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OneWorld patient builds connections as part of recovery journey
Brandon Thelen, OneWorld patient, spent his teenage years and early adulthood in and out of hospitals and doctor’s offices, largely in part to Chron’s disease and injuries resulting in broken bones. Eventually, he became dependent on pain medication and began to struggle with substance use disorder. While Thelen sought help at substance use disorder services clinics, the medications cost nearly $500 a month, so he was unable to continue treatment. “I learned that OneWorld offers Medication Assisted Treatment, and since that program, my quality of life has really changed,” said Thelen. “I’m the most stable I’ve ever been, I have energy and have connected with new people who bring so much joy to my life.” OneWorld’s Medication Assisted
Treatment (MAT) program combines behavioral health therapy with medications to treat substance use disorders. For 12 weeks, patients attend weekly group therapy sessions led by Behavioral Health Therapist, Longfellow Marquez, LIMHP, LMHP, LADC, and receive one week’s worth of Suboxone. After patients complete the 12 weeks of treatment, they continue to see their primary care clinician monthly to maintain their Suboxone prescription. Thelen graduated from the MAT program in 2020, and began to reclaim his life. “While in the program, Brandon moved to a better living environment and reconnected with his family,” said Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Bethany Levy, MPAS, PA-C. “His family’s support benefitted him. He also grew independently and became
I learned that OneWorld offers Medication Assisted Treatment, and since that program, my quality of life has really changed. I’m the most stable I’ve ever been, I have energy and I have connected with new people who bring so much joy to my life.” “ - Brandon Thelen, OneWorld patient
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