Hope and Healing are Within Reach
In August 2007, when Aquarius Young sought treatment for his years-long battle with alcohol and crack cocaine, his intention wasn’t to find recovery. Experiencing homelessness and with warrants out for his arrest, he simply wanted to buy some time and clear his head. Ultimately, he figured, he’d go back to using drugs and alcohol. […]
Amid continued growth, Addiction Recovery Care announces leadership team promotions
To further its mission to help more people achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorders, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) has promoted several members of its leadership team: Matt Brown is Chief Administration Officer Pat Fogarty is Chief Operating Officer Jessica Burke is Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer Megan Coldiron is Senior Vice President of […]
Former State Trooper making an impact
Across the Commonwealth, blue – lights up the night sky along roads and towns in Kentucky. Often, our neighbors, family, or friends serving in law enforcement step into uncertain environments to protect the community. In 2021, Kentucky State Police arrested more than 57,000 Kentuckians on drugs and narcotics charges and an additional 17,000+ for driving […]
Partnership between Addiction Recovery Care and The Millard College awarded $500,000 grant from Appalachian Regional Commission
Louisa, Ky. (September 8, 2022) — The Millard College has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission to provide job training, in partnership with Addiction Recovery Care, to Kentuckians in recovery from substance use disorders. The award is part of a recently announced $12 million package through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE […]
Resource Guide | Suicide Prevention
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and its warning signs. Research shows that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Statistics indicates every 11-minutes someone dies nationwide from a suicide. Here are some resources for you or someone you […]
Recovering Out Loud | Brian Little
Brian LittleSobriety Date – April, 2015While enrolled in drug court, Brian found a Christ-based recovery home group in Morehead, Kentucky, known as LifeLine. Brian was hired at ARC’s Belle Grove Springs facility in May of 2018 as a residential staff member. Since then, Brian has obtained his Kentucky Peer Support certification and an associate’s degree. […]
Addiction Recovery Care recognizes August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day
With fentanyl and synthetic opioids becoming more pervasive in Kentucky and across the country, there has never been a more dangerous time to be in addiction. Last year, 2,250 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses – a 14.5 percent increase compared to the year prior, according to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy’s 2021 Overdose […]
Recovering Out Loud | Vanessa Keeton’s Story
During the late 1990s’ coal boomed in Appalachia. Life was simple, miners made good money, and friends, along with neighbors, were like family. But, an unforeseen epidemic descended on the quite small towns of Eastern Kentucky. It’s a battle they still face today, addiction. “It robbed 13 years of my life.” Many know Vanessa Keeton […]
Now Open | ARC Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
In late July, Addiction Recovery Care started accepting male and female clients requiring a higher level of care at our Hazel Hills location in Owingsville, Kentucky. The ARC Chemical Dependency Treatment Center (CDTC) is for individuals suffering from SUD who require intensive medical assistance with withdrawal management. The CDTC allows us to provide intensive medical […]
Comprehensive, client-centered treatment key to evolving addiction epidemic
When Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) began accepting clients at its first treatment center, Karen’s Place, back in 2010, most women walking through the doors were struggling with opioids. According to the CDC, that year marked the beginning of the opioid epidemic’s second wave, marked by rapid increases in overdose deaths involving heroin. More than a […]
