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The Soft Landing Recovery Story Soft Landing Recovery is an innovative physician-driven drug treatment facility that was opened in DuPage County in 2007. The purpose of its founding was to fill the gap that existed between the medical and behavioral communities and expand patients’ options for treatment.

We realized that the inpatient treatment relapse rate for opioid dependence was around 90%, unless followed by a well-rounded after care program which was, and continues to be, seldom the case. In response to this staggering statistic, we developed a cost effective and successful outpatient continuum that covers most stages of recovery from detoxification, medical management, continued care, and relapse prevention.

As a federally licensed Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) specializing in medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder, we pride ourselves on being one of only a handful of facilities in the State offering ambulatory detoxification. We are among the first to integrate the medical and behavioral aspects of patients care in a harmonious and collaborative approach. Unlike other behavioral health organizations in Illinois, patients coming into our program are met and evaluated by one of our Board Certified Addiction Specialists even before being seen by a counselor. Our physicians are available onsite daily, and are involved in all levels of patient care to ensure that every aspect of a patient’s biopsychosocial profile is addressed.

we developed a cost effective and successful

outpatient continuum

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that overdoses from prescription opioids drive the 15-year increase in opioid overdose deaths. Opioids are drugs that are extremely powerful and lead to uncontrollable addiction, even in good, honest people. If you’re a resident of Alpharetta, Roswell, John’s Creek, Milton, or located anywhere in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia area, who’s ready to be free of your addiction, contact the trusted staff at Detox with Dignity, an affiliate of W.I.S.E. Medical Centers. Call the office to make an appointment, or use the online booking agent.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Q & A

How do I know if I have an unhealthy addiction? Not all addicts are recreational abusers. You may question your use of the drugs if you’re unable to stop using the drug after the cause of the pain has resolved. If you have a past or a family history of substance abuse, your risk of addiction to opioids is great, even when a doctor prescribes pain medications for a valid condition. Do you use medications to help with withdrawal symptoms while detoxing from opioids? There is no single correct way to detox off of opioids. Sometimes sedatives, anti- nausea, anti-depressants, and blood pressure medications are helpful in different stages of the rehabilitation process. Some patients must taper off the opioids gradually before starting any detox medications. One of the most successful medications for detox is called Suboxone—containing the active ingredient buprenorphine. You start on Suboxone® once withdrawal has begun. Dr. Locke may also recommend naltrexone, sold under the brand name Vivitrol®, after all opioids are out of your system. Vivitrol discourages the resumption of opioid use.

What are the differences between tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction? Tolerance refers to a drug’s becoming less effective over time. Physical dependence describes a situation in which a person develops symptoms and signs of withdrawal, including sweating, nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, and rapid heart rate, when they cease taking the drug or lower the dosage. Addiction is a condition in which a person has lost control over the use of the drug. They continue to use it even when the drug harms themselves and their relationships with others. People who are addicted may obtain pain medications from non-medical sources, alter oral formulations of prescription medications, or snort or inject medications.

What are opioids? Opioids are drugs that affect the body in the same way that opium does. Examples of opioids include:

Oxycodone Hydrocodone

Fetanyl Heroin

They’re often prescribed for chronic pain or to help you recover from surgery. You may know them from their brand names, such as Vicodin®, Percocet®, and OxyContin®. For people with pain, opioids are very effective, and most patients don’t become addicted to them. However, in some people, opioid dependence becomes an unexpected side effect of well-intentioned pain treatment.

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T he opioid crisis is a major public health challenge with devastating consequences. Opioids, including prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl, have fueled addiction, overdoses, and fatalities. Laboratories play a crucial role in combating the crisis through advanced opioid detection, monitoring, and treatment. They utilize biological samples like urine, blood, and saliva for accurate drug testing. Rapid, cost- effective immunoassays, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), are used for initial screening, followed by confirmatory tests like gas chromatography- mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for precise identification. Hair and nail testing also offer extended detection windows for retrospective analysis of opioid use.

In addition to drug testing, laboratories support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs, which combine behavioral therapy with FDA-approved medications to treat opioid addiction. Methadone reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms under supervision, while buprenorphine blocks opioid effects and minimizes withdrawal. Regular drug testing ensures patient compliance with MAT, optimizing treatment outcomes. To prevent opioid misuse, laboratories assist healthcare providers and regulatory agencies by monitoring prescription drug use. Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) electronically track opioid prescriptions to detect misuse, while urine drug monitoring ensures adherence to treatment plans, detects diversion, and assesses the effectiveness of pain management. Laboratories also play an important role in opioid research and development, conducting genetic studies to explore variations in opioid metabolism and advancing non-opioid pain therapies to reduce reliance on traditional opioids.

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Collaborating with public health agencies, laboratories implement harm reduction strategies, such as drug checking services that test illicit drugs for contaminants, and public health campaigns that raise awareness of opioid risks and responsible prescribing. The opioid crisis demands a multifaceted response, and laboratories are at the forefront. Through precise testing, MAT support, prescription monitoring, research, and harm reduction efforts, they play a vital role in combating opioid addiction. Continued innovation and evidence-based strategies will help mitigate the crisis, fostering a healthier and safer future.

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Attaining and maintaining CARF-accredited status requires a significant effort, strong teamwork, and a commitment at all levels of our organization to provide quality services and enhance the lives of the people we serve.

Soft Landing Recovery is an innovative physician-driven drug treatment facility that was opened in DuPage County in 2007. The purpose of its founding was to fill the gap that existed between the medical and behavioral communities and expand patients’ options for treatment.

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Recovery is never easy. There is no miracle cure. It takes a desire on your part, effort, patience, and the help of compassionate caregivers to keep you on your road to recovery. Unlike traditional recovery centers and rehab programs, Soft Landing Recovery specializes in opioid addiction treatment in an outpatient setting, with a program designed to treat the whole person, not just the addiction.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US psychiatrists, and therapists provide care to address your addiction, as well as your physical and mental pain. SOFT LANDING RECOVERY

“We were surprised that morphine was able to induce these really long-lasting changes,” says Dr. Peter Grace, the study’s lead author. Dr. Grace says the cause of the chronic pain increase has to do with cells that form part of the immune system. He says if those areas could be isolated or their eects reduced, the resulting pain may not be as great. “If it does turn out to be a relevant issue to patients, then what our study suggests is that targeting the immune system may be the key to avoiding these kinds of eects,” Dr. Grace says. “Opioids could essentially work better if we could shut down the immune system in the spinal cord.” e team’s research only looked at spinal cord injuries and morphine, and did not study other opioids that are commonly prescribed to patients experiencing pain. But he said it’s likely drugs like Vicodin or OxyContin could aect other parts of the body in a similar way. “While we haven't actually tested other opioids in this particular paradigm, we predict that we would see similar eects,” Dr. Grace says.

ain relievers are supposed to relieve pain. It sounds simple enough, but new research suggests a common pain medication may actually be prolonging chronic pain. Morphine is an opioid painkiller commonly prescribed in hospitals and clinics, and while it is eective in the short term, doctors don’t always consider the potential consequences for pain down the road. at’s why a team of researchers based out of the University of Colorado - Boulder set out to study how morphine treatment aects chronic pain, and found some troubling results. e team, which used mice with spinal cord injuries, found that in mice not given morphine, their pain thresholds went back to normal about four to ve weeks after the injury. But mice who were given morphine didn’t see their pain levels return to normal until around 10 to 11 weeks, meaning the use of morphine eectively doubled the length of their chronic pain. P

Chronic problem Chronic pain can be debilitating for many people facing serious health problems, and it can also be a key factor in substance abuse. Many people report developing a dependence on opioids after having them prescribed for an injury. But new research suggests the number of people who develop dependency issues because of chronic pain may be far higher than people realize. A study from researchers at Boston University looked at a group of nearly 600 people who had either used illicit substances or misused prescription drugs.

ey found that 87 percent reported suering from chronic

pain, with 50 percent of those people rating their pain as severe. ey also found that 51 percent of people who had used illicit drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroin had done so to treat their pain. While many prevention eorts focus on recreational users, the numbers suggest that chronic pain plays just as prominent a role in substance abuse. “Many patients using illicit drugs, misusing prescription drugs and using alcohol reported doing so in order to self-medicate their pain,” the authors of the study wrote. “Pain needs to be addressed when patients are counseled about their substance use.”

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OPIATE PROGRAM BREAKING THE CYCLE

Why are we non-12-step? We’d like to state at the outset that this does not mean that we are Anti-AA. (See “An Open Letter to Our Friends at AA.”) We believe in anything that works, and we believe that individuals should have a variety of choices from which to choose.

Since 1995, here at Assisted Recovery, we have seen our

approach work even when the 12- step approach had previously failed.

Most people are already familiar with AA’s primarily spiritual program of recovery (turning your will and your life over to a Higher Power). AA offers many social support resources, in the form of self-help group meetings that are available nearly everywhere… plus dances, pot-luck suppers, retreats and conventions where members can meet other sober people. AA also offers some limited psychological tools, mostly in the form of simple slogans such as “One Day at a Time,” which are easy to understand and remember. Finally Evidence- Based Treatment for Opiates that will empower you to As a recognized leader in the non-12-Step recovery movement, Assisted Recovery’s founder and Director Lloyd Vacovsky was interviewed for the Penn and Teller Show on the Showtime Cable TV network. The episode about AA, entitled “12 Stepping”, which began airing in September 2004. In this episode, Penn and Teller were particularly critical of AA, and of government-mandated attendance to what is essentially a religious program. (Note: Suggested only for mature audiences and those who are not offended by foul language.) quit using and make positive changes in your life.

Assisted Recovery is a leader in providing state of the art treatment for opiate dependence. ARCA addresses the biological, psychological and social components of the recovery process. This program fully integrates medications with psychosocial support. This type of integrated program is an example of the Pennsylvania Model of Recovery. The model is so named in recognition of the work of the University of Pennsylvania and in particular Dr. Joseph Volpicelli, MD, PhD (author of Recovery Options) Assisted Recovery is a fully licensed behavioral health agency, Arizona BH 2620. We recognize that most individuals whom become dependent upon drugs and or alcohol have core psychological issues which they self-medicate for. Stopping drug use does not stop the cravings and the thought processes that lead an individual to relapse. ARCA provides effective individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy.

Suboxone® protocols offer opiate dependent individuals a safe, effective and reasonable path to abstinance and recovery.

Treatment is provided in an Out Patient professional setting. With Suboxone®, we can safely and effectively detox an individual from opiate dependence comfortably in an Out Patient environment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is provided and is an integral component of the Assisted Recovery Pennsylvania Model program. It fully meets the counseling requirement that is mandated by the Food & Drug Administration for individuals taking Suboxone®. ARCA recognizes the anxiety and depression associated with detoxing from opiates. Further that benzodiazapine’s are not an appropriate response. ARCA utilizes ondansetron as a safe and effective alternative to a benzodiazapine. As soon as a client is detoxed, ARCA strongly reccomends the use of Vivitrol(r) which is injectible naltrexone. Vivitrol(r) blocks the ability to use any type of opiate for 30 days. Vivitrol(r) is an escential tool that clearly is often the differance between success and failure. ARCA works closely with Vivitrol’s manufacturer Alkermes Pharmaceuticals to facilitate the delivery of Vivitrol(r) to the client. Vivitrol(r) provides the assurance that an individual cannot use an opiate for 30 days. The Assisted Recovery Program fully integrates medications with psychosocial support. This type of integrated program is an example of the Pennsylvania Model of Recovery. The model is so named in recognition of the work of the University of Pennsylvania and in particular Dr. Joseph Volpicelli, MD, PhD (author of Recovery Options) The Psychological component is addressed primarily with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as developed by Dr. Albert Ellis, PhD of the Albert Ellis Institute of New York City.

Since 1995, here at Assisted Recovery, we have seen our approach work even when the 12-step approach had previously failed

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