How Suboxone Helps Reduce Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms in Tennessee

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On December 24, 2025

Fear of withdrawal is one of the biggest reasons people delay getting help for opioid addiction. If you’re searching for ways to manage withdrawal safely, understanding how Suboxone helps reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms in Tennessee can make the decision to start treatment feel less overwhelming.

At Nashville Addiction Clinic, we work with patients every day who are terrified of getting sick, losing control, or being unable to function for work or family. Suboxone—used correctly under medical supervision—can significantly reduce these fears and help people stabilize without suffering.

Why Opioid Withdrawal Feels So Intense

Opioid withdrawal happens when the brain and body stop receiving opioids they’ve grown dependent on. This process can cause both physical and emotional symptoms, including:

Muscle aches and body pain
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Sweating, chills, and restlessness
Anxiety, panic, or depression
Insomnia and extreme fatigue
Intense cravings

For many people in Murfreesboro, Franklin, Jackson, Johnson City, Bartlett, and Hendersonville, these symptoms make quitting opioids feel impossible—especially without medical support.

What Is Suboxone and How Does It Work?

Suboxone is an FDA-approved medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It contains two ingredients:

Buprenorphine, which partially activates opioid receptors
Naloxone, which helps prevent misuse

Buprenorphine works by calming the brain’s opioid receptors without producing the same high as full opioids like heroin, fentanyl, or oxycodone. This allows Suboxone to:

Reduce withdrawal symptoms
Decrease cravings
Stabilize brain chemistry

You can learn more about how medications for opioid use disorder work from the FDA and SAMHSA.

How Suboxone Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms

1. Eases Physical Discomfort

Suboxone helps relieve many of the most painful withdrawal symptoms, such as muscle aches, stomach issues, and chills. Patients often report feeling “normal enough” to function again.

2. Reduces Cravings

By partially activating opioid receptors, Suboxone lowers intense cravings that can lead to relapse—especially during the first days of stopping opioid use.

3. Supports Emotional Stability

Withdrawal isn’t just physical. Anxiety, fear, and depression are common. Suboxone helps smooth emotional highs and lows, making recovery feel more manageable.

4. Allows a Safer Transition

Suboxone can be safely started when transitioning from opioids such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, Percocet, OxyContin, morphine, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, kratom, 7-OH, and other opioids—when guided by a licensed provider.

Does Suboxone Stop Withdrawal Completely?

Suboxone doesn’t always eliminate every symptom, but it dramatically reduces the severity of withdrawal for most patients. Instead of being debilitating, symptoms are often mild enough to allow people to:

Go to work
Care for children
Sleep and eat regularly
Focus on recovery

This is one of the main reasons Suboxone is recommended by public health organizations like SAMHSA and regulated by the DEA.

Starting Suboxone Through Telemedicine in Tennessee

Many people don’t realize they can start Suboxone 100% online in Tennessee and get a prescription today.

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
View all insurance plans we accept and self-pay pricing
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.

If you would like to speak to someone about our telemedicine Suboxone program, please call or text us at (615) 927-7802. You can also message us securely on the Spruce Health mobile app.

How Telemedicine Makes a Difference

Telemedicine allows patients to:

Avoid long drives or clinic wait times
Start treatment privately from home
Get same-day prescriptions when appropriate
Access care even in rural or underserved areas

At Nashville Addiction Clinic, all appointments are conducted through secure video visits, making treatment accessible across the state.

Who Benefits Most From Suboxone Treatment?

Suboxone treatment may be a good option if you:

Fear opioid withdrawal
Have tried quitting before and relapsed
Use opioids to avoid getting sick
Lack transportation to a clinic
Need discreet, confidential care
Are covered by TennCare Medicaid, commercial insurance, or self-pay

Many patients come to us after buying Suboxone or pills on the street just to function. Medical treatment provides a safer, legal, and more stable path forward.

Why Patients Trust Nashville Addiction Clinic

Choosing the right provider matters—especially when you’re vulnerable.

Our Experience and Credentials Include:

Accredited by The Joint Commission
Clinic owners are in long-term recovery
Over 260 Google Reviews (from real patients)
Recipient of Tennessee’s first Virtual OBOT medical license
Same-day Suboxone prescriptions
Statewide award winner of the 2025 Best of Tennessee award for substance abuse treatment
Over 1000 patients served since 2019
Accepts most commercial/employee health plans, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield (all U.S. states), Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, as well as all TennCare Medicaid plans: Amerigroup Community Care, BlueCare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Wellpoint Community Care.
Overnight Suboxone delivery is available in most areas (a delivery fee applies)
A compassionate team of caring doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors, and administrators who provide judgement-free care, some who are in recovery.
Same-day appointments available every Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (based on availability)
Evening appointments every Monday and Wednesday until 9:00 PM

Our helpful staff is happy to answer any questions you may have. Call us or send us a text at (615) 927-7802, or message us securely using the Spruce Health mobile app.

Feeling nervous about starting telemedicine addiction treatment? Learn what to expect during your first Suboxone telemedicine appointment.

Common Questions About Suboxone and Withdrawal

Will I be sick before starting Suboxone?

You may need to be in mild withdrawal before your first dose. Your provider will guide you step by step to minimize discomfort.

Is Suboxone just replacing one drug with another?

No. Suboxone is a medically supervised treatment that stabilizes the brain and supports recovery, not intoxication.

How long do I need to take Suboxone?

Treatment length varies by person. Your provider will work with you on a plan that fits your goals and circumstances.

Can TennCare cover Suboxone treatment?

Yes. Many TennCare plans cover Suboxone telemedicine appointments at Nashville Addiction Clinic.

Is online treatment private?

Yes. All visits are confidential and HIPAA-compliant. Your employer or family is not notified.

You Don’t Have to Face Withdrawal Alone

Opioid withdrawal doesn’t have to control your decisions or your future. With proper medical care, it can be managed safely and with dignity.

If you’re searching for answers about withdrawal and Suboxone, help is available now through Nashville Addiction Clinic—without judgment, travel, or unnecessary suffering.

You can start today and benefit from:

You can review insurance and pricing details before scheduling, so there are no surprises.

If you have TennCare Medicaid insurance, your treatment and medication costs are typically $0. If you have commercial health insurance, we will provide you with a treatment cost estimate before scheduling your first telemedicine appointment. If you don’t have health insurance, we offer biweekly and monthly payment plans.