Safe Start Program
Medication-Assisted Treatment
We believe that medication-assisted treatment can help individuals in early recovery. These are scientifically proven tools to help those struggling with opioid use disorder and/or alcohol use disorder.
The Safe Start Program
Our response to the opioid epidemic includes the use of pharmacotherapies. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has provided approval markers for three pharmacotherapy medications in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). These medications are known throughout behavioral healthcare as Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT).
Here at Cumberland Heights, the application of these medications is known as Safe Start. Our leadership, medical, and multi-disciplinary clinical treatment teams have adopted the use of Naltrexone and Buprenorphine as a part of treatment options available for those patients affected by OUD. We believe that the successful use of medication can increase the opportunity for our patients to remain abstinent and build successful trajectories of recovery remission.
Cumberland Heights uses nationally recognized, evidence-based practices to support long-term recovery.
Over the last 10 years, we have witnessed the tragic effects of opioids throughout our communities. According to the CDC, in 2018, an estimated 67,367 people died from opioid-related overdoses, with an estimated 31,335 overdose deaths attributed to the abuse of synthetic narcotics (fentanyl). Within Tennessee, an estimated 1,307 people died from opioid-related overdoses in 2018. These deaths accounted for a rate of 19.9 deaths per 100,000 persons, which remains higher than the national average of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 persons (NIDA, 2020). Additionally, Tennessee has seen increases in both fentanyl-related overdose deaths (77 deaths in ’12 to 827 deaths in ’18) and heroin related overdose deaths (50 deaths in ’12 to 369 deaths in ’18) (CDC, 2020).
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As a preeminent leader in clinically excellent, evidence-based practices and recovery success stories, Cumberland Heights is also Tennessee’s first ASAM-accredited treatment program. Our team of experienced addiction professionals will tailor a plan for your needs.
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You're taking the first step on your path to recovery. Reach out to us today by phone or by submitting the form below to initiate the admission process. Our team is available to answer your questions & provide the support you need to get started.
Confidential Assessment
Speak with our admissions team and complete a confidential assessment to discuss your needs and challenges. This step helps us determine the most appropriate level of care and treatment options.​
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We ensure transparency and support from the start. After setting a treatment plan, we will schedule your admission, clarify any financial responsibilities, and help you find the right care - no matter who it's with.
