At Marysville drug takeback, providers aim for 'biggest possible impact'
MARYSVILLE — On an unseasonably cold February morning, an outdoor heater warmed the tent crammed with tables filled with freebies like candy, snacks, Narcan and warm socks.
Ideal Option hosted the “Recovery Starts Today!” drug takeback and treatment event Friday in its Marysville clinic parking lot.
People could connect with a variety of supportive services, including housing, health insurance, medication and other therapies, and even free cell phones and service. They could also dispose of illicit substances and drug paraphernalia without fear of any legal repercussions.
Ideal Option, headquartered in Kennewick, is a national provider of outpatient, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, including opioids, methamphetamines, alcohol and polysubstance. At the Marysville location, patients can access medication-assisted treatment, with Suboxone and Vivitrol, for example.
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