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EK Clinic strives to provide addiction recovery assistance to those living with depression, and opioid and alcohol substance use disorders, using evidence-based methods and FDA-approved medications, such as Suboxone® and other buprenorphine products.
Our confidential and convenient addiction recovery outpatient programs allow individuals with families and other responsibilities to access care and treatment for their addiction while maintaining their personal lives. We believe everyone who lives with addiction deserves a compassionate and dedicated support team to help them get their lives back on track.
Office-Based Opioid Treatment Programs – also called OBOTs – are a type of outpatient addiction recovery treatment designed for people living with opioid use disorder (OUD). OBOTS are classified under the general umbrella of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), which is the gold-standard therapeutic approach for treating people with OUD.
What are MAT and OBOT?
MAT/OBOT refers to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT). These are related approaches to treating opioid use disorder (OUD).
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
MAT is a comprehensive approach that combines FDA approved medication, such as Suboxone, with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT is primarily used to treat substance use disorders, particularly Opioid Use Disorder.
This is a specific type of MAT where helpful medications (such as Suboxone) are prescribed in a primary care setting, like a doctor's office, rather than at a specialized clinic. Patients can then fill their prescriptions at a local pharmacy and manage their medication at home, with regular appointments for check-ins and counseling.
The OBOT model offers some valuable benefits to patients over the traditional addiction recovery programs.
Flexibility
OBOT offers more flexibility and convenience than traditional Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) because it allows patients to receive treatment in a setting that fits their schedule and lifestyle.
Accessibility
OBOT can increase access to treatment for people who may not be able to attend a clinic daily, potentially reducing the stigma associated with seeking help for addiction.
Comprehensive Care
While OBOT focuses on medication and individual counseling, it’s important to remember that MAT, in general, aims to address the addiction recovery through a holistic approach.
Medications
Both MAT and OBOT may utilize medications (like Suboxone or Ketamine), which help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and prevent relapse.
In essence, OBOT is a way to bring MAT services to patients in a more accessible and convenient way, often within a primary care setting, while still offering comprehensive care.
Studies show that in comparison to treatment without medication, people with OUD who participate in OBOT programs utilizing Suboxone® show improvements in:
EK Clinic meets the needs of our patients with expertise, confidentiality, and sensitivity. If you’re facing challenges with opioid addiction, we’re here to support you on your journey to addiction recovery.
Many people suffering from addiction have prior episodes of trauma and depression. Many times, this leads to self-medication with other substances, leading to addiction. Many people who are in recovery are still suffering from depression. There are also those suffering from depression who have no addiction history.
Wherever you find yourself in your journey, EK Clinic’s Office-Based Opioid Treatment approach can help you.
OBOT primarily focuses on treating opioid use disorder (OUD) using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that includes medications like buprenorphine and naloxone, often in a combination known as Suboxone.
However, there’s a strong connection to depression treatment, particularly in cases where the two conditions coexist. Here’s how OBOT can be beneficial:
Addressing Co-occurring Disorders
Many individuals struggling with opioid addiction also battle underlying mental health conditions like depression. OBOT programs are designed to address both the substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Medication’s Impact
The medications used in OBOT, such as Suboxone, ketamine and Spravato® (for depression treatment only), have proved to reduce depression symptoms in patients who haven’t responded well to other antidepressant therapies. This effect is linked to the impact on brain receptors involved in mood regulation.
Improved Treatment Outcomes
Studies indicate that treating underlying mental health conditions alongside addiction in an OBOT setting can lead to better long-term recovery success for individuals with OUD.
In essence, while OBOT’s primary goal is to address opioid addiction, its comprehensive approach, encompassing medical treatment and mental health support, including the potential antidepressant effects of proper medication, makes it a valuable approach for individuals dealing with both opioid use disorder and depression.
EK Clinic is dedicated to helping our patients manage their depression through all available means. If you’re facing the challenge of depression, we’re here to support you on your journey to recovery.
Spravato®, also known as esketamine nasal spray, is a treatment option for individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). EK Clinic offers Spravato treatment for depression to our patients in Morehead, KY and the community at large.
Spravato treatment is administered as a nasal spray. It works by quickly increasing the levels of glutamate in the brain, which can lead to an improvement in mood.
Additionally, Spravato treatment has been shown to have a lower risk of side effects compared to traditional antidepressants.
Spravato® is only administered in certified medical offices by trained medical staff, like EK Clinic. It’s an FDA approved treatment for treatment-resistant depression. Spravato is covered my most insurances.
Spravato treatment is a game-changer for those who suffer from depression and have not found relief with traditional antidepressants. If you are interested in exploring Spravato treatment for your depression, call us today.
Spravato treatments are covered by most insurance. Call to check your eligibility.
Many studies have shown that Spravato treatments provide a quick and sustained effect.
Spravato® is a revolutionary treatment, administered by nasal spray.
Spravato®, is the brand name for esketamine nasal spray, a medication that has recently been approved for the treatment of depression. Specifically, it is for adults who have not responded to other forms of treatment. It is the first new type of antidepressant to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in decades.
Spravato® has shown tremendous promise in helping people with treatment-resistant depression.
Esketamine is a form of ketamine, which has been used for decades as an anesthetic in medical settings. It is also used to relieve chronic pain. Ketamine and esketamine affects the way brain cells communicate. They do this by interacting with NMDA receptors in the brain, which are distinct from the receptors which traditional antidepressants interact with.
Ketamine and esketamine (Spravato®) produce a rapid stimulation of the brain's ability to change established patterns of activity, in response to revised information. This is similar to an update of the operating system used by your computer/smartphone, which patches bugs in the system and upgrades the user experience. One specific form of change that is strongly stimulated by ketamine and esketamine is “synaptogenesis,” which refers to the creation of new synapses, or communication portals between brain cells.
Depression is associated with a reduction of synapses. As a result of their effects on the brain, ketamine and esketamine can have a rapid and dramatic positive effect on mood.
One of the unique features of Spravato® is that it is administered via a nasal spray. According to FDA regulations, it is given in a doctor’s office or clinic, such as EK Clinic.
There are typically a few phases to Spravato treatment. Your licensed EK Clinic physician will work closely with you through each phase, to ensure you receive the safe, maximum benefits.
Patients may return periodically to receive Spravato treatments as needed to maintain their symptom improvements.
The frequency of treatments varies by patient, and depends on how long they feel the improvement of mood. EK Clinic will guide you at each and every step in your treatment.
Many people have found relief, and renewed hope for their lives, with Spravato®. Allison, close by in Pikeville, KY, is only one such person who has built a better life with the help of Spravato®. Hear her story for yourself.
Allison is only one of many such success stories. Watch more success stories for yourself.
Real people. Real lives. Real treatment for their depression with Spravato®.
Want to learn more about Spravato®? Below are informative brochures to help you discover the benefits of this amazing depression treatment aid.
Your Basic Overview of Spravato Treatment
Treatment Resistant Depression Patient Brochure
Complete Overview of Spravato Treatment
Please review the Safety Information provided. Please note that full information and advisement can only be provided by a qualified physician.
You may also visit the official Spravato® website to read about everything this treatment offers.
If you have any questions, or are ready to begin treatment, please contact EK Clinic. We’re ready to help.
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