Recovery Care of Columbia Receives Tennessee’s First Virtual OBOT Medical License for Addiction Treatment

Columbia, TN – December 9, 2024 – Recovery Care of Columbia has made history by becoming the first facility in Tennessee to receive a virtual Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) medical license. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and expand access to innovative addiction treatment.

The virtual OBOT license allows Recovery Care of Columbia to provide high-quality addiction care to patients across Tennessee through a fully remote model. This ensures that individuals in rural or underserved areas, where access to in-person addiction treatment can be limited, can receive life-saving care without the barriers of distance and transportation.

Under the virtual OBOT model, patients can connect with licensed medical professionals through secure telehealth platforms for consultations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and ongoing support. The clinic’s approach integrates personalized treatment plans with evidence-based care, focusing on medications such as buprenorphine and naloxone alongside counseling and behavioral therapy.

The opioid crisis continues to be a significant public health challenge in Tennessee, with thousands of lives lost each year to overdose. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, expanding access to effective treatment options is critical to reversing these trends. Recovery Care of Columbia’s virtual OBOT license is a critical component in this fight, offering scalable and accessible solutions to individuals and families in need

“We’re proud to lead the way in virtual addiction treatment in Tennessee,” said Drew Bourke, Co-Owner/President. “This special medical license not only validates the quality and impact of our commitment to helping with the opioid epidemic but provides an easy path to treatment for anyone living in Tennessee who needs addiction treatment.”

For more information about Recovery Care of Columbia’s virtual OBOT services, visit https://nashvilleaddictionclinic.com or contact Jon Stolzer, Co-Owner/CEO, (615) 927-7802, [email protected].

About Recovery Care of Columbia:

Recovery Care of Columbia has been a leading provider of evidence-based addiction treatment in Tennessee since 2021 and is a TennCare-certified BeSMART and BMAT addiction treatment provider. Committed to compassionate patient care, the clinic offers medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and comprehensive support via telemedicine to help patients achieve long-term recovery. TennCare Medicaid and all major insurance is accepted for treatment.