Canoga Park, California - Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of a
21-Day Detox study that examines the low acceptance rates of methadone treatment among recovering and hardcore addicts. It is suggested that only five to six percent of opiate addicts are seeking treatment with methadone clinics, while the majority of addicts are choosing other treatment modalities, if any. The recently completed study has allowed addicts access to a 21-Day Detox program at a subsidized rate of $1 a day. The study compares the individual participant's perceptions of NTP's upon admission to the program, with their opinions on the day of completion.
The study also examined the effects of other common factors, such as counseling services and
referral by pre-established patients, on the perceptions and successful completion rates.
The study was the first study to be independently funded by Aegis Medical Systems, and Aegis
Institute, with a total budget of $140,000. The study, authored by Udi Barkai, President & C.E.O, was launched in October 2003 and successfully completed in June of 2004. All 457 participating addicts were introduced to NTP's for the first time, and treated in the twelve (12) participating clinics throughout the State of California.
The outcomes of the study will be published at the beginning of 2005. Once published, it will allow for the development of new clinical applications, as well as new effective outreach methods, allowing for greater accessibility of treatment to hardcore opiate addicts.
professional corporation).
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www.aegismed.com.
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., operates one of the largest chains of narcotic treatment programs in the nation. Headquartered in Canoga Park California, Aegis has 26 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last six years, Aegis has focused its efforts on raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance. Since 2000, Aegis has allocated significant resources to the training of its 300 employees, and to the development of new and more effective treatment policies, protocols and procedures, as well as expanded its Scope of Practice to address the various medical, mental and socio-economic needs of its patients.
Aegis is also supporting the successful recover of its patients through its Patient Advocacy and Advisory Group (PAAG), Keys To Recovery (K2R) support groups, as well as commissioned offices for an Ombudsman, General Counsel, and Legislative Analyst (Jim Gonzalez & Associates). Additionally, Aegis has participated in pharmaceutical and behavioral research studies with other leading institutions (e.g., NIDA, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Rand Corporation, Friends Research, etc.)
The Aegis Family of Corporations includes Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization), and Nationwide Medical Group, Inc. (a professional corporation).
Contact Persons:
Thaiphong Vo, Executive Assistant
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360
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