November 2025 – Starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is often the first real breath of relief after months or years of struggling with opioids. It marks a turning point. But anyone who’s been through recovery knows that once the physical symptoms fade, life still comes with its share of tests.
ReVIDA® Recovery’s Sparta clinic has released a new article, Coping Strategies for MAT Patients, that talks honestly about how to get through those moments. The piece focuses on what happens after someone starts to feel stable — when old triggers or stressful days begin to test progress — and what they can do to stay focused on recovery.
“The work doesn’t end when withdrawal ends,” the article says. “You still have to take care of yourself, stay aware of your emotions, and build new habits that support the life you want.”
At ReVIDA® Recovery, patients in Sparta receive medications such as Suboxone® or Sublocade®, both proven to reduce cravings and make recovery more manageable. Research shows that people who take buprenorphine-based medication are about 40 percent less likely to return to use than those who try to recover without it. Still, the team reminds readers that medication alone isn’t enough. Long-term success means learning new ways to cope, connect, and self-care.
The article begins with a simple idea: know and understand triggers. Some are internal — stress, guilt, loneliness, or painful memories. Others are external — certain people, places, or even songs that bring back associations with use. When clients recognize those moments early, they can prepare for them instead of reacting in the moment.
ReVIDA® counselors encourage patients to jot triggers down, talk them through in therapy, and notice how the body responds. “Awareness gives you space to make a choice,” the article explains. “You don’t have to let old feelings take the lead.”
Readers are also encouraged to create a relapse prevention plan — a short, written reminder of what works when things get tough. It can include phone numbers to call, routines that keep clients steady, or small practices that help calm racing thoughts. Having that plan in place can turn a hard day into a manageable one.
Self-care is another key theme. During active addiction, many people forget what real self-care looks like. ReVIDA® introduces the HALT method as a quick check-in tool: Hungry or thirsty, Angry or anxious, Lonely or isolated, Tired or bored.
If a craving hits, the HALT method helps slow things down. Often, meeting one of those needs — grabbing a meal, taking a short walk, calling someone trusted — is enough to ease the urge. “It’s a small act that can keep a bad moment from becoming a bad decision,” the article says.
The team also reminds readers to celebrate the quiet wins like waking up in the morning clear-headed, going to bed at night at peace, and realizing cravings have passed without notice. Recovery isn’t only about avoiding relapse; it’s about rediscovering oneself piece by piece.
At ReVIDA® Recovery in Sparta, patients receive medication, therapy, and real-world support. Care coordinators help with the basics like housing applications, job leads, and transportation, so clients can focus on healing instead of logistics.
“Recovery takes time,” the article concludes. “But with the right medication, guidance, and community, people really do get their lives back.”
ReVIDA® Recovery offers outpatient MAT programs throughout Tennessee and Virginia, including the Sparta clinic. Same-day appointments are available, and every client is welcomed with understanding and respect.
To learn more about coping strategies or to begin treatment at ReVIDA® Recovery in Sparta, call 423-631-0432.
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ReVIDA® Recovery Sparta
Fancy Kilgore
(931) 222-0139
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161 Mose Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
