Opioid 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,…

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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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Is Inpatient Addiction Treatment Better than Outpatient Addiction Treatment?

According to the web: Inpatient addiction treatment is a type of addiction treatment where the patient lives at the treatment center for the duration of their treatment. This type of treatment is typically recommended for people with severe addiction or co-occurring mental health conditions. Inpatient addiction treatment can provide a safe and supportive environment where…

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What is Precipitated Withdrawal?

Precipitated withdrawal is a sudden and severe onset of opioid withdrawal symptoms that can occur when someone takes a medication that blocks the effects of opioids, such as buprenorphine or naloxone, before they have completely detoxed from opioids. The key word here is “before”. When someone transitions to Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) after recent moderate…

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How to Find a Suboxone Clinic Near You

If you are struggling with opioid addiction, you may be considering getting help from an online Suboxone clinic in Tennessee. Suboxone is a medication that can help to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making it easier to quit opioids. Suboxone medications work in two different ways: Suboxone’s buprenorphine “can virtually eliminate opioid withdrawal symptoms” according…

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What is a Suboxone Doctor Online?

A Suboxone doctor online provides addiction treatment using Suboxone via telemedicine

Finding a Suboxone doctor online can be a challenge. A Google search does not always provide the results we’re looking for. A Suboxone doctor online is typically a physician at a clinic licensed to provide Suboxone telemedicine treatment to patients in their local state, such as Tennessee. And, just because you find a Suboxone doctor…

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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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TennCare Suboxone Telemedicine Program Reaching All of Tennessee

  Recovery Care launched its TennCare Suboxone Telemedicine Program in fourth quarter of 2022 and the results are very exciting! We’ve asked Recovery Care co-owner Drew Bourke a few questions about this exciting telemedicine addiction program that accepts TennCare insurance. Question: In just a matter of a few months Recovery Care has provided Suboxone Telemedicine…

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