Putting a stop to drug abuse in our community.
Putting a stop to drug abuse in our community.
Why this petition matters
A petition of Pinnacle Care Behavioral Health Services and the community of Enid, Oklahoma
Addressed to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services would like to bring your attention to the following problem with recommendation(s):
There is a serious drug problem in the city of Enid, Oklahoma. From drug paraphernalia consistent with the use of fentanyl, drug overdoses and suicide related deaths due to drugs this has wreaked havoc on this community. In fact, the Narcotics division has had countless numbers of investigations related to this issue and the numbers are continuing to rise. According to Eduardo A. Chavez, special agent in charge of the DEA’s Dallas Division, which includes Oklahoma, said in the release it’s impossible to distinguish between counterfeit or authentic prescription drugs when buying them on the street and quoted in the Enid News & Eagle article, “The consequences of taking these drugs outside the direction of a medical professional has proven to be deadly time and time again,” Chavez said in the release. “Today, Mr. Sanders and Mr. Huffman are being held responsible for their actions. “Fentanyl is poisoning our streets, and the DEA will never cease its efforts to remove these drugs from the streets of Oklahoma.”
The Pinnacle Care Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT Program) is designed to assist persons who desire help to end opioid use. Pinnacle Care provides a welcoming environment that conveys a recovery oriented hopeful message.
All participants will be welcomed as there is “no wrong door” for entry into services. Services are dedicated to conveying a recovery oriented and hopeful message and are on a voluntary basis. Services will be delivered to persons presenting with substance abuse or co-occurring related problems, including family members and significant others of consumers, when appropriate, to support the primary consumer’s recovery.
Pinnacle Care staff understand the importance of building positive relationships with persons served. Staff are trained to evaluate the environment and utilize interactions that promote de-escalation and behavior management. Consumers are empowered to manage their own behavior by utilizing skills they have been taught.