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Overcoming Opioid Addiction with Lasting Support

Struggling with opioid addiction? CORE Medical Clinic offers proven MAT solutions in Sacramento and West Sacramento. Get help today. Call now or visit our website.

February 22, 2025

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic Team

Overcoming Opioid Addiction with Lasting Support

Breaking the Cycle of Opioid Addiction with Proven Treatments

Opioid addiction continues to devastate communities, leaving individuals and families searching for effective solutions. A recent news report highlights increasing efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, including stricter policies and harm reduction initiatives. However, while supply control is crucial, experts stress thatlong-term recovery solutions like Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)play a vital role in addressing the crisis.

AtCORE Medical Clinic, we recognize that treatment is not just about stopping drug use—it’s abouthelping individuals rebuild their lives with comprehensive support. Ourmethadone clinics and opioid treatment programs (OTP)inSacramento and West Sacramentoprovideevidence-based solutionsto supportlong-term recovery.

The Urgency of Seeking Treatment

A growing body of research underscores that addiction isnot just about drug availability—it’s also linked toeconomic struggles, mental health challenges, and lack of access to quality treatment. A recent study found thatlack of financial mobility is a key driver of overdose deaths, highlighting the need forstructured recovery support, employment assistance, and long-term treatment plans—all of whichCORE Medical Clinicprovides.

Without structured assistance,relapse rates can soar as high as 85%within the first year. AtCORE Medical Clinic, we address these challenges by offering:

✔Personalized medication plans, includingmethadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), and naltrexone therapy ✔Counseling and behavioral therapyto targetsubstance use disorder (SUD) ✔Long-term opioid withdrawal managementto reduce relapse risk ✔Referrals for employment and housing assistance

Our structured approach ensures thatpatients not only receive immediate treatment but also have the resources to rebuild their lives.

Expanding Access to MAT Services in Sacramento

Findingopioid addiction recovery servicesshouldn’t be a challenge. Withconvenient locations in Sacramento and West Sacramento,CORE Medical Clinicis committed to makingfentanyl addiction treatmentandopioid detox servicesaccessible to those in need.

We proudly serve patients at ourmethadone clinicsin:

📍Sacramento Clinic 2100 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816 📞 (916) 442-4985 📩 frontdesk@corecapitol.com

📍West Sacramento Clinic 3990 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 📞 (916) 796-0020 📩 frontdeskwestsac@corecapitol.com

Breaking Barriers to Treatment

Many individuals hesitate to seek treatment due tostigma, misinformation, or logistical barriers. Recent policy changes have emphasized harm reduction strategies, but truerecovery requires compassionate, judgment-free care and evidence-based treatments.

If you or a loved one is struggling withopioid use disorder (OUD), there ishope. Our team atCORE Medical Clinicprovideseffective, science-backed solutions tailored to your recovery journey.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery Today

If you're searching for atrusted opioid addiction recovery provider,CORE Medical Clinicis ready to help.

📞Call us today to speak with a recovery specialist 🌐Visit our website to explore treatment options 🏥Find a clinic near you and start your recovery journey today

Don’t wait. Recovery starts now.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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