ROWLETT, TX (July 7, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center is taking steps to address a pervasive unmet community health need. On July 16, the hospital, located in Rowlett, will begin offering BreakThru™ services. The BreakThru service is the first of its kind in Dallas and addresses the distinct needs of patients seeking to take the first step toward breaking the cycle of alcohol and drug abuse. BreakThru is a medical withdrawal management service for individuals that are in imminent or active early withdrawal from alcohol or drug abuse. These patients are served on the medical/surgical floor where the physical symptoms of the withdrawal process are medically supervised to ensure safety, comfort and confidentiality. The average length of stay is just three days and the service assists patients entering into the next phase of their recovery, after discharge from the hospital.
The initial stages of withdrawal are the most difficult, as symptoms can cause severe anxiety, pain, distress and other potentially life threatening symptoms. Doctors and nurses monitor their status, administer medications to ease symptoms and ensure their safety and comfort. The treatment is covered by most health insurance providers, as well as by Medicaid and Medicare.
“We are pleased to be filling a gap in the continuum of care for patients and bring this unique service to the Dallas community,” says Brett Lee, Chief Executive Officer of LPMC. “BreakThru serves individuals dealing with substance abuse who want to break the cycle. This service allows them to take steps toward recovery in a safe, private and positive manner.”
“Fear of the severity of withdrawal symptoms and fear of losing confidentiality are major hurdles that can keep people with substance abuse issues from seeking help. With BreakThru, patients receive a lot of encouragement and experience a more comforting medically-supervised withdrawal process with the care and confidentiality of a hospital setting,” says Jeff Messer, President of Healthcare Operations for BreakThru. “We are excited to be partnering with Lake Pointe Medical Center in the Dallas area.”
Access to BreakThru services is available by contacting the office at 855-475-8698. The office, located in LPMC, is open Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Commercial and private insurance plans, cash payment, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
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