LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At the end of December 2022, the Jefferson County’s Coroner’s Office had reported 516 overdose deaths that year, with 100 still pending. The good news is that more help is on the way. Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a national leader in treatment and recovery with headquarters in Eastern Kentucky, announced[Read More…]
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Addiction Recovery Care to open treatment center in SWVA
By Brandon Robinson DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WYMT) – The drug addiction crisis doesn’t recognize state lines and one Kentucky-based recovery organization is planning an expansion into a neighboring state. On Wednesday, officials with Addiction Recovery Care announced they are partnering with the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority to build a new[Read More…]
Addiction Recovery Care treatment center expects surge of clients in new year
LOUISA, Ky. (WSAZ) – As the new year kicks off, many are getting started on resolutions. A Louisa-based treatment center is ready to help with a special kind of resolution, overcoming addiction. Officials at Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) say January is one of their busiest times. “Every January, we see[Read More…]
Kentucky Chamber hosts its 4th Annual Recovery in the Workplace Conference
This week, Kentucky businesses and recovery advocates joined together and discussed hiring, training, and retaining individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorder. The event also featured an awards ceremony hosted by The Recovery Consortium of Kentucky which honored Kentuckians who are taking strides to address the addiction crisis.[Read More…]
Patients who use virtual care options to seek treatment for opioid addiction may lose access
When the pandemic first started, patients turned to telehealth to access treatment. Now, some patients still prefer online treatment options to meet with physicians. Patients who have substance use disorder may lose telemedicine options if federal pandemic-era flexibilities cease. Read more here.
ARC Founder, Tim Robinson discusses the addiction battle in Kentucky with panel on KET
This week, Tim Robinson, Founder of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), joined others on KET to discuss the current addiction crisis. State and community leaders also participated in the panel. Read more here.
New program aims to help pregnant women address opioid- use disorder
UK HealthCare’s Perinatal Assistance and Treatment Home (PATHways) program helps pregnant women seek care for substance use disorders. The program aims to support women by helping them access treatment and resources during their pregnancy. Read more here.
Isaiah House holds ‘Wounds to Wisdom’ recovery event
By sharing personal testimonies and experiences, speakers at “Wounds to Wisdom” effectively reached an audience of those recovered, on the path to recovery, or who know someone in recovery. The event informed community members about the many life-changing recovery resources and successfully placed a man in treatment who had been[Read More…]
Grants could fund addiction recovery house, special needs facility
After grant approval, Barren County will bring to life an addiction recovery house for men with the assistance of Fuller Counseling Services in Glasgow. This faith-based organization does not administer medications, solely serving their clients through counseling. Read more here.
ARC President/CEO receives Beacon of Hope Award
Tim Robinson, president and CEO of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), received the 2022 Congressman Hal Rogers Beacon of Hope Award at the Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. Robinson founded ARC in 2010 to serve and support those impacted by addiction, allowing his personal recovery journey to impact the lives[Read More…]