Drug overdose deaths in the United States are declining at a pace not seen in decades, with Virginia leading the way with a more than 40% drop in a single year. According to new CDC data, fentanyl-related deaths have fallen over 26% nationwide since their peak in June 2023.

While this progress brings hope, addiction experts agree the battle against opioid addiction is far from over.

Why Are Fentanyl Deaths Dropping?

There are several contributing factors:

• Wider access to naloxone (Narcan), a medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
  
  
• Lower fentanyl purity levels in street drugs.
  
  
• Safer usage habits among individuals who use fentanyl.
  
  
• Greater access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) such as methadone and buprenorphine.
  
  
• Expanded treatment options, public health outreach, and education.
  
  

Despite this positive trend, ongoing treatment access and long-term support are critical to sustaining progress.

CORE Medical Clinic Is Here to Help

If you or someone you love is struggling with opioid addiction, now is the time to seek support. CORE Medical Clinic offers compassionate, evidence-based care through our medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, designed for long-term recovery success.

Our services include:
✔ Methadone treatment in Sacramento and West Sacramento
✔ Buprenorphine and naltrexone therapy
✔ Opioid detox support and withdrawal management
✔ Counseling and behavioral therapy for substance use disorder (SUD)
✔ Personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs

Why Choose CORE Medical Clinic?

At CORE Medical Clinic, we help individuals break free from opioid use disorder (OUD) through structured care and professional guidance. Our opioid treatment programs (OTPs) support patients through every phase of recovery—from managing cravings and withdrawal to achieving lasting sobriety.

Take the First Step Today

Visit our services page to learn more about:
📍 Fentanyl addiction treatment in Sacramento and West Sacramento
📋 Our full range of MAT services and customized recovery plans

Recovery is possible. Let CORE Medical Clinic help you reclaim your life.

📞 Contact Us:
Sacramento Clinic
2100 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-4985
frontdesk@corecapitol.com

West Sacramento Clinic
3990 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 796-0020 frontdeskwestsac@corecapitol.com