Quick answer
Oxycodone is a prescription opioid, and medication for opioid use disorder is the evidence-based treatment for dependence on it. Within 30 miles of Murfreesboro, the SAMHSA locator lists 3 federally certified opioid treatment programs and 29 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine. Rutherford County's overdose deaths have fallen to 70. Here is how to start.
Published: 2026-10-25 Updated: 2026-10-25
Oxycodone is one of the most prescribed opioids in the country, and dependence on it often starts with a legitimate prescription for pain. The treatments with the strongest evidence — the medications approved for opioid use disorder — are close to Murfreesboro. This page explains the options, the local data, and how to take the first step.
What are my options for oxycodone treatment in Murfreesboro?
It depends on whether you want to taper or need a medication-supported stop. If you still take oxycodone as prescribed, a clinician can plan a gradual taper that eases withdrawal. If you have lost control of your use, medication for opioid use disorder is more effective: buprenorphine can be prescribed from an office visit or by telehealth, methadone is dispensed at a certified program — Murfreesboro has three within 30 miles — and naltrexone is an option after the drug has cleared your body. A clinician matches the medication to you.
How opioids are affecting Rutherford County
CDC's provisional county-level data count 70 drug overdose deaths among Rutherford County residents in the 12 months ending March 2026, down from 84 the year before — provisional counts that may be revised. Statewide, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,499 overdose deaths in 2024, a 31% drop from 2023.
Prescription opioids like oxycodone sit at the front of this story, but the danger today is often what is sold as a pill. Counterfeit oxycodone made with fentanyl looks identical to the real thing, which is why someone who thinks they are taking a prescription pain pill can stop breathing.
Medication for opioid use disorder near Murfreesboro
Per NIDA, methadone and buprenorphine reduce withdrawal and craving and lower the risk of dying from an overdose; naltrexone blocks opioids' effects after they leave the body. The SAMHSA locator pull on October 25, 2026 within 30 miles of Murfreesboro lists:
- 3 federally certified opioid treatment programs and 3 offering methadone maintenance
- 29 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine and 22 that use or prescribe naltrexone
- 8 offering detoxification and 7 with residential programs
- 39 offering outpatient care and 23 with intensive outpatient programs
- 27 accepting Medicaid and 11 reporting a sliding fee scale
Counts change as programs open and close, so confirm current openings by phone or on FindTreatment.gov.
Naloxone and safer use
Tennessee's standing order law lets pharmacies provide naloxone without a personal prescription, and 33 of the facilities in the Murfreesboro radius report offering naloxone and overdose education. If someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly: call 911, give naloxone, stay with them, and repeat after 2 to 3 minutes if there is no response. Naloxone cannot reverse xylazine if that sedative is also present, so the 911 call still matters.
Paying for oxycodone treatment in Murfreesboro
TennCare covers medically necessary opioid use disorder treatment for eligible members through BlueCare Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee, or Wellpoint. Of the facilities in the Murfreesboro radius, 27 report accepting Medicaid and 11 report a sliding fee scale. Because Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid, uninsured residents can call or text TN REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789 for state-funded and sliding-scale care.
How to start today
- In an emergency, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. For a crisis, call or text 988, or reach Volunteer Behavioral Health's 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-704-2651.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to talk through medication options with a treatment specialist, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- If you have a prescriber, ask them directly for help tapering or for a referral to medication for opioid use disorder.
- Ask each program whether they offer same-week induction and help getting naloxone before you leave.
Oxycodone dependence responds to treatment as well as any opioid does, and around Murfreesboro the medication is already in place. The step left is the call.
Learn more: drug and alcohol rehab in Murfreesboro, heroin treatment in Murfreesboro, and medication for opioid use disorder.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any facility named above.
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Last updated: Sun Oct 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Frequently asked questions
Can a doctor help me taper off oxycodone?
Yes. If you still take oxycodone as prescribed and want to stop, a clinician can plan a gradual taper rather than an abrupt stop, which reduces withdrawal and craving. If you have lost control of your use or are buying pills, medication for opioid use disorder is more effective than a taper alone. Within 30 miles of Murfreesboro, a FindTreatment.gov pull on October 25, 2026 lists 3 certified opioid treatment programs and 29 buprenorphine prescribers.
What medication is used for oxycodone dependence?
Methadone and buprenorphine reduce withdrawal and craving and lower the risk of dying; naltrexone blocks opioid effects once the drug has cleared your body. NIDA lists all three as FDA-approved for opioid use disorder. In the Murfreesboro radius, 3 programs offer methadone maintenance, 29 facilities prescribe buprenorphine, and 22 use or prescribe naltrexone.
Are counterfeit pills a risk with oxycodone?
Yes. Pills sold as oxycodone outside a pharmacy are frequently counterfeit and made with fentanyl, which is far more potent and can stop breathing. Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and cannot harm someone who has not taken opioids. Thirty-three facilities in the Murfreesboro radius report offering naloxone and overdose education; call 911 and give naloxone if breathing slows.
How serious is overdose in Rutherford County?
CDC's provisional county data count 70 drug overdose deaths among Rutherford County residents in the 12 months ending March 2026, down from 84 the year before. Statewide, Tennessee recorded 2,499 overdose deaths in 2024, down 31% from 2023. Provisional county counts may be revised.
Does TennCare cover oxycodone treatment in Murfreesboro?
For eligible members, TennCare covers medically necessary opioid use disorder treatment, including buprenorphine and methadone, through BlueCare Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee, or Wellpoint. Of the facilities in the Murfreesboro radius, 27 accept Medicaid and 11 report a sliding fee scale. TN REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789 helps uninsured residents find funded programs.