Is Addiction Similar to Diabetes?

Addiction and Diabetes both require medication for healthy, everyday living. Are there other similarities between addiction and 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…

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TeleMAT – Telemedicine Medication Assisted Treatment with Suboxone

TeleMAT is Telemedicine Medication-Assisted Treatment using Suboxone, alleviating withdrawals and cravings that come with opioid drug abuse

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…

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Opioid 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,…

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Essential Hacks for Overcoming Opioid Addiction

I was a daily opioid abuser for over 13 years. I’ve been clean since January 2014 due to a few simple things I call, “Recovery Hacks”. Anyone can do them. Sadly, most people won’t. They’ll take a shortcut and tell themselves, “Suboxone will do all the work”. More on this later. What started as a…

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Is 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…

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Opioid Addiction – Why Are People Addicted?

opioid addiction - why do people get 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…

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Columbia 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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Addiction 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,…

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The Truth About Suboxone and Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment Solution using Suboxone

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…

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