, Snohomish County Health Department, Marysville Police Department, EvergreenHealth Monroe, Providence, Catholic Community Services, A1 Lifeline, Washington 2-1-1, and The Hand Up Project to help people in Marysville get started in recovery.
According to the Medical Examiner’s Office Drug Overdose Dashboard, in Snohomish County alone, there were 162 overdose deaths involving opioids in 2022, with 141 of those involving fentanyl.
Ideal Option data support the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Among patients who remained in treatment with Ideal Option during 2021, urine drug testing shows 98% less fentanyl use and 93% less total opioid use.
Recovery Starts Today! will take place on Friday, February 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Ideal Option clinic in Marysville located at 1617 Grove St. Attendees can surrender illicit substances and paraphernalia for safe disposal, learn about community resources, complete intake and, if desired, see a provider immediately to start medication-assisted treatment. For nearly all patients, costs are covered by Medicaid or private insurance.
This event is designed to empower those in the community who are struggling with the disease of addiction to come forward without fear of legal repercussions and begin their recovery with medication-assisted treatment.
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 84 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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