Addicted Nashville
Dopesick Withdrawals are Killer in Nashville Opioid Crisis
If you haven’t watched Dopesick on Hulu yet, you’re really missing out. Never has there been a more perfect expose’ (turned into a very entertaining drama) about the opioid epidemic and its relationship to OxyContin. OxyContin is the pain medication manufactured and marketed by the Sackler family, private owners of Purdue Pharma. Years ago, we…
Read MoreWe Have a Thinking Problem, Not a Drug Problem
When I entered treatment on November 1, 2013 I was convinced that just as soon as my drug problem was solved, all of my problems would be solved. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Not to mention, it took me 7 attempts to get clean, all of which failed until I combined three…
Read MoreIt’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 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 MorePain vs. Opioid Withdrawal – Can You Tell the Difference? Part 1 of 2
Not so long ago I was in Florida with my family, staying with relatives in a rented condo on the beach. What should have been a nice vacation turned out to be a nightmare for both me and my family. I was running low on my pain meds, again. This was not new to me…
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 MoreThe Coronavirus and Recovery – Staying Connected While We’re Apart
Whether you’re new to recovery or a veteran, you’re no doubt experiencing some withdrawal from lack of human interaction. Some people may not realize it, but community and human interaction are two of the most powerful aspects of successful alcohol and drug recovery. Why is interaction so important to our recovery? Remember the days of…
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