Opioid Overdose and Addiction Treatment: A Collaborative Model of Compassion, Patience, and Respect.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to describe the creation and outcomes of a collaborative model and care facility for opioid overdose and addiction treatment based on compassion, patience, and respect: The Maryhaven Addiction Stabilization Center (MASC).

Approach

MASC was created with the vision to serve clients who have recently overdosed on opioids. In this article, the research, planning, building, and implementation of an opioid treatment center composed of an admission and triage unit, inpatient withdrawal management unit, and inpatient residential unit are described. A multi-agency and multi-disciplinary approach were used to immediately engage patients and connect them to treatment for opioid addiction.

Findings

Implementation of a collaborative model of

SUBMITTER: Burton W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7383778 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature