Sublocade vs Suboxone: Which Treatment Is Right for You?
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson The opioid epidemic that has been raging across the country for years isn’t new. Opioids have impacted the people of Appalachia and beyond. We can’t undo the hurt opioids have caused people, but we can […]
Snorting Opioids: Understanding the Dangers
In 2022, over 3,000 people died of an opioid overdose in Tennessee alone. This is the worst-case scenario. Even when you survive, there are still plenty of risks associated with illicit opioid use. Different methods for opioid consumption come with their own risks. Snorting opioids has unique dangers. At ReVIDA® Recovery, we don’t just prescribe […]
Managing Triggers During Opioid Recovery: Practical Tips for Patients
Over 70,000 Tennesseans are estimated to be living with opioid use disorder (OUD). Every one of these people has feelings or experiences that remind them of opioids. These reminders make them want to take opioids, even when they’re in recovery and trying to avoid returning to use. At ReVIDA® Recovery, we understand that overcoming opioid […]
Understanding the Role of MAT Clinics in Your Community and How They Can Help You
In 2022, more than 2,000 people in Virginia died from an opioid overdose. The opioid epidemic has taken far too many lives from the people of Appalachia. Many of these people were living with opioid use disorder (OUD). With the right treatment and support, people recover from OUD and live healthy, fulfilling lives. By dealing […]
What Happens if You Use While on Sublocade and How It Affects Recovery
An estimated three Tennesseans die from an opioid overdose every single day. No one ever tries opioids thinking that they’ll have an overdose, but it still happens. How do you make sure it doesn’t happen to you? One option for beginning your recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) is to get medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with […]
What to Expect at Your First MAT Clinic Visit: Starting Your Recovery Journey
If you or a loved one have been taking an opioid like heroin, morphine, oxycodone, or fentanyl, and have been trying to quit, it can be extremely difficult. If you’ve tried doing it on your own, and found you can’t, you may be looking into medication-assisted treatment (MAT). It’s important to know that you’re not […]
Different Types of Opioids: Are Some More Harmful Than Others?
They never asked what kind of opioid it was. They didn’t stop to question the details. As parents, friends, and loved ones grieving a life lost to an opioid overdose, they can’t help but wonder – would knowing have made a difference? Now, all that remains is the aching void, the memory of laughter, and […]
Where To Find Narcan in Chattanooga: Accessing the Life-Saving Medication
The opioid epidemic has taken many lives too soon – loved ones who had goals, dreams, and life beyond opioids. When their light is gone, all it leaves is a trail of darkness heading nowhere. What if there was a way to give them a chance to heal, to be revived from an overdose, and […]
Opioids and Depression: How the Connection Affects Mental Health
The brain typically controls our behaviors and makes them make sense, but what happens when things are off? You find yourself feeling down and empty, wondering if anything will bring you light again. The idea of trying a substance like opioids doesn’t seem like a logical path, but as the days of endless sorrow continue […]
