Overdose Awareness Day: Honoring Lives, Sharing Hope, and Preventing Tragedy
Each year on August 31st, communities across the world come together for International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to honor lives lost, support families and loved ones who carry the weight of grief, and strengthen our collective resolve to prevent future tragedies. Overdose is not just a statistic; it is a human story. It is […]
How to Know If You or a Loved One Needs Treatment
Addiction doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. It can hide behind busy schedules, high-functioning routines, and even good intentions. However, whether it’s quiet or chaotic, addiction is a progressive disease, and early recognition can mean the difference between crisis and recovery. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to seek help for yourself […]
Talking to Children About Addiction and Recovery: Guidance for Families Navigating Difficult Conversations
When a parent is in recovery, one of the most challenging parts of the journey can be explaining what’s happening to their children. Kids are perceptive. They notice when something isn’t right, but they may not have the words or understanding to process what addiction or recovery truly means. Having open, age-appropriate conversations can help […]
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Addiction and Mental Health
At Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), we know that recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. We focus on treating the whole person and the underlying issues that may be fueling their addiction. For many of our clients, substance use and mental health disorders are deeply intertwined. They show up together, feeding into each other in complex, often painful ways. […]
A Lifeline for Families Fighting Addiction: Celebrating 21 Years of Casey’s Law
On July 13, 2004, a grieving mother turned tragedy into action and changed the future for thousands of Kentucky families. This Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the Matthew Casey Wethington Act for Substance Abuse Intervention, more commonly known as Casey’s Law, a powerful legal tool that empowers families to fight for their loved ones’ […]
Healing After the Hurt: Susan Houston’s Story of Loss, Hope, and Triumph
There was a time when Susan Houston’s world felt like it was unraveling. “I started to lose control of everything that was around me,” Susan said. “I was always fighting with my parents. I was never home for my kids.” She never imagined that a breast cancer diagnosis would be the thing that saved her […]
National PTSD Awareness Day: Honoring the Invisible Wounds
June 27th marks National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, a day set aside to shine a light on the often silent and invisible wounds carried by millions of people, many of whom are also battling substance use disorders. At Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), we recognize the critical connection between trauma and addiction, and we […]
Beyond Sobriety: The True Meaning of Recovery
When we hear the word “recovery,” it often brings to mind healing from illness or injury. In the world of addiction and mental health, though, recovery means so much more than simply stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. It’s a journey of transformation — one that leads to renewal, growth, and a rediscovery of […]
A New Way to Cope: Managing Anxiety in Your Recovery Journey
Anxiety is a common and often overwhelming experience, especially for those navigating the path of recovery from substance use disorders. At Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), we understand that managing anxiety without turning to substances is not only possible but essential for long-term recovery. We hope these strategies can help individuals cope with anxiety in healthy, […]
Advancing Hope Through Prevention: National Prevention Week
This week, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) proudly joins organizations across the country in recognizing National Prevention Week, an annual observance led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This week serves as a national platform to raise awareness about the critical role prevention plays in addressing the addiction epidemic in our communities. […]
