Overdoses in Kentucky were down nearly 10% last year.

Still, more than 1900 Kentuckians died, Most of them overdosed on opiates.

Now the FDA has approved a new treatment for opioid use disorder.

It's called the net device.

And it's being used at a facility here in Kentucky.

More in today's medical news.

Overcoming the cravings and withdrawal symptoms is a huge step in achieving a life of sobriety, which a lot of people have convinced themselves is no longer possible.

We not only believe, but we know it's possible.

The net device is a transcranial alternating current stimulator similar to the tens unit.

The intensity of which is controlled by the client re stimulates the body's own natural production of neurotransmitters, endorphins and and Kathleen's chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which relieve stress and create a sense of well-being.

These have been depleted and replaced by the drug of addiction.

So when a person tries to stop using the substance, the body goes into acute withdrawal.

The net device reduces the cravings and withdrawal symptoms, allowing the person the freedom to choose to not use drugs and to fully engage in treatment because of the intense cravings and withdrawal.

People, a lot of people no longer use it for euphoria, but just for survival.

One of the wonderful things about this device is that it is noninvasive.

I guess the ultimate premise of the device is that it gives choice.

So do I want to know that I've got no craving, no withdrawals?

Do I want to turn to drug use or I want to be drug free?

We're looking for patients to wear the device for 3 to 5 days.

It can be up to seven days, depending on the the level of drug use and which drugs are involved.

But we're looking for within the first 20 minutes to one hour.

A fairly immediate response to the patient will be usually hunched over, rocking or sweating.

And within 20 minutes to half an hour of sitting back, more relaxed.

They're not agitated and the withdrawals are starting to disappear.

So the sort of sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, all the usual withdrawal symptoms, they'll start to relax.

And then typical in day one, we see people wanting to eat little sleep, which is highly unusual in this.

This treatment set to start using this device since 2000 and various rehabs across Europe and and here in Kentucky, we've seen really significant success rates and people being set free.

The goal of net recovery is to eventually offer it to other providers across our state and to other states.

We have 30 devices, but this device is used repeatedly.

So after a client receives the treatment, which is usually about a week, the electrodes are replaced and the device is reused.

I think many of the clients are curious.

Some of them are doubtful, but we have witnessed that in many instances, when clients have the device in place that there's almost aha moment very quickly, they notice a difference.

The ACA house is also working to help other states utilize the net device.