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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,…
Read MoreEssential 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…
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 MoreWhich is Cheaper: Active Addiction or Online Addiction Treatment?
In today’s digital age information about online addiction treatment is everywhere. Generally, people talk about how and where to get treatment, what’s involved, how it works, etc. Yet, rarely do we see the financial aspects of online addiction treatment. Since 1999, more than 932,000 Americans have died from a drug overdose. In 2020, nearly 75%…
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 MoreTennCare Virtual Suboxone Clinic
TennCare Virtual Suboxone Clinic – Recovery Care Clinics of Tennessee Opioid addiction is a grave public health crisis that has affected countless lives across the United States. The good news is that effective treatments like Suboxone (a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone) have shown remarkable results in helping individuals overcome opioid dependence. The cost of…
Read MoreSame Day Suboxone Treatment Online for All of Tennessee
Same day Suboxone treatment online for anyone who lives in the state of Tennessee. Using your TennCare Medicaid health insurance (AmeriGroup, BlueCare and United Healthcare) you can literally get same day Suboxone treatment online with no out of pocket costs. Same day Suboxone treatment online, also known as telemedicine, offers a number of advantages for…
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 MoreWhat 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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