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Drug Rehab Center in Lexington Announces Tips For Finding the Right Opiate Rehab

Drug Rehab Facility in Lexington, KY is at the forefront of medication assisted recovery of opioid dependence in Kentucky.

Lexington, United States – February 26, 2019 /PressCable/

Lexington, Kentucky- It is no secret that opiate use has become a national epidemic. There are many reports all over every national and local news outlet exposing the uptick in opiate use and abuse. Increases in the use of prescription drugs like opiates lead to an increase in demand for help. Help in the form of opioid dependence rehabilitation centers, like Lexington Center For Opioid Dependence located just off of Professional Heights Drive in Lexington.

The Lexington Center For Opioid Dependence wants folks who may be suffering from opioid dependence that addiction to opioids such as prescription painkillers or heroin, is a very challenging and complicated condition.

Clinic owner and Medical Director, Dr. David Kramer had this to say about their unique, medication-assisted approach to treating opioid addiction. “At The Lexington Center, we have found that opioid dependence and addiction can be treated quite effectively with medication-assisted treatment combined holistically with counseling and support. Our mission here at The Lexington Center is to assist opioid-dependent patients in reclaiming their lives from the strong grips of addiction to opioids. It is our absolute purpose to help improve the lives of our patients on a one-to-one basis. The Lexington Center for Opioid Dependence can effectively counteract the destructive effects of opioid dependency on the individual, their families and ultimately the communities in which they live. Addiction is something that truly does affect the whole community.”

The Lexington Center’s Medication Maintenance Therapy Program provides opioid replacement therapy, which is also known as MAT, or “Medication Assisted Treatment”, in a safe environment that is focused on recovery, as well as relapse prevention, and a lasting return to a drug free life, a life they say, is, “free from ALL opioids.”

It appears the folks at The Lexington Center are actually experts on treating opioid dependency, and they say medication assisted treatment is the way to go for most folks. The business has announced 3 tips on what to look for in an opioid dependency clinic near them.

Finding the right drug rehab program, especially one which focuses on opioid dependence involves the 3 elements below-

1. Strong lasting psychosocial support in the home

This includes family but isn’t limited to just immediate family. It is also very important to have supportive friends around you during your recovery.

2. Enduring & Consistent Counseling Sessions with experienced and certified counselors. (CADC’s)

The Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors play a key role in helping overcome opioid dependence and a good rehab program will have a great staff of CADC’s.

3. Medication Assisted Treatment

For most patients, it is almost pertinent to involve medication when overcoming opioid dependency. The Lexington Center recommends finding a drug rehab facility which is certified, experienced, and well training in Medication Assisted Treatment.

The Lexington Center For Opioid Dependence is located at 2375 Professional Heights Dr, #210, Lexington, KY 40503 they can be reached at (859) 317-9159.

More information on drug rehab facilities in Lexington, KY can be found at https://www.thelexingtoncenter.com/about-us

Contact Info:
Name: unknown
Organization: The Lexington Center for Opioid Dependence
Address: 2375 Professional Heights Dr. Lexington, KY 40503 Suite 210, Lexington, KY 40503, United States
Website: https://www.thelexingtoncenter.com/

Source: PressCable

Release ID: 486333

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