Treatment and counselling programs for individuals suffering from opioid use disorder
- Investment StrategyUS
- ThemeInclusive Economy
- SectorHealthcare
- LocationOH
- Date of Initial InvestmentApril 2019
- Bridges ExecutivesElizabeth Burgess
Thesis
Opioid addiction in the U.S. continues to rise, putting a growing segment of the population in a cycle of dependence and pain. In Ohio, the rate of drug overdose deaths involving opioids exceeds the national average by 169%. The acuity of the epidemic in Ohio River Valley significantly outweighs treatment availability.
Investment
Sunrise is a substance abuse treatment provider that operates clinics, providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and behavioral counseling to individuals suffering from opioid use disorder.
Outcomes
By providing high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment services, Sunrise decreases substance dependency and improves health outcomes. Sunrise’s model increases patient independence, reducing the negative effects of opioid abuse.