Gateway Recovery Clinic

01/21/2026

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength—please keep going. connects young adults to resources for mental health and substance use, and a supportive community. Visit samhsa.gov/recoverme

01/06/2026

Recovery is possible, and help is available. Substance use treatment offers support, structure, and evidence-based tools to help individuals regain control of their lives.

Treatment isn’t about punishment or failure—it’s about healing, learning new coping skills, and building a healthier future.

Whether someone is seeking help for the first time or returning after a setback, reaching out is a powerful step forward. You don’t have to do this alone—support works, and recovery starts with one decision to ask for help.

12/31/2025

🎆🎉 Happy New Year 🎆🎉

A new year means new days, new chances, and new opportunities for growth. Recovery isn’t about being perfect — it’s about showing up, one day at a time.

As we step into this year, remember: change is possible, hope is real, and support is always within reach. Here’s to progress, healing, and fresh beginnings.

💙 One day. One choice. One step forward.

✨As a reminder our office will be closed Thursday, January 1 and will reopen at 8:00A.M. Friday, January 2 ✨

12/22/2025

🎄 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓶𝓪𝓼 𝓢𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷, 𝓗𝓸𝓹𝓮 𝓘𝓼 𝓢𝓽𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓗𝓮𝓻𝓮 🎄

The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring stress, grief, or reminders of hard seasons. If this time of year feels heavy, please know you are not alone. Recovery and mental wellness are journeys built one step at a time—and choosing to care for yourself is a powerful gift.

At Gateway Recovery Clinic, we believe healing is possible, support matters, and every person deserves compassion, dignity, and hope—especially during the holidays. Whether you’re celebrating progress, starting fresh, or simply getting through the day, your effort matters.

✨ 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: ✨
Our office will be closed on Christmas Day so our team can spend time with loved ones. We will reopen with regular hours following the holiday.
From our hearts to yours, we wish you peace, strength, and moments of comfort this Christmas season. 🎁💙🎅

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘

12/11/2025

✨ Meet Our Providers ✨

Welcome to our page! We’ve noticed some new faces around here, and we’re so glad you’re with us. Today we want to introduce our amazing providers and share a post that highlights what we do and how we support our patients.

Our team includes compassionate, experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals and families through counseling, behavioral health services, and supportive care.

Each provider brings their own strengths, specialties, and personality — but they all share the same goal: to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.

To all our new followers, take a moment to get to know the providers below. 👇

And if you missed this post before, we’re sharing it again because the message is still just as meaningful.

We’re grateful you’re here. 💛

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, just send us a message or give us a call!

Dr. Bailey is a graduate of Morehead State University. She earned her medical degree at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Pikeville. She completed a residency in general psychiatry at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Bailey has been practicing in psychiatry for 12 years. She has extensive experience in the treatment of a broad scope of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In addition to adult psychiatry, Dr. Bailey has significant experience in the treatment of addiction. She is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has voluntary faculty appointments at both the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Pikeville and enjoys teaching medical students as part of her clinical practice.

Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (859) 432-8002.

12/10/2025

✨ Meet Our Providers ✨

Welcome to our page! We’ve noticed some new faces around here, and we’re so glad you’re with us. Today we want to introduce our amazing providers and share a post that highlights what we do and how we support our patients.

Our team includes compassionate, experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals and families through counseling, behavioral health services, and supportive care.

Each provider brings their own strengths, specialties, and personality — but they all share the same goal: to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.

To all our new followers, take a moment to get to know the providers below. 👇

And if you missed this post before, we’re sharing it again because the message is still just as meaningful.

We’re grateful you’re here. 💛

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, just send us a message or give us a call!

Gateway Recovery Clinic would like to introduce one of our addiction medicine specialists, Dr. Sarah Zalone. Dr. Zalone has been providing addiction treatment at our clinic since our opening in 2019.

Dr. Zalone completed her medical degree at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, KY., internal medicine internship, PM&R residency, and Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, KY,

Dr. Zalone provides medical care within the bio-psycho-social framework for persons with addiction, addressing substance-related health conditions and identifying unique needs while prescribing Buprenophine (Sublocade or Suboxone) or Vivitrol (Naltrexone) treatment to appropriate patients. In addition, she makes referrals for counseling/therapy and case management at the clinic when appropriate.

An addiction medicine provider is a physician trained and certified to provide comprehensive care for addiction and substance related disorders, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of such health conditions. Dr. Zalone's specific fellowship training in Addiction Medicine brings a unique quality and understanding of Addiction to our area.

Dr. Zalone is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment please contact our friendly office staff at (859) 432-8002. We look forward to helping you!

12/04/2025

December 2-8 is National Grief Awareness Week. Take this time to learn about the impacts of grief and how to best support family, friends, and loved ones. samhsa.gov/communities/coping-bereavement-grief

11/26/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Gateway Recovery Clinic 🧡

As we move into the holiday season, we know this time of year can bring a mix of emotions—gratitude, stress, family dynamics, grief, and sometimes triggers. Please remember that your well-being matters, and taking care of yourself is important.

Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28th

If you are in recovery, facing mental health challenges, or simply trying to stay grounded through the holidays, please know:

✨ You are not alone
✨ Your feelings are valid
✨ Support is still available

If you experience an emergency during the closure, please contact 911 or your nearest emergency department. For non-emergency support, crisis hotlines are available 24/7:

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and hopeful holiday. 🧡🦃

— Gateway Recovery Clinic

11/13/2025

💉 Thinking About Switching from Suboxone to Injectable Buprenorphine?

If you’re currently taking oral Suboxone, you may be ready for a treatment option that offers more stability and freedom. Injectable buprenorphine provides the same medication—just in a longer-lasting form that’s delivered by your provider.

At Gateway Recovery Clinic, we offer two injectable options:

1️⃣Monthly injections for long-term stability
2️⃣Weekly injections for those who want to try it first before fully committing

Here are some reasons patients are making the switch:

✅ Freedom from daily dosing
No more remembering to take your medication every day. One injection keeps you covered for a week or a month at a time.

✅ Steady medication levels
Injections provide consistent buprenorphine levels, helping reduce cravings and prevent mild withdrawal symptoms between doses.

✅ Less risk of loss or misuse
No take-home medication means less worry about theft, loss, or temptation.

✅ More privacy and less stigma
Nothing to carry or store at home—just one quick visit for your injection.

✅ Supports long-term recovery
Fewer daily reminders of addiction and more time to focus on work, family, and wellness.

💬 Still unsure?
Our weekly injectable option is a great way to test how you feel before switching to the monthly shot.

✨ Freedom. Stability. Recovery — one injection at a time.

📍Gateway Recovery Clinic
Helping you move forward with confidence.

11/12/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦?

ᴡᴇ ᴏꜰᴛᴇɴ ʀᴜɴ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜɪꜱ Qᴜᴇꜱᴛɪᴏɴ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ᴊᴜꜱᴛɪᴄᴇ ɪɴᴠᴏʟᴠᴇꜱ ᴘᴀᴛɪᴇɴᴛꜱ.

Injectable buprenorphine (such as Sublocade® or Brixadi®) is a long-acting form of medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Unlike daily sublingual (under-the-tongue) doses, the injectable form is designed to release medication slowly over weeks — providing steady support and helping reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

🕒 Elimination Time in the Body and Urine:

After an injection, buprenorphine is stored in fatty tissue and gradually released into the bloodstream.

Because of this, it can take several months for the drug to fully clear from the body once injections are stopped.

In urine tests, buprenorphine and its metabolite (norbuprenorphine) can typically be detected for up to 12 months after the last injection — though this varies based on dose, metabolism, and duration of treatment.

🔬 Why It Lasts So Long:

The extended-release formulation is designed for steady medication levels to improve stability and reduce relapse risk.

This slow elimination doesn’t mean the medication is still “active” the whole time, but rather that small trace amounts remain detectable as the body continues to break it down.

💡 Key Takeaway:

Injectable buprenorphine provides long-term medication support — but it also means the drug can stay detectable for an extended period. Always share your medication history with medical providers or during drug testing to ensure results are interpreted accurately.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 🇺🇸

𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮.

❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍