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Virtual Suboxone Treatment | Nashville Addiction Clinic

Working-class Tennessee father attending a virtual Suboxone treatment session on his phone at his kitchen table.

Virtual Suboxone treatment offers hope and healing for men and women ages 18 to 65 struggling with opioid addiction — right from home. At Nashville Addiction Clinic, we pioneered TeleMAT in Tennessee, making effective opioid use disorder care accessible, private, and convenient for people in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Clarksville who may lack reliable transportation.

The stakes are high: opioid addiction can lead to overdose, death, legal trouble, and collapse of family life. But with proper virtual Suboxone treatment, you can break free.

Why Virtual Suboxone Treatment Matters

The severity of opioid addiction

  • Opioid use disorder carries serious risks of overdose, respiratory depression, and death.
  • The crisis continues: thousands die annually from opioid overdose, and addiction can escalate quietly.
  • Many people started via surgery, pain management, family or peer influence, or prescription misuse.

Obstacles to in-person care

  • You may lack dependable transportation.
  • You might face stigma, shame, or fear of admitting addiction.
  • You may hold TennCare Medicaid or have limited-income health coverage.
  • You might already be buying Suboxone or opioids off the street to manage withdrawal.

Virtual Suboxone treatment removes those barriers — no commuting, no waiting rooms, just real care on your schedule.

What Is Virtual Suboxone Treatment?

Virtual Suboxone treatment is a form of telemedicine Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) delivered remotely through video or phone consultations. It eliminates opioid withdrawal symptoms and reduces cravings, enabling stabilized recovery.

We call our version TeleMAT — Telemedicine-based Medication-Assisted Treatment.

Core components of TeleMAT

  • Medical evaluation and prescription via telehealth
  • Remote supervision and follow-up
  • Counseling and behavioral support
  • Delivery or local pharmacy pick-up of Suboxone

Because the DEA, HHS, and SAMHSA have expanded telehealth flexibility for buprenorphine prescribing, TeleMAT is legally and clinically supported.

How Nashville Addiction Clinic’s Virtual Suboxone Treatment Works

1. Register and attend your first telehealth visit

Use one of our registration paths:

2. Medical evaluation & same-day prescription

During your first telehealth appointment, our licensed physicians will evaluate your opioid history, medical status, and risks. If appropriate, we’ll prescribe Suboxone that same day — you don’t have to come into a clinic. The medication can be sent to your local pharmacy or delivered overnight if needed.

3. Counseling & behavioral support

Medication alone is not enough. We pair your Suboxone treatment with virtual counseling sessions led by master’s-level therapists who specialize in addiction recovery.

4. Ongoing monitoring and support

We maintain close follow-up through telehealth visits, periodic lab or screening checks, and adjustments to your dose as needed.

5. Long-term recovery support

Recovery is sustained through structured treatment, community, counseling, and a team dedicated to your success.

Why Choose Nashville Addiction Clinic’s Virtual Suboxone Treatment

✅ 6+ years of trusted stability

We have a solid track record of providing compassionate, high-quality addiction care in Tennessee for over six years.

✅ First to get virtual addiction license in Tennessee

We are proud to be the first clinic in Tennessee licensed to treat addiction fully virtually via telemedicine.

✅ Over 1,000 Tennesseans helped

More than 1,000 people across Tennessee have already regained control of their lives through our program.

✅ Accredited & reviewed

We hold Joint Commission accreditation and have earned over 250 five-star patient reviews on Google. See them here: Read our reviews.

✅ Kind, respectful, experience-driven staff

Our owners are in active recovery and we built the clinic after experiencing negative treatment elsewhere. We treat every patient with dignity. Meet our team: Meet our kind, supportive, non-judgemental staff.

✅ Master’s-level counseling

We employ counselors with master’s degrees who deeply understand addiction, trauma, and mental health issues — exactly the support people in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Johnson City, Jackson, and Franklin may need.

✅ All-online, no clinic visits needed

You’ll never have to step foot in a clinic — everything is virtual from assessment to prescription.

✅ Keys to lifelong recovery

We emphasize that long-term success is built on Suboxone stabilization, counseling, peer support, and a committed clinical team.

✅ Flexible payment & sliding-scale

We accept commercial insurance, TennCare Medicaid, and self-pay. Need assistance? Apply for our Sliding-Scale Program.

✅ Easy for returning patients

If you’ve been with us before, you can register as a returning patient.

The Process of Transitioning — Painlessly

One of the biggest fears is “Will I suffer terrible withdrawals during the switch?” The good news is: with virtual Suboxone treatment, transitioning from hydrocodone, morphine, heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, OxyContin, Percocet, Kratom, 7-OH, or any opioid can often be handled with minimal discomfort.

  • Our clinicians determine your optimal micro-induction or standard induction protocol
  • We monitor symptoms and adjust dosing
  • Counseling support helps you manage cravings, mood, and anxiety
  • Close follow-up ensures safety

Many clients report they would rather stop chasing pills or avoid using heroin just to stay stable — virtual Suboxone treatment frees you from that grind.

Register for Virtual Suboxone Treatment Today

Evidence & Legal Foundation

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is widely recognized as the gold standard for opioid use disorder, with superior outcomes compared to abstinence-only approaches. 
  • Telehealth-delivered MAT has been shown to produce retention rates and outcomes similar to in-person care. 
  • Recent rules by DEA, HHS, and SAMHSA now permit clinicians to initiate buprenorphine via telehealth (audio-visual or audio-only) for up to a 6-month supply as long as federal requirements are met.
  • Regulatory flexibility first introduced during COVID-19 has been made permanent under new telemedicine rules. 

These changes mean virtual Suboxone treatment is both evidence-based and legally supported — not a fringe option.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I start virtual Suboxone treatment if I have TennCare Medicaid?

Yes — register via our TennCare path here: TennCare Suboxone telemedicine appointments.

Q: Do I need to visit a clinic ever?

No. You’ll receive all care virtually — evaluation, prescription, counseling, and follow-up.

Q: Will I have withdrawal symptoms when switching?

Our protocols aim to minimize discomfort. Most patients report manageable symptoms and relief of craving.

Q: Can Suboxone stop overdose risk?

While Suboxone doesn’t eliminate all risk, it greatly reduces overdose risk by blocking higher-potency opioids and preventing relapse cycles.

Q: How fast can I start treatment?

Often on the same day as your first appointment we can prescribe Suboxone to your pharmacy or deliver it overnight.

Q: Will insurance cover this?

We work with commercial health insurance, TennCare Medicaid, and offer self-pay or sliding-scale options. See insurance and pricing.

Q: What cities do you serve?

We serve patients across Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Jackson, and Johnson City.

Q: What if I’ve had legal issues or am a felon?

We support people with criminal histories — your past does not disqualify you from compassionate, evidence-based care.

Final Encouragement & Call to Action

If you or someone you care about is trapped in the cycle of chasing pills, battling heroin, or terrified of withdrawal — virtual Suboxone treatment offers a safer, dignified path forward. At Nashville Addiction Clinic, our TeleMAT model transforms how Tennessee gets care.

You’re not alone — our staff are passionate, experienced, and have walked parts of this path themselves. We treat every patient with respect and empathy.

Take your first step now: call or text us at (615) 927-7802 or message us securely through the Spruce Health mobile app.

Don’t wait. Break free from opioid addiction and reclaim your life.

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