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Is 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 MoreOpioid Addiction Affecting 8.7 Million Children
What starts “normal” people down the road to opioid addiction? How is it that people from every background have become hopelessly addicted to opioids? Opioid addiction used to be considered a “lifestyle choice” loosely associated with the homeless. But then in the early 2000’s, a combination of over-prescribing and increased recreational use of opioids quickly…
Read MoreHow to Plan an Intervention for an Opioid Addict
Doing an effective intervention for drug abuse requires careful planning and sensitivity. Here are some key steps to consider: Before the Intervention: Seek professional guidance: Consult a therapist, addiction specialist, or interventionist to develop a personalized plan. Gather your team: Choose close friends and family members who genuinely care about the person and can calmly…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Opioid Addict
There’s no single “best” way to help someone with opioid addiction, as each person’s situation and needs are unique. Discussing opioid addiction with someone who’s in active addiction can be challenging and should be handled sensitively. The Drugs are Making all the Decisions Sometimes friends and family of an opioid addict are surprised by the…
Read MoreTelehealth Suboxone Doctors in Tennessee
If you’ve ever performed an internet search for “Telehealth Suboxone Doctors Near Me”, you know you’re going to get some fairly mixed search results. After you narrow your search, you might consider searching Google specifically for the clinic you’re leaning towards to see their Google Business Profile. Here’s one such example using Recovery Care in…
Read MoreOpioid Crisis Hits Tennessee Hardest According to DEA
Tennessee is one of the 50 states that has been hit hardest by the opioid crisis. In 2021, there were over 2,000 drug overdose deaths in Tennessee, and more than half of those deaths were opioid-related. Tennessee’s Opioid Crisis Factors There are a number of factors that have contributed to the opioid crisis in Tennessee,…
Read MoreIs Opioid Addiction Similar to Diabetes?
Opioid addiction and diabetes are both chronic diseases that can have a significant impact on a person’s health. Both conditions can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, and death. Here are some of the similarities between opioid addiction and diabetes: Both are chronic diseases. Opioid addiction and diabetes are both long-term conditions…
Read MoreOpioid Addiction – Why Are People Addicted?
Getting addicted to opioids can happen to almost anyone for many reasons. While some feel the opioid addiction may be genetic, there are other reasons why people get addicted and stay addicted. The most common reasons people get addicted to opioids are: Pain Relief Opioids can be very effective at relieving pain and are used…
Read MoreColumbia TN Suboxone Clinic Now Accepting United Healthcare TennCare
We have great news for people with TennCare United Healthcare health insurance! We are now accepting TennCare United Healthcare patients for addiction treatment! New patients are welcome. YOUR SUBOXONE TREATMENT WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY (SAME-DAY) UPON SEEING OUR SUBOXONE DOCTORS. Your addiction treatment can be fully covered at Recovery Care of Columbia if you have United…
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