“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.” – Benjamin Alire Sáenz Opioids have been a topic of discussion for years, with both prescription and illicit opioids taking over lives. There has been loss, grief, and heartbreak surrounding this epidemic, and so many Tennessee residents have been affected. In 2022, […]
You grew up knowing certain things about the substances circulating throughout your local Appalachian streets. Your dad had taken oxycodone, fentanyl, and many other forms of pain pills just to manage his constant back pain. After years of working in factories and mines, his body was giving out, but he knew he had to work […]
Are you one of the millions of people who received an opioid prescription this year? Are you curious about the medication and wondering how it’s going to affect your body? If so, you’re in the right place. At ReVIDA® Recovery, our team of experts is highly knowledgeable in all things oxycodone. Before taking any opioids, […]
Using two or more substances is so common that it has a name: polysubstance use. Almost half of all drug overdose deaths are caused by mixing drugs. At ReVIDA Recovery, we know all of these deaths are preventable. We also know that education can save lives – especially when it comes to polysubstance use. Two […]
Oxycodone (Oxycontin®) is an opioid often prescribed for pain management. 43 out of 100 people will receive an oxycodone prescription this year, so if you’ve recently started taking it, you’re not alone. In many cases, this medication can be helpful – not only does it aid in relieving acute or chronic pain, but it can […]
Oxycodone (Oxycontin®), an opioid typically prescribed for pain management, is incredibly popular in the United States. Tennessee is no exception with an estimated 4,715,782 painkiller prescriptions dispensed in 2021. If you’ve recently undergone surgery, are managing an injury, or you’re living with chronic pain, you may have been given a prescription for oxycodone. Taking a […]
Every year in the United States, around 43 out of 100 people receive a prescription for opioids. When taken as prescribed, opioids like oxycodone can provide pain relief while accelerating the healing process. Unfortunately, this medication also has the potential for misuse, especially when purchased or used illicitly. It’s because of this that Tennessee has […]
If you think someone is experiencing an opioid, pain pill, heroin, or any other type of overdose, call 911 immediately. Opioids may have been created for patient care, but somewhere along the way, they became the leader of an epidemic that’s sweeping the states. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 70,000 people in Tennessee […]
Tennessee has seen its fair share of opioid use over the years. At ReVIDA Recovery®, we’re always looking for opportunities to educate others on the consequences of using opioids long-term – especially because of how many problems they’re causing in our community. While the laws for prescribing opioids have gotten stricter over the years, this […]
Oxycodone (Oxycontin®), a prescription pain medication, is currently front and center of America’s opioid epidemic. When misused, oxycodone can lead to dependency, overdose, and even death. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers in 2019. With nearly 108,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021, it’s clear […]
