Yes, Ideal Option uses FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Medication-assisted treatment is considered to be the gold standard for OUD. Medications used for the treatment of OUD include buprenorphine (Suboxone®, Sublocade®, Brixadi® ), and naltrexone (Vivitrol®). We also encourage and refer our patients to seek behavioral health services, such as counseling or group therapy. Some of our locations in Washington State offer behavioral health services. 

Yes. Our program offers three methods of transitioning from fentanyl to buprenorphine: conventional, low dose, and high dose initiation, depending on each patient's unique situation. Your provider will discuss all options with you during your first appointment. 

Yes. Alcohol withdrawal and relapse prevention can be managed with medications such as naltrexone (Vivitrol®), acamprosate, and/or disulfiram (Antabuse®). We also make referrals and encourage our patients to participate in 12-Step programs, counseling, and other evidence-based services.

Yes, the treatment combines two medications: naltrexone, commonly used to treat alcohol and opioid dependence, and bupropion, an antidepressant. These medications have not been FDA-approved to treat methamphetamine use disorder, but a recent New England Journal of Medicine (Jan 2021) study, and other medical literature, supports their use for this purpose.

Yes. Although no FDA-approved medication currently exists for treating cocaine use disorder, there is evidence to suggest that counseling combined with medications such as Disulfiram or Topiramat may be beneficial in some patients.

It depends. We will evaluate each case of benzodiazepine use and either make referrals to inpatient treatment or assist the patient to manage to withdrawal with tapering doses in an outpatient setting where clinically appropriate.

Yes. Although there are no FDA-approved medications for marijuana addiction, there are some medications such as N-acetylcysteine that are shown to be helpful, especially in younger patients. Targeted referrals to individualized counseling is also provided.  

Yes. We treat kratom use disorder like we do opioid use disorder with medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone.  

Yes. We can help patients quit smoking, smokeless tobacco, and vaping with medication like varenicline (Chantix®) and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as nicotine gum, patches, or nasal spray. We also refer patients to 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free phone-based counseling and other support services.

Yes, we can. It's quite common for our patients to be using multiple substances. Every patient has a unique situation and therefore requires a highly personalized treatment plan. Our goal is harm reduction vs. strict abstinence, so we prioritize treating patients for the substance that is of most concern, even if they continue to use other substances.