Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment | Nashville Addiction Clinic
Telemedicine Suboxone treatment is revolutionizing access to care for those struggling with opioid addiction in Tennessee. At Nashville Addiction Clinic, we provide virtual medication-assisted treatment (TeleMAT) so you can get help from home.
Opioid addiction is a serious, life-threatening disease. Overdose, death, chronic health problems, incarceration, and shattered families are tragically common. According to SAMHSA, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) helps improve survival, reduce illicit opioid use, and increase retention in treatment.
If you or someone you love is trapped by opioid cravings, fearful of withdrawal, ashamed, or unsure where to start—read on. This article explains how telemedicine Suboxone treatment works, who can benefit, and why Nashville Addiction Clinic is uniquely equipped to help.
What Is Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment (TeleMAT)?
“Telemedicine Suboxone treatment” (also called TeleMAT at our clinic) combines remote medical care with buprenorphine (Suboxone) and counseling. It’s a form of telemedicine medication-assisted treatment.
Key features:
- Initial and follow-up visits by video or audio call
- Prescribe Suboxone same day
- Send prescriptions to your local pharmacy or deliver overnight
- No in-person clinic visits required
- Counseling and support delivered virtually
Because of recent federal rule changes, prescribing buprenorphine (the active ingredient in Suboxone) via telemedicine is now permitted under certain conditions.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also supports telehealth for substance use disorders.
Why TeleMAT Is a Life-Changing Option in Tennessee
If you live in Nashville, Franklin, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, or Chattanooga, or any part of Tennessee, TeleMAT removes many barriers that prevent people from getting help.
1. No need for dependable transportation
You may live in a rural county, face car trouble, or lack reliable transit. Telemedicine eliminates that barrier.
2. Access for limited-income or TennCare patients
We accept TennCare Medicaid and many commercial health plans. Start here for Medicaid.
If you have commercial insurance:
Register for virtual addiction treatment using commercial health insurance
And for self-pay:
Register for self-pay online addiction treatment
Also see:
View insurance and pricing
3. Fewer excuses, more trust
You may have tried to hide your addiction. Telemedicine gives more privacy. You don’t need to explain in public or drive through your neighborhood to an addiction clinic.
4. Rapid initiation, minimal delay
At our clinic, Suboxone medications are typically prescribed the same day as your first appointment. Your local pharmacy or overnight delivery will supply the medication.
5. Comprehensive, sustainable care
Recovery is more than just a pill. We pair Suboxone with counseling, therapeutic support, and a caring team-led approach.
How Does Suboxone Treat Opioid Addiction?
Suboxone is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, approved by the FDA for opioid dependence.
- Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist: reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing the same high.
- Naloxone helps deter misuse.
- It is safer than full-opioid options, with lower risk of overdose—even when used long term under medical supervision.
- The dose can be adjusted based on your individual needs. The FDA is clarifying labeling so that providers understand that doses above 24 mg/day are not necessarily prohibited when clinically appropriate.
Importantly, abrupt discontinuation can lead to withdrawal; Suboxone must be used under medical supervision.
SAMHSA emphasizes that medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone) work best when combined with counseling and behavior therapy.
Why Nashville Addiction Clinic Is Your Trusted TeleMAT Partner
Six years of stable service
We’ve been helping Tennesseans recover since 2019. Over time, we’ve honed our protocols and built trust.
Over 1,000 Tennesseans served
From Memphis to Johnson City, Jackson to Knoxville, hundreds of people across the state have trusted us with their recovery.
First in Tennessee with a virtual medical license
We were the first clinic in Tennessee licensed to deliver addiction treatment entirely through telemedicine.
No in-person visits ever required
You’ll never be forced to come into a clinic or driving through traffic. All care is remote and convenient.
250+ five-star reviews
See what people say here: Read our over 250 five-star patient reviews on Google
Accredited and clinically grounded
We’re The Joint Commission–accredited. Our counselors all hold master’s degrees or higher. Our founders are in active recovery and built this clinic out of experience and compassion.
Team with real passion & lived insight
Our staff have years of experience treating opioid addiction. Our leadership has walked the path themselves and rejects judgment in favor of empathy.
Keys to life-long recovery
We believe successful recovery hinges on three pillars:
- Suboxone / medication to stabilize your brain
- Counseling & therapy to heal underlying causes
- A recovery team to support and guide you
Start Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment Today With Nashville Addiction Clinic
- Register for Suboxone Telemedicine using TennCare Medicaid
- Register for virtual Suboxone treatment using commercial insurance
- Register for online Suboxone therapy as a self-pay patient
- Register as a returning patient
- Apply for our Sliding-Scale Program
- Kratom and 7-OH Addiction Explained
- View insurance we accept and self-pay pricing
- See how Suboxone Telemedicine Appointments Work
- Read our 260+ five-star reviews on Google
- Message us securely on the Spruce Health mobile app
- Meet Our Team
- We accept most commercial/employee health plans, such as BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, as well as all TennCare Medicaid insurance: Amerigroup Community Care, BlueCare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Wellpoint Community Care.
- Experience a safe transition from hydrocodone, oxycodone/OxyContin, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, morphine, Kratom, 7-OH (7-Hydroxy-opioids), Tramadol, Opana, codeine, oxymorphone, Tramadol, Percocet, and other opioids.
- Read about our Joint Commission accreditation
- Learn about Nashville Addiction Clinic’s 2025 Best of Tennessee award
How Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment Works at Our Clinic
Step 1: Register & schedule
Choose the registration type matching your insurance:
You can also Apply for our Sliding-Scale Program if finances are tight.
Step 2: Secure video or audio appointment
We’ll send you a secure link via Spruce Health app or phone. No travel, no waiting rooms.
Step 3: Clinical evaluation
A clinician assesses your opioid use history, physical and mental health, and supports you into a safe induction of Suboxone.
Step 4: Same-day prescription
If eligible, we write your Suboxone prescription that same day. Your local pharmacy or overnight delivery will get you stocked.
Step 5: Counseling & follow-up
You’ll receive scheduled virtual counseling sessions, check-ins, and dose adjustments as needed. You never have to come in person.
If you return later as a continuing patient:
Register as a returning patient
Who Can Benefit from Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment?
- Men or women age 18 to 65 (though most of our core audience is 18–45)
- Those with opioid dependence from heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, OxyContin, Percocet, codeine, methadone, Kratom, and all derivatives
- People who fear withdrawal, chasing pills, or overdose
- Individuals with financial constraints, transportation challenges, or Medicaid insurance
- Persons with prior legal or criminal justice involvement
- People striving to maintain a job, family, or dignity
- Loved ones seeking treatment for a friend or relative
Even if you’ve tried street-purchased Suboxone or attempted clean detox, TeleMAT offers a medically supervised, dependable path forward.
Benefits of Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment
| Benefit | Explanation |
| Convenience & accessibility | No in-person travel; care delivered to your phone or computer |
| Privacy & anonymity | Fewer social barriers or stigma |
| Rapid access | Same-day prescriptions and immediate support |
| Clinical compliance | We follow DEA and SAMHSA telehealth guidelines |
| Lower risk | Buprenorphine has a safer overdose profile than full opioids |
| Durable recovery support | Ongoing counseling and monitoring help prevent relapse |
| Regulatory flexibility | Recent rules allow a six-month initial buprenorphine supply via telehealth |
FAQs — Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment
What is “telemedicine Suboxone treatment”?
It’s the practice of prescribing Suboxone (buprenorphine + naloxone) remotely—over video or audio—with integrated counseling and follow-up.
Is it legal to prescribe Suboxone via telehealth?
Yes. DEA and HHS rules now allow initial buprenorphine prescribing via telemedicine (audio or video) under certain conditions, with limits on duration and documentation.
What if I live in rural Tennessee, like in Cookeville or Johnson City?
TeleMAT is ideal in rural settings. You won’t have to drive long distances; your medication is delivered or mailed.
Can I use TennCare Medicaid?
Yes—register via our TennCare telemedicine Suboxone program.
What if I don’t have insurance or can’t afford full cost?
We offer self-pay options and a Sliding-Scale Program to reduce financial burden.
Will I need to attend counseling sessions?
Yes, counseling is a core part of recovery and mandated under 42 CFR 8.12 for OTPs.
What if I’ve been taking heroin, fentanyl, or methadone?
We help you transition safely. The switch is typically painless under medical supervision, gradually tapering you onto Suboxone.
How soon can I get Suboxone?
In most cases, we prescribe the same day as your first appointment.
What is the risk of overdose?
When used correctly, Suboxone has a lower overdose risk compared to full opioid agonists. Yet misuse or combining with other depressants can be dangerous. That’s why supervision, counseling, and medical oversight are essential. FDA labeling warns about respiratory depression, especially in opioid-naïve patients.
The Reality of Opioid Addiction — Don’t Wait
Opioid addiction kills. Each overdose, hospital admission, or brush with the law chips away at your life, your dreams, your family. Many people never reach out because they think they’re unworthy or believe they must detox “cold turkey.” That misconception kills lives.
Through TeleMAT, we remove obstacles, stigma, and shame. You can start treatment without leaving home, without explaining to coworkers, without risking relapse during the journey.
Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment at Nashville Addiction Clinic
If you’re ready to break free from opioid dependence, the pathway is now within reach. Call or text (615) 927-7802 to ask questions or get started. You can also message us securely via the Spruce Health app.
Whether you’re in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Bristol, or any Tennessee city—relief is just a call or click away.
Or begin registration now:
You deserve compassionate, competent care. Let us walk with you on the path to lasting recovery.
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