For many, opioid use disorder, or OUD, isn’t just about dependence on a substance. It’s about the untreated depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition that’s been driving the cycle for years.
Starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an exciting step in the recovery process. It shows how committed you are to recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD), but it’s not the end of the road.
Committing to recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) is a big step for many people living with the condition. Recovery is a long road, and it isn’t always easy. The idea of returning to use can be scary, but having a plan in place will empower you to succeed in recovery.
The role of trauma in opioid addiction is strong, but how can medication-assisted treatment (MAT) help? By utilizing medications such as Suboxone or Sublocade, the mind becomes free to explore fearful and traumatic memories, making them treatable.
In 2022, 1455 people in Knox County, Tennessee, visited the emergency room for a nonfatal opioid overdose. It is possible to overdose on any opioid, however, the stronger the substance is, the greater the risk becomes. At ReVIDA® Recovery, we provide lifesaving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to people in Appalachia living with opioid use disorder (OUD). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
