AppleGate Recovery

About AppleGate Recovery

AppleGate Recovery in Slidell, Louisiana, is an office-based opioid treatment (OBOT) clinic for adults with opioid use disorder, part of a larger network of clinics across the state. Their care centers on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) paired with substance use counseling, with a whole-patient approach that looks at both physical and mental health. Medical providers are certified through the American Society of Addiction Medicine and work alongside nurse practitioners to build a treatment plan around each person’s needs. Flexible scheduling for check-ins and counseling is meant to make treatment easier to fit around work and family.

Getting started usually moves quickly, with intake appointments often available within 24 to 48 hours after a brief eligibility screening that requires patients to be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID, and show evidence of opioid addiction. The intake runs about two to three hours and includes a medical history review and physical assessment, after which a provider prescribes buprenorphine, Suboxone, or Zubsolv to be filled at a local pharmacy. Ongoing follow-up visits check on dosage, side effects, and overall health, while individual and group counseling is provided in-house at some clinics or through referrals to nearby counselors. As patients progress, staff help them build a support network outside the clinic, including connections to recovery support groups, and the organization accepts most major insurance plans.