KENNEWICK, Wa. (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

Fentanyl, an extremely dangerous and addictive synthetic opioid up to 50 times more potent than heroin, has taken over the illicit drug scene causing overdose deaths to skyrocket. The CDC reported a 55% increase in overdose deaths due to synthetic opioids from 2019 to 2020.

Based on Ideal Option’s own lab data, collected from patients across all its clinics in 10 states, there was a staggering 104% increase in fentanyl use among enrolling patients from January 2020 to June 2021. In response to these data, Ideal Option has developed new protocols and programs to better support patients as they make the transition from fentanyl to buprenorphine – a process that can easily trigger precipitated withdrawal and discourage patients from continuing treatment.

On Wednesday, August 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. PST, Ideal Option will present an overview of these protocols and programs and answer questions about fentanyl and the complexities of treating patients who are addicted to this highly potent synthetic opioid. The webinar will be presented by Ideal Option’s chief medical officer, Dr. Brian Dawson, who is double board-certified in emergency and addiction medicine.

During the webinar, Dr. Dawson will:

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  Provide an overview of the fentanyl crisis
• Share current data from Ideal Option’s extensive repository of lab testing results on fentanyl usage trends and treatment outcomes
• Explain the challenges of treating fentanyl users with buprenorphine without precipitating withdrawal
• Describe Ideal Option’s method for assessing patient suitability for conventional or micro-initiation
• Outline support programs in place through the initiation phase to ensure patients adhere to their personalized dosing program

To register for this live event, visit bit.ly/fentanyl-webinar or email Senior Marketing Manager, Olivia Easly, at oliviaeasly@idealoption.net.

About Ideal Option 

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped nearly 45,000 patients through a network of almost 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, OB/GYN, 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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