HARRODSBURG, Ky. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the NET Device, a Kentucky-based opioid use disorder treatment that reduces symptoms in 24 hours without the use of medication. 

To help make long-term recovery more attainable for Kentuckians, nonprofit Isaiah House has partnered with NET Recovery to offer the NET Device exclusively at Isaiah House facilities. Isaiah House is Kentucky's largest community-focused nonprofit addiction treatment organization.

According to the 2023 Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Report, approximately 80% of Kentucky overdose deaths last year involved opioids. The device is the state's newest resource to save lives and improve communities. 

"We're thrilled to offer this groundbreaking new treatment to residents of central Kentucky and beyond," NET Recovery CEO Joe Winston said. "Isaiah House has been an incredible partner to us, as we've worked to receive clearance from the FDA. They wholeheartedly support the recovery community, and we're also so proud that our NET Device will be added to their comprehensive treatment programs."

A representative for NET Recovery and Isaiah House said the NET Device is applied for three to five days of continuous treatment and reduces withdrawal symptoms using neurostimulation. Those treated for more than 24 hours have an increased chance of remaining opioid-free long-term.

Isaiah House has 30 NET Devices available for on-site treatment, and residents of Meade, Scott, Bullitt and Shelby counties are eligible to receive free treatment thanks to funding from local abatement grants. 

"Setting our clients up for long-term success is fundamental to our mission," said Isaiah House CEO Nick Wren. "The NET Device is a huge leap forward in empowering Kentuckians with the treatment and resources they need to maintain a lifetime of sobriety. I'm incredibly excited about our partnership with NET Recovery and the impact it will have on our beloved Bluegrass State." 

For nearly 25 years, Isaiah House has provided comprehensive, personalized and evidence-based services to individuals with substance use disorders in a Christ-centered setting. It serves approximately 3,500 clients each year.