by Merlyn Karst | Nov 1, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery
We celebrated September as Recovery Month. For me and others, October has been Discovery Month. In that regard, I am reminded of the quote from Albert Einstein, “Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance,” We have heard the expression mind...
by Bill Stauffer LSW, CADC, CCS | Oct 21, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Long-Term Recovery
The redoubled focus on recovery within our federal administration is heartening. This is an area in which history is instructive. Many years ago, advocates from the recovery community, including those in my own home state of Pennsylvania met with SAMHSA and educated...
by ARCC Staff | Sep 24, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Community, News & Updates
The National Recovery Capital Conference will be taking place on Thursday October 28, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, CA.
by Merlyn Karst | Sep 9, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery
September is National Recovery Month, begun in 1989 under the name of Treatment Works! Now in its 32nd year, the theme is RECOVERY IS FOR EVERYONE: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community. Each year we take the opportunity to celebrate the millions of Americans...
by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Aug 23, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Long-Term Recovery, Recovery Capital
As resources expand to address our nation’s growing substance use disorder (SUD) crisis, public health policymakers are rapidly adopting new approaches to meeting patients “where they are.” Although less controversial than in years past, treatment approaches to SUD...
by Merlyn Karst | Jul 15, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Support, Treatment
An Ode is poetic praise. Owed is a debt recognized. Freedom is due both. My favorite Ode is Ode to Joy.We celebrate July fourth as independence day. The liberty bell is cracked but freedom still rings. We owe much to our liberty and freedom, and unless impugned...
