SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivitrol, a prescription injectable medicine used to treat alcohol and opioid dependency, has added The Crosby Clinic to its website's Provider Locator service. This further reflects The Crosby Clinic's mission to help individuals struggling with substance abuse, addiction, depression and anxiety achieve sustained recovery and reclaim their lives.
As noted by President Obama, state governors and most health officials, opioid usage has become an epidemic across the United States—between 2010 and 2013 alone, heroin-related overdose deaths increased by 286 percent, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Administered just once per month, Vivitrol, otherwise known as naltrexone, can be paired with personalized therapy treatment to help individuals stay sober without any addictive side effects. A six-month study of 250 patients found that 90 percent of those who received a monthly Vivitrol injection stayed off opioids, compared with 35 percent of those in the placebo group.
"We believe in Vivitrol's ability to help individuals struggling with alcohol and opioid dependency," said Katie Cathcart, a nurse at The Crosby Clinic. "We have seen firsthand the relief and support this miracle medicine provides our clients."
The Crosby Clinic rehab facility has the most advanced technology for accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments. Doctors at The Crosby Clinic advocate pairing medications like Vivitrol with an experienced team of therapists and an individualized treatment plan revised weekly based on progress. The clinic's multi-disciplinary approach combines advanced brain-scans, imaging technology and wellness programs to help clients achieve a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
About The Crosby Clinic
The Crosby Clinic is the premier destination for treating serious emotional, behavioral and other brain-related disorders. The facility's focus on accurate diagnoses, supported by the identification of the neurological, psychological and biological factors that drive reactive behaviors, helps clients achieve sustained recovery. Formerly known as The Crosby Center, the facility's individualized treatment programs consist of a multi-disciplinary approach to help clients find relief and experience a healthy, positive life. For more information, visit www.TheCrosbyClinic.com.
Vivitrol Adds The Crosby Clinic to its Provider List
The Crosby Clinic enrolls in the leading addiction medicine's Provider Locator service
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