The number of opioid-related overdose deaths continues to grow. In fact, the age-adjusted rate of U.S. deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone increased 1,040% between 2013 to 2019. And, in Ohio alone, 5,204 overdose deaths were reported in 2020 (fatalities that were exceeded only by Florida and California).
To help combat opioid addiction, we designed a program to meet clients where they are by supporting their personalized recovery process. This program “bridges” the gap between active addiction and recovery through Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and enables clients to choose from one of two paths:
- Discontinuing MAT through a safe and comfortable taper before leaving the treatment center
- Maintenance of MAT with continued engagement in outpatient treatment
To maximize the likelihood that an individual will achieve sustained recovery, MAT should be combined with psychotherapy. But, because MAT is typically only offered at a lower level of care (outpatient or intensive outpatient), clients can have difficulty managing their commitment to MAT and psychotherapy while navigating other components of their lives.
Our program is unique because it enables clients to become accustomed to MAT and psychotherapy while engaging in a higher level of care (partial hospitalization or 2.5 level of care). This provides clients with additional support and greater access to medical staff if the need arises.
Offered at First Step Recovery and Parkman Recovery Center, our MAT program includes:
- Pharmacotherapies to assist in addiction treatment
- Oversight and administration by licensed medical staff
- Participation in therapy facilitated by licensed counselors
- Phased clinical programming that includes a flexible continuum of care
- 30, 60 or 90-day inpatient residential/extended care programming
We recognize that recovery is a personal journey and we help address each client’s individual treatment needs.
For more information, contact First Step Recovery or Parkman Recovery Center.
