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TeleMAT – 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: A Manufactured Crisis
The opioid addiction crisis in the United States is an ongoing tragedy that has left a trail of devastation in its wake. What began as a seemingly innocent solution to pain management has evolved into a full-blown epidemic, claiming lives and tearing apart families and communities across the nation. From rural towns to bustling cities,…
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 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 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…
Read MoreAddiction Treatment for Maury County TN and Beyond
Thanks to telemedicine, Recovery Care of Columbia isn’t limited to only Columbia, TN. While the first month of addiction treatment is generally performed at the clinic per Tennessee State guidelines, Recovery Care can also accommodate people who can’t always make the drive thanks to telemedicine. When COVID-19 became a normal part of our everyday lives,…
Read MoreThe Truth About Suboxone and Addiction Treatment
Recovery Care partners Jon and Drew are not new to recovery or Suboxone treatment. Both Jon and Drew own clinics in the Nashville area, and are actually competitors. Well, sort of. The truth is that if you’re working in the addiction field you probably have a passion for helping people, especially helping those who are…
Read MoreDEA Reports Fentanyl Deaths on the Rise
These pills are everywhere now and look exactly like prescription oxycodone pain pills. People are buying them on the street thinking they’re getting a regulated pill made in a clean pharmacy under strict dosing guidelines. THEY’RE NOT THE SAME PILLS YOU GET AT YOUR PHARMACY – THEY ARE KILLING PEOPLE. We only wish we could…
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