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Combating the Opioid Crisis: CORE Medical Clinic's Approach to Fentanyl Addiction Treatment in Sacramento

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction in Sacramento, CORE Medical Clinic is here to help.

January 17, 2024

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic Team

Combating the Opioid Crisis: CORE Medical Clinic's Approach to Fentanyl Addiction Treatment in Sacramento

As the opioid crisis continues to escalate, particularly with the alarming rise of fentanyl sales on dark web platforms, the need for effective opioid treatment solutions in Sacramento has never been more critical. CORE Medical Clinic stands at the forefront of this battle, offering comprehensive and compassionate care to those struggling with opioid addiction, including fentanyl dependency.

Recent studies, including one by Carnegie Mellon University, highlight the swift growth of fentanyl availability online, underscoring the complexity of the opioid epidemic. As a prominent Sacramento-based opioid treatment facility, CORE Medical Clinic understands these challenges and offers innovative treatment strategies to address them.

  • Personalized Care Plans:Recognizing that each journey to recovery is unique, CORE Medical Clinic offers personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT):Utilizing FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine and methadone, MAT helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings, a crucial step in treating fentanyl addiction.
  • Counseling and Support:Beyond medication, our team provides extensive counseling and mental health support, addressing the underlying causes of addiction.
  • Community Outreach:CORE Medical Clinic is actively involved in Sacramento's community, raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and the availability of effective treatment options.

With the opioid crisis evolving, especially with the influx of fentanyl, CORE Medical Clinic remains committed to providing top-notch care and adapting its strategies to meet emerging challenges. Our goal is to not only treat addiction but to empower individuals to reclaim their lives from the grip of opioids.

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction in Sacramento, CORE Medical Clinic is here to help. Our expert team offers a safe, supportive environment for recovery, with proven treatment methods to combat the fentanyl crisis. Contact us today to begin the journey toward a healthier, opioid-free life.

Educational content from Core Medical Clinic. This article does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Initially, an intake assessment and admission medical history and exam is completed by counseling and medical staff. Treatment options are discussed and a course of action taken. Medication recommendations are made and initated to balance safety and benefit as much as possible. It is very important to let counseling, dispensing and medical staff know how the medication is working or not so appropriate adjustments can be made.

At C.O.R.E., we strive to individualize treatment and maximize success. There is no time pressure. Some do well with short term treatment while others benefit from long term treatment. We know relapse is common and can have disasterous results. We work hard to treat each patient as long as is required to achieve long term success.

First we work closely with the individual to achieve a “normalizing’ dose of medication to alleviate withdrawal and craving while minimizing side effects. Working closely with medical, dispensing and counseling staff most often allows us to achieve this goal in the first few days to weeks.

Not necessarily. C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic serves patients in Sacramento, West Sacramento, and surrounding areas. People often choose a clinic based on accessibility, treatment needs, and location.

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic accepts several health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, MHN, Anthem, Medicare, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Blue Shield of California, Magellan Health, and Western Health Advantage.

As most patients entering treatment know, opioid withdrawal is awful and inevitably leads to continued use. We are sensitive to how terrible the craving, restlessness, anxiety, bone aches, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, sweating, etc. can be. If alcohol, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or other drugs are involved withdrawal can be medically dangerous and require residential or coordinated medical care. Opioid withdrawal can be greatly reduced or eliminated by the early doses provided but again frequent contact with treatment staff for medication adjustments is very important.

The great majority of patients seeking treatment for opioid addiction can continue their normal life, including work, while they are working to find their ’normalizing’ medication dose. If residential or coordinated medical care is required, some time off may be necessary but again this will be individualized. Clinic hours are designed to accommodate the vast majority of working patients.

We work hard to educate patients about the benefits and safety of MAT. Many myths circulate about MAT such as it causing liver problems, bone problems and being harder to get off than fentanyl or heroin. These are absolutely false and will be discussed in detail with your treatment staff. Patients who receive MAT are much healthier than patients not in treatment. Learning to manage common side effects like constipation and weight gain can make patients healthier than they have ever been. All opioids are hard to get off but MAT can set up a very careful and safe detox when a patient is ready. An abrupt short term detox is not advised and can be difficult but a gradual, medically safe detox minimizes withdrawal symptoms. Supplemental safe, non addicting medications can further reduce unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

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