CRISIS TO CAREER | Addiction Recovery Care Launches Carpentry Program
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is now providing those recovering from substance use disorders an opportunity to earn a certificate in carpentry! “Our goal from day one has been to provide not only treatment for substance use disorders but real training so our clients can go back into the world with a career and the tools […]
Finding Joy: Rebecca Rohl’s Story
The first time Rebecca Rohl recognized that she was an alcoholic was during an alcoholics anonymous meeting. Addiction wasn’t new to her. Just prior to her acknowledging her newest addiction she had been addicted to prescription pain pills. It was after a car accident in 2007 that Rebecca was prescribed pain medications that would become […]
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 […]
Crisis to Career | Daniel Cooper proves why everyone deserves a second chance
Daniel Cooper was years from graduating high school when he first started drinking at a level that made everyone’s head turn. Years later, the parties ended, but the drinking hung around. Cooper was a man of the road from birth to his first career as a truck driver. He calls North Carolina his home state, […]
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 […]
