ARC’s Tim Robinson Participates in National Policy Conversation With U.S. Drug Czar Rahul Gupta at RX Summit
ATLANTA, Ga. (April 21, 2022) – During the national Rx and Illicit Drug Summit last week in Atlanta, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) — a leading provider of treatment and recovery services in Kentucky — played a vital role in advancing proven strategies to address America’s persistent addiction epidemic. Last week, ARC president/CEO Tim Robinson participated […]
Addiction Recovery Care President and CEO Tim Robinson Receives 2022 Congressman Hal Rogers Beacon of Hope Award at National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit
ATLANTA, Ga. – In recognition of his ongoing efforts to serve individuals and families impacted by the addiction crisis, Tim Robinson, founder, president and CEO of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), received the 2022 Congressman Hal Rogers Beacon of Hope Award today at the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit (Rx Summit) in Atlanta. The award […]
Boots on the ground to help those struggling with addiction
On a cold morning in February, Wayne Sartin and his colleagues are braving the frigid temperatures to check in with the men and women living in the homeless camps of Louisville. They’re here to offer not just food and resources, but to deliver a message of hope and recovery for those who might be struggling […]
Pandemic Leads to Overdose Deaths Surge in Jefferson County
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of addiction treatment and recovery services throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky, issued a statement today regarding the overdose fatality data recently released by Jefferson County. According to the county coroner’s office, 514 overdose deaths occurred in 2021, with 85 cases still pending. While this number is a slight […]
Addiction Recovery Care Prepares for Increased Demand for Treatment Needs Entering 2022
LOUISA, Ky. — After another record year of overdoses, Addiction Recovery Care is preparing to meet the increased need for treatment as the ball drops into 2022. “With a New Year will also bring the desire for thousands in addiction to discover a new life of freedom,” said Tim Robinson, ARC president and CEO. “Our team […]
Addiction Recovery Care moves forward with plans for Greenup County treatment center
ASHLAND, Ky. — As substance use and overdose fatalities continue to rise, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of addiction treatment and recovery services throughout the Commonwealth, is moving forward with plans to bring a comprehensive, new treatment center to Greenup County. ARC announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with […]
In the News | ARC’s Pat Fogarty discusses trend of fentanyl exposures in vape pens
Addiction Recovery Care’s Vice President of Operations joined WKYT journalist Chad Hedrick to discuss the recent trend of fentanyl exposures in vape pens. The dangerous trend has come to light in recent months after multiple staff members at a Tennessee highschool were exposed and later treated using Narcan. The DEA has found vape pens are commonly […]
In the News | Kentucky ranks fourth in nation for overdose rate
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky ranked fourth in the nation for its rate of overdose deaths between April 2020 and April 2021. The Herald-Leader reports, The widespread use of opioids, the more potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and methamphetamine have long dogged Kentucky, which hit its […]
In the News | ARC’s Matt Brown, Micki Arvin share hope after record breaking year of overdoses
Newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a somber reality for many who faced the disease of addiction within the past year. The data shows more than 100,000 overdose deaths in a 12-month period nationwide and a 55% increase in overdose deaths in Kentucky. Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) community liaison Micki Arvin […]
Addiction Recovery Care offers resources for families struggling with substance uses
While many people associate the holidays with fun family traditions, home-cooked meals, and gift-giving, this time of year can be particularly challenging for people struggling with addiction, as well as their loved ones. The regular stresses of the holidays, coupled with an increase in gatherings and events that often center around alcohol, can be extremely […]
