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Combatting the Opioid Crisis in Sacramento Schools with CORE Medical Clinic

Fentanyl in schools rises; CORE Clinic advocates Narcan and education for opioid crisis response.

December 27, 2023

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic Team

Combatting the Opioid Crisis in Sacramento Schools with CORE Medical Clinic

In the heart of Sacramento, CORE Medical Clinic stands as a beacon of hope in the escalating battle against opioid addiction, particularly the alarming rise of fentanyl in schools. This crisis, no longer confined to adults, now shadows the hallways of our middle and high schools, making opioid treatment and education more crucial than ever.

The Rising Threat of Fentanyl in Schools

Recent reports reveal a startling trend: opioids, especially fentanyl, are increasingly being found in the hands of our youth. The synthetic opioid's potency is alarming, leading to an uptick in overdose cases among students. CORE Medical Clinic in Sacramento acknowledges this crisis, striving to provide effective solutions.

Naloxone: A Life-Saving Measure

The key to combating these overdoses lies in naloxone, commonly known by its brand name, Narcan. This medication, capable of reversing opioid overdoses, is now an over-the-counter lifesaver. CORE Medical Clinic champions the widespread availability of Narcan in schools, recognizing its potential to save young lives.

Education and Prevention Strategies

Understanding the importance of education in this fight, CORE Medical Clinic offers extensive resources and training programs. These are designed to equip students, educators, and parents with the knowledge to identify and respond to opioid overdoses, creating a safety net within our educational institutions.

CORE Medical Clinic: Your Ally in Opioid Treatment

At CORE Medical Clinic, we offer comprehensive opioid treatment programs tailored to the needs of the Sacramento community. Our team of experts provides compassionate care, utilizing the latest in addiction medicine to guide individuals on their journey to recovery.

The opioid crisis, particularly the surge in fentanyl misuse, presents a formidable challenge to our schools. CORE Medical Clinic in Sacramento stands at the forefront, offering effective treatments, educational resources, and advocating for the availability of naloxone in schools. Together, we can safeguard our youth and build a healthier, safer community.

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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