LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Vegas Stronger is offering help via its dependancy program for people within the Las Vegas valley searching for therapy.
“Unfortunately, opioid use is still rising, as well as opioid overdoses, despite the fact that in the United States, we’re seeing a downtick. It’s still increasing here,” David Marlon, Founder and CEO of Vegas Stronger, a counseling and psychological well being clinic, mentioned.
At Vegas Stronger, the MAT program, medication-assisted therapy, gives folks personalised help to interrupt free from dependancy. The clinic, positioned on Predominant Avenue and Washington, gives a brand new method to dependancy and incarceration, specializing in therapy moderately than punishment.
“In addition to counseling, case management, and peer support, we also have five psychiatric subscribers who provide medication to help our clients live better lives,” Marlon mentioned.
Marlon mentioned the drugs scale back cravings, ease withdrawals, and block opioid results, serving to folks to remain in restoration.
“Too often, we try to address substance use disorders with incarceration. It’s the wrong tool,” Marlon mentioned. “People who are dependent on them need integrated care to be helped.”
Ashley Richardson realized about this system in jail.
“My addiction was pretty much anything I can get my hands on. For years, I was out in the streets, then I got arrested. By the grace of God, that got me sober,” Richardson mentioned. “It’s completely changed my life. It’s helped me in every way, and I honestly believe if I had not done this program, I would not be here today.”
Past treatment, this system makes use of behavioral remedy to handle root causes.
“They really teach you why you’re using, how to address it, the coping skills, they really get to the core of everything,” Richardson mentioned. “I simply acquired a job. I’ve a level in veterinary help, and it’s actually what I wished to get again into. And I simply occurred to get an interview the opposite day, and I nailed it.”
Richardson is just not alone on this journey.
“77% of the clients who’ve come from CCDC, who engage in our program, end up being cleaned, sober, housed, and employed after one year,” Marlon mentioned.
88% of program graduates stay clear and sober after simply six months. The MAT program launched final February. Up to now, greater than 300 folks have graduated from this system.
