How Telehealth Works With the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

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On December 31, 2025

Understanding how telehealth works with the opioid withdrawal timeline can be the difference between staying stuck in addiction and finally finding relief. For many people in Tennessee, fear of withdrawal symptoms keeps them using opioids longer than they want to. Telehealth-based Suboxone treatment now allows patients to manage withdrawal safely, privately, and from home—often with same-day care.

At Nashville Addiction Clinic, we help patients across Tennessee navigate opioid withdrawal using secure telemedicine, evidence-based care, and compassionate support.

Accredited, Virtual Addiction Treatment for Tennessee

Nashville Addiction Clinic provides evidence-based Suboxone treatment through secure telemedicine, staffed by licensed Tennessee clinicians. No clinic visits required, ever.

Statewide access across Tennessee
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Owned and managed by people in long-term recovery

Understanding the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Opioid withdrawal follows a fairly predictable pattern, though symptoms vary depending on the substance used, duration of use, and individual health factors.

Common Opioid Withdrawal Phases

Early Withdrawal (6–24 hours):

Anxiety and restlessness
Muscle aches
Sweating
Runny nose
Insomnia

Peak Withdrawal (24–72 hours):

Severe cravings
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Chills and hot flashes
Increased heart rate

Post-Acute Withdrawal (Days to Weeks):

Fatigue
Depression
Sleep disturbances
Lingering cravings

For people using fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, kratom, or street Suboxone, the opioid withdrawal timeline can feel overwhelming without medical support.

How Telehealth Fits Into the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Telehealth changes how opioid withdrawal is managed by allowing treatment to begin at the right moment—without traveling to a clinic.

Telehealth Allows Proper Timing for Suboxone

One of the most important parts of withdrawal treatment is timing. Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) must be started once moderate withdrawal begins to avoid precipitated withdrawal.

Telehealth providers:

Assess symptoms in real time via video
Use standardized withdrawal scales
Guide patients on when to take their first dose
Monitor symptoms closely during induction

This approach allows patients in cities like Murfreesboro, Franklin, Jackson, Johnson City, and Bartlett, to start treatment safely from home.

What Happens During a Telehealth Suboxone Induction

Step-by-Step Telehealth Withdrawal Support

Step 1: Online Registration

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.

Not sure if your insurance is accepted? Click here to verify your coverage.

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.

Step 2: Video Appointment
A licensed medical provider reviews:

Opioid use history
Current withdrawal symptoms
Mental and physical health

Step 3: Guided Suboxone Start
Patients are instructed exactly when to take Suboxone based on their position in the opioid withdrawal timeline.

Step 4: Same-Day Prescription
Medication is sent to a local pharmacy or delivered overnight.

This process removes uncertainty and fear from withdrawal.

Why Telehealth Reduces Withdrawal Anxiety

Many people delay treatment because they fear:

Being judged
Experiencing intense withdrawal alone
Taking Suboxone incorrectly

Telehealth addresses these concerns by providing:

Private, judgment-free care
Real-time medical guidance
Same-day access to medication
Ongoing follow-up support

Patients often report that knowing a provider is available dramatically reduces anxiety during withdrawal.

How Suboxone Changes the Withdrawal Timeline

Suboxone works by partially activating opioid receptors, which:

Reduces cravings
Relieves withdrawal symptoms
Prevents euphoria from other opioids

When started correctly through telehealth, Suboxone can:

Shorten the most intense phase of withdrawal
Stabilize patients within hours to days
Allow return to daily responsibilities

This is especially important for working adults, parents, and rural Tennesseans without reliable transportation.

Telehealth Safety and Medical Oversight

Telehealth Suboxone treatment is safe, regulated, and supported by national health authorities including the FDA, DEA, and SAMHSA.

Why Choose Nashville Addiction Clinic for Help with Opioid Withdrawal:

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.

Telemedicine does not mean reduced care—it means accessible care.

Who Benefits Most From Telehealth Withdrawal Care

Telehealth works especially well for people who:

Fear opioid withdrawal
Have used fentanyl or heroin
Bought Suboxone on the street
Lack transportation
Need privacy
Work full-time or care for children

Patients across Tennessee—from urban centers to rural communities—can receive the same level of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really manage opioid withdrawal through telehealth?

Yes. Telehealth providers monitor symptoms, guide Suboxone timing, and provide medical oversight throughout withdrawal.

What if I’m afraid of precipitated withdrawal?

Your provider will help you wait until the correct point in the opioid withdrawal timeline before starting medication.

Does telehealth work for fentanyl withdrawal?

Yes, but fentanyl often requires careful timing and monitoring, which telehealth providers are trained to manage.

Will my employer know I’m getting treatment?

No. Telehealth addiction treatment is private and protected by medical confidentiality laws.

Is Suboxone safe?

Suboxone is FDA-approved and widely used to treat opioid use disorder safely and effectively.

Fast Telehealth for Opioid Withdrawal

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.