Addiction Treatment in Chattooga County

Serving Chattooga County, Georgia

Chattooga County is located in Northwest Georgia with Summerville as its county seat. Our Ringgold clinic is approximately 45 minutes north. Telehealth appointments are recommended for established patients to maintain consistent care while minimizing travel.

How Treatment Works

Restoration Recovery provides outpatient addiction treatment — no residential stay, no detox facility. You visit our Ringgold clinic for appointments and go home the same day. Follow-up visits step down from weekly to every two weeks to monthly.

Your first visit typically takes 2 to 3 hours and follows a four-step flow: intake (DSM-5 assessment + COWS score for opioid use disorder), counseling, a doctor evaluation, and a same-day Suboxone prescription (Sublocade and Brixadi injections are ordered per-patient and administered at a follow-up visit). Follow-up visits are shorter and can often be done via telehealth from home — helpful for Chattooga County residents who want to minimize travel or have heavy work schedules.

What We Treat

We provide evidence-based treatment for addiction to opioids and opioid-like substances including heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco), morphine, codeine, tramadol, and prescription painkillers.

We also treat alcohol use disorder, stimulant dependence (cocaine, methamphetamine, Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse), benzodiazepine dependence (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium), cannabis use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our Chattanooga clinic treats anxiety, depression, and trauma with or without addiction treatment. The first visit for that care is in person there; after that, visits can be by telehealth.

Kratom & 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) Addiction

Kratom and its concentrated derivative 7-OH are increasingly available and can cause opioid-like physical dependence with severe withdrawal symptoms. Our providers have experience treating kratom and 7-OH dependence with MAT and clinical support tailored to its distinct withdrawal profile.

Medications We Prescribe

• Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) — daily film or tablet for opioid use disorder. Reduces cravings and prevents withdrawal so you can function normally.
• Sublocade (extended-release buprenorphine) — once-monthly injection for patients who prefer not to take daily medication.
• Brixadi (extended-release buprenorphine) — weekly or monthly injection for opioid use disorder. Flexible dosing intervals.
• Vivitrol (naltrexone) — once-monthly injection for alcohol use disorder.
• Oral medications for alcohol use disorder — acamprosate, naltrexone, and disulfiram — are also prescribed as daily alternatives to the monthly Vivitrol injection.

Cities We Serve in Chattooga County

• Summerville
• Menlo

Insurance & Cost

We accept most major insurance plans including TennCare, Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare. Most patients pay little to nothing out of pocket. Verify your coverage or call 423-498-2000 before your first visit.

Why Choose Restoration Recovery

• CARF accredited (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)
• Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia
• HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant — your treatment is confidential
• Experienced MAT providers
• Four clinic locations with same-week appointments
• Telehealth available for follow-up care from home
• Integrated hepatitis C treatment for enrolled patients

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a outpatient addiction treatment clinic serving Chattooga County?

Yes. Restoration Recovery's Ringgold clinic serves Chattooga County residents with Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi, and Vivitrol treatment, counseling, and telehealth follow-ups. Request an appointment or call 423-498-2000 to get started.

How do Chattooga County residents start treatment?

Call 423-498-2000 or submit an appointment request online. Most patients are scheduled within the same week, and patients starting medication-assisted treatment leave their first visit with a prescription.

Will my treatment be confidential?

Yes. All treatment at Restoration Recovery is protected by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 — the strictest federal privacy standard for substance use treatment. Your records cannot be shared without your written consent, except in limited cases the law allows, such as a medical emergency or a court order.

What insurance do you accept for Chattooga County residents?

We accept TennCare, Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, Ambetter, United Healthcare, and most major commercial plans. Check your coverage here.

Do I need to stop using opioids before my first appointment?

You do not need to be completely off opioids before coming in. Your provider will evaluate where you are and guide you through a safe transition onto Suboxone. In most cases, you should be in early withdrawal before your first dose — your provider will explain exactly what to expect.

Can Chattooga County residents do follow-up appointments from home?

Yes. After your initial in-person evaluation, many follow-up visits can be conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth from your phone, tablet, or computer.