Posts by Michael Stevens
Should Relapse Be Expected in Addiction Treatment?
Relapse is a significant concern in the journey of addiction recovery. It’s often seen as a setback, but understanding its complexities can empower individuals and families to navigate the challenging landscape of substance use disorder. What is Relapse? In the context of addiction, relapse refers to the return to substance use after a period of…
Read More4 Keys for Successful Addiction Treatment
How Did We Get so Addicted to Opioids? Are you a victim of the opioid addiction crisis? The opioid crisis in the United States is an ongoing tragedy that has left a trail of devastation in its wake. States like Tennessee, were among the hardest hit, according to the DEA Pain Pill Map. What began…
Read MoreHow Do Opioids Rewire the Brain?
If you’re addicted to opioids, then you already know the feelings of constant cravings, much like the song Constant Craving by K.D. Lang. Various studies have been conducted, hoping to find the reason that some people seem to get addicted to opioids more easily than others. Do Some People Get Addicted to Opioids More Easily?…
Read MoreFinding My Suboxone Clinic Near Me
Over ten years ago, I searched for a Suboxone clinic near me. I knew nothing about Suboxone, buprenorphine, naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, or much else about outpatient addiction treatment. All I knew was that I needed a solution to put an end to my opioid use disorder. Suboxone Clinics Were Sparse in 2014 At the time,…
Read MoreGet Your Recovery Delivered to Your Door
Getting your recovery delivered to your door means locating a trusted Suboxone doctor and a clinic capable of addiction telemedicine. A Google search does not always provide the results we’re looking for. A Suboxone doctor is typically a physician at a clinic licensed to provide Suboxone telemedicine treatment to patients in their local state, such…
Read MoreOpioid Addiction Treatment with Suboxone – The Great Need
What starts “normal” people down the road to opioid addiction? How is it that people from every background have become hopelessly addicted to opioids? Aren’t opioid addicts people who live under a bridge? The old stigmas associated with opioid addiction simply no longer apply. Why the Increased Need for Opioid Addiction Treatment? The first big…
Read MoreIs Addiction Similar to Diabetes?
Opioid addiction and diabetes are two very different conditions, but they can be compared in certain aspects: Chronic Conditions: Both opioid addiction and diabetes are chronic conditions that require ongoing management and treatment. They cannot be cured but can be managed effectively with the right interventions. Lifestyle Factors: Lifestyle choices can influence the development and…
Read MoreTeleMAT – Telemedicine Medication Assisted Treatment with Suboxone
If you’ve ever performed an internet search for “telemedicine Suboxone Doctors Near Me”, you know you’re going to get pretty mixed search results. That may very be due to the fact that telemedicine Suboxone treatment is now known as “TeleMAT.” What is TeleMAT? TeleMAT is an abbreviation for “telemedicine medication-assisted treatment”. Not every Suboxone clinic…
Read MoreSame-day Suboxone Treatment
Same-day Suboxone treatment online is telemedicine medication-assisted treatment, also known as “TeleMAT”. TeleMAT provides a number of advantages for opioid addiction patients and healthcare providers. Some of the key benefits of same-day Suboxone treatment online in Tennessee include: Convenience: Patients can see a Suboxone doctor in Tennessee from the comfort of their own homes without…
Read MoreSuboxone Maintenance After Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Suboxone maintenance after inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is critical to lifelong sobriety. Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Suboxone maintenance after inpatient drug and alcohol treatment can be a life-saving option. Why…
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