Addict Recovery Nashville
It’s Not Your Fault – Addiction is a Disease
How often does someone who’s addicted hear silly things like, “Don’t you have any willpower? Just quit, it’s not that hard! Put your mind to it and you can do anything!” Trust me, if an addict could simply quit, they would. But, they can’t. It’s just not that easy. When you get addicted, it’s very…
Read MoreHow Does Suboxone Work and Why Do Opioid Addicts Need it?
“Suboxone” is the brand-name for Buprenorphine and Naloxone. There are now multiple generic versions of Suboxone available by prescription from a doctor who obtains an X-DEA license or “X-Waiver” as it is often referred. It is this “XDEA Waiver” that allows them to prescribe Suboxone. This is also reason most general practitioners do not prescribe…
Read MoreManaging Addiction Recovery during COVID
2020 was quite the year here in Nashville. We definitely saw an uptick in relapses as well as new people coming into addiction recovery for the very first time. I think most surprising for 2020 was the number of people who were buying Suboxone on the street, some of which had done a pretty good…
Read MoreYou are Awesome. You Deserve Awesome Recovery
Did you grow up thinking you deserve to be happy? Deserving of good things and great people in your life? To live with joy and be drug-free? Deserving of feeling loved? Or, did you grow up feeling life has dealt you a bad hand? Feeling like you never seem to get exactly what you want?…
Read MoreChanging from Methadone to Suboxone – Is it Safe?
If you’re currently taking methadone for opioid abuse disorder and are considering switching to the much safer Suboxone, there are things you need to know. Where Did Methadone Come From? Methadone was first created in a German lab circa 1937. It has been long rumored that Hitler used Methadone as a pain killer for his…
Read MoreStarting Suboxone from Home with Telemedicine Nashville
There isn’t much good to say about COVID 19, especially knowing how many people are hurting from having their income taken away. Yet, there may be one benefit of COVID 19 that has changed or even possibly saved a few lives – Telemedicine in Nashville. Prior to March 2020 it was confusing at best knowing…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Addiction Treatment Center in Nashville
It’s easy and typical for most any business to say “We’re the best!” and list all the reasons why they are better than their competitor. It’s also easy to forget the purpose and culture of your business when marketing it, choosing promotion over intent. I know, because I’ve done it. It’s easy to forget the…
Read MoreClean for Christmas – Almost
In September 2013 I was seeing a pain doctor who I believe was doing his best with me, despite knowing I was heavily addicted to the medications he was prescribing. or rather, the medications his physicians assistant was prescribing me. A cocktail of 120mg of oxycodone, 60mg of OxyContin and an unknown amount of the…
Read MoreNashville Recovery has Helped Over 1100 Clients with Addiction
When we first got started in October of 1027 we had no idea we’d be fortunate enough to touch so many people. Thanks to a great, caring staff of professionals, we can now say we have helped over 1100 people with addiction. Wow! It all began way back in 2005. Co-owner Drew Bourke lost his…
Read MoreCelebrate National Recovery Month with Nashville Suboxone Recovery
Once per year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) pulls out all the stops in spreading the word about addiction recovery. Not only do they provide assistance to those seeking recovery from opioid abuse disorder, they also provide medical clinics with information and tools to better assist people in recovery. You can…
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