Dr. David Deyhimy and his medical team utilize evidence-based treatment protocols, with the goal of providing a safe, effective and comfortable withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. All patients are individually assessed for their unique medical and psychological circumstances. Treatment protocols are tailored to the individual's specific needs in an effort to provide the most effective and least traumatic detoxification experience possible.
Almost 50 million in the U.S. had a substance use disorder in 2022. And the trend is rising. Numerous factors exist that put people at an elevated risk of developing substance use disorder. A strong genetic component is at play, Deyhimy said, with risks increasing if both parents have a history of the condition. Early development can have an influence as well.
Dr. David Deyhimy, who has helped patients overcome addiction for years, joined the conversation to share how other people can make a similar commitment. “For people that have an active opioid-use disorder or opioid addiction by far the most effective treatment is using medications for opioid-use disorder,” Deyhimy said. Deyhimy also urged the importance of having the lifesaving drug Kloxxado on hand, even if you’re just experimenting with drug use. “It can make all the difference in the world. … Perry and I want people to know that the entire illicit drug supply is now contaminated with fentanyl,” Deyhimy said.
MAT is Medication Assisted Treatment. Dr David Deyhimy talk about the FDA approved medications to treat opioid use disorder.