Battling Opioids
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Battling Opioids Part 3: Vivitrol Mobile Treatment
Battling Opioids Part 3: Vivitrol Mobile Treatment
Battling Opioids Part 3: Vivitrol Mobile Treatment
Thursday 5th September 2019
Learn how Vivitrol's Mobile Treatment program is transforming lives by bringing opioid addiction treatment to rural Pennsylvania. Tune in now.
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Get the buttons here!Bringing Hope on Wheels: Vivitrol's Mobile Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Vivitrol turned off the voice inside my head that told me that I had to get high. It stopped the cravings, it stopped my obsessive thoughts about using and it gave me a chance.
Imagine a solution to opioid addiction that fits in the back of a van and travels to where it's needed most. That's exactly what the Vivitrol Mobile Treatment program is doing in Pennsylvania. With one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the nation, the state is in desperate need of innovative solutions. Enter Vivitrol—a once-a-month injection that blocks cravings and helps individuals stay on the path to recovery.
Unlike Methadone and Suboxone, Vivitrol is non-narcotic and non-controlled, making it a promising alternative. However, its availability is limited, especially in rural areas where access to treatment can be scarce. That's where the mobile unit comes in. Managed by Stuart Massua, this program brings Vivitrol directly to those who need it, even if it means setting up shop in a cornfield. The impact on patients has been life-changing.
One patient shared, 'Vivitrol turned off the voice inside my head that told me I had to get high. It stopped the cravings and obsessive thoughts about using, giving me a real chance at recovery'. This episode dives into the logistics of running a mobile treatment unit and highlights personal stories from those benefiting from Vivitrol. It also touches on broader efforts in Pennsylvania to combat opioid addiction, including Geisinger's initiatives to reduce opioid prescriptions and open medication-assisted treatment centers.
If you're interested in how innovative solutions are making a difference in the fight against opioid addiction, this episode is a must-listen.