Bartlett Regional | HouseCalls | Summer 2017

Rainforest Recovery Center has a new treatment plan In pursuit of its vision to be a premier substance abuse treatment program that provides patients with transitional levels of care to obtain and maintain sobriety, the Rainforest Recovery Center (RRC) at Bartlett Regional Hospital has expanded its behavioral health services. In addition to providing residential and outpatient treatment, RRC now offers medication–assisted treatment (MAT) for people struggling with an opioid addiction. Research shows that MAT can increase the chances of a successful recovery, but medication alone is usually not enough. MAT for opioid use disorder combines counseling and other recovery supports with prescribed medications. These medications help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms that come with stopping opioid use. Buprenorphine and naltrexone are the medications approved for MAT at the RRC’s office-based opioid treatment program. Since MAT involves prescribed medications, it is not for everyone. Some medications are unsafe for people with certain health conditions or for women who are pregnant. It is important to discuss health conditions with your doctor and with treatment providers experienced in MAT. Take the first step To seek recovery through RRC’s MAT program, please follow these steps. Fill out an RRC application. You can find it by clicking on “Addiction Treatment” under “Services” on the Bartlett website, www.bartletthospital.org , or you can pick it up in person at the RRC’s front desk. The completed application can be dropped off or returned by fax. Complete a behavioral health assessment through the RRC or any local agency. Completion of the assessment is an important step because it allows us to identify how we can help. Just as you would go to the doctor for back pain to figure out what was wrong and then be advised about the appropriate next steps in treatment, an assessment helps determine the most suitable treatment options. Once the steps above are completed, MAT treatment recommendations will be determined by the treatment team. Help and hope HELP IS HERE To learn more about the Rainforest Recovery Center’s treatment programs, call 907-796-8654 . If the applicant has recently had an assessment completed at RRC or another local agency, submit it with an RRC application. If the applicant has not had an assessment completed, complete the RRC application and we will help schedule an assessment. 1. MAT treatment recommendations will be determined by the treatment team. 2. The applicant will receive a recommendation letter, highlighting treatment next steps. Please note MAT is not appropriate for everyone. RRC’s MAT program is not designed for emergency detox admissions. If you or someone you love is in crisis, go to the emergency room for immediate medical assistance. OPTION1 OPTION2 NEXTSTEPS for overcoming addiction www.bartletthospital.org 9 RECOVERY SUPPORT