Q/A | Bellefonte Community CEO discusses future
As the days pass, we at Addiction Recovery Care are counting down the days to opening Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center in Greenup County. In May, we announced the hiring of Johnathan Frazier as the center’s Chief Executive Officer. Frazier brings healthcare executive leadership experience to the team. He most recently served as Market CEO […]
Addiction Recovery Care lays the groundwork for improving behavioral health outcomes in Virginia
As Virginia continues to experience the impacts of the addiction crisis, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) and leaders with the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority continue to lay the framework for how they will play a part in transforming the state’s healthcare and economic future. They set the stage Thursday during the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s […]
Empowering and Elevating Peer Recovery
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Kentucky’s largest treatment provider, is partnering with the National Peer Recovery Alliance (NPRA) to elevate the role of peer support specialists within the recovery ecosystem and help more people reach long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Peer support specialists use their lived, firsthand recovery experience to help others who are in […]
WATCH | Narcan could save a life
Most of you have heard of the life-saving drug NARCAN. However, many might still have questions. What is it exactly? How does it save someone’s life? Is it safe? The list goes and here are some answers. What is Naloxone or Narcan? Naloxone or NARCAN rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. The two key words there […]
Withdrawing Safely | How we do it
For some, their biggest fear is entering treatment. From “How sick will I get while withdrawing?” to “How long will it last?” we have heard it all – so let’s talk about it. Withdrawal management or ‘detox’ as it has been known is the process of abstaining from harmful substances to rid toxins in the […]
24/7 ACCESS | Getting help has never been easier
Do you or a loved one battling addiction need help NOW? Well, then, access to treatment has never been easier. One of the most alarming questions we hear from those in crisis is, “How long do I have to wait for a bed?”. Answer: There is no waiting! Before Medicaid expansion in Kentucky, getting the […]
PARENTAL ALERT: Adderall abuse increasing among teens
Parents should be aware of their children’s study habits. A new report by the University of Michigan found a link between studying and the abuse of ADHD medications Adderall and Ritalin. “The study associates using both stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications with greater probability of experimenting with cocaine, methamphetamine, and other prescription stimulants.” Prescribed to treat symptoms […]
Addiction Recovery Care Welcomes Brad Hall as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of addiction treatment programs throughout Kentucky, is expanding its team with a new Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Brad Hall brings over 25 years in strategic operations, leadership and external affairs to the executive team. Most recently, Hall served as Vice President of Strategic Operations for Boa Vida […]
Spike in overdoses reported across Kentucky
First responders across Kentucky have responded to a spike in overdose incidents in the last 24 hours. According to tracking, several overdoses in Madison and Laurel Counties have prompted health officials to request a spike alert. It is unclear what substances are to blame for the spike or if Fentanyl is an underlying factor. […]
ARC names Sarah Adkins Site Administrator of Yellow Banks Facility
As Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) moves forward in opening Yellow Banks Recovery Center in Owensboro, the organization has hired Sarah Adkins as the center’s Administrator. Adkins brings more than a decade of experience in healthcare leadership. Most recently, Adkins served as Director of Owensboro Regional Recovery, a Recovery Kentucky program. She serves on various local […]
