Leading Addiction Treatment Provider Expands Services in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/opioidaddictioni?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#opioidaddictionilt;/agt;–Pinnacle
Treatment Centers (PTC), a leader in providing accessible treatment
for substance use disorders, announced today it has acquired Addiction
Medicine Care (AMC) of Columbus, an office-based opioid treatment
program (OBOT) located at 6434 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. AMC
of Columbus is Pinnacle’s 18th OBOT in Ohio.
Pinnacle is one of a select few treatment facilities to provide
underserved communities with affordable substance abuse treatment and
the option of outpatient care. This model of care empowers patients to
take control of their treatment as it affords them the opportunity to
maintain employment, school obligations and family commitments while
getting the treatment necessary to address their recovery.
According to a recent study by the Center
for Disease Control (CDC), drug overdoses killed more than 72,000
people in the United States last year. The majority of deaths—nearly
49,000—were caused by opioids, and the biggest driver was the dangerous
synthetic opioid, fentanyl which killed more than 29,000 people followed
by heroine. The rising numbers make the drug epidemic more deadly than
gun violence, automobile accidents or AIDS. The highest death rates were
reported in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
“Given the opioid epidemic in Ohio, there is a drastic need for
treatment, and our company is committed to bringing affordable care
directly into the community to help solve this crisis.” Joseph
Pritchard, CEO of Pinnacle Treatment Centers, who made his personal
journey through recovery and is now dedicated to helping others,
recognizes the need for outpatient programs that are designed to offer
support in managing stress and provide patients with relapse prevention
strategies, while connecting them with community support. “We are
pleased to add AMC of Columbus to our program offerings and locations,
and will do our part to continue to bring hope to the community of
Reynoldsburg and the Columbus area, and help those suffering take their
lives back from the grips of opioid addiction.”
In an effort to quell the number of drug fatalities, Ohio
Governor, Mike DeWine recently announced a state initiative to
address substance use and mental health, “We have had limited programs
in the past where we have had good, strong evidence that they work.”
DeWine said he wants to decrease the number of drug deaths, as well as
address underlying mental health issues that lead many into substance
abuse.” The ideas for the initiative came from the Recovery Ohio
Advisory Council, made up of mental health and addiction experts, law
enforcement officers and state agency leaders.
The OBOT program offers medication-assisted treatment utilizing
Suboxone, medically-assisted detox, and individual, group and family
therapy with flexible day and evening hours six days per week.
Pinnacle will retain the medical, clinical and administrative staff at
the facility, which treats 400 adult men and women on a daily basis. AMC
of Columbus is in-network with most insurance providers and also accepts
Medicaid.
Pinnacle’s 25+ programs in Ohio, which include a residential drug and
alcohol addiction treatment center, Recovery Works Columbus, exemplify
an integrated ambulatory model of care. “If we can deliver high quality,
cost effective care through an integrated system including residential,
ambulatory care, MAT/opioid treatment programs and sober housing, we are
able to treat more individuals by removing the barriers that make it
difficult for getting help,” Pritchard added.
About Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Pinnacle Treatment Centers Network is a recognized leader in
comprehensive substance use services. Locations include Indiana,
Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. A full continuum
of quality care includes detoxification for residential and outpatient
clients as well as transitional living programs. Pinnacle treats the
individual’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological
well-being. Each center focuses on patient-centered care and an
individualized approach, upholding a high standard of medically assisted
treatment and compassionate attention to each patient’s needs. For more
information, visit www.pinnacletreatment.com.
Contacts
Media Contacts:
Amber Hergen, [email protected]
Lauren
Howe, [email protected]
The
Hoyt Organization, 310/373.0103
