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Helping Others Live Sober

Resources to help people in recovery stay clean and to support one another.

Factors of Teen Drug Use

When it comes to teen substance abuse, it seems like we’re always playing catch up. Anytime a new drug hits the streets, its popularity soars, and we find ourselves fighting against it.

What can I say to get you to stop?

If one of your friends needed help solving a business problem, or was sick, or needed help watching the kids, no doubt you'd lend a hand; but when a friend, student, or child  shows signs of a

Street Drug Descriptions

A listing of drugs, their effects, and withdrawal symptoms.

Relapse Triggers

How do alcoholics trying to maintain sobriety handle it when they see these news stories about how they might live longer with one drink a day?

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Building resilience... Facilitating recovery... A life in the community for everyone

Insurance Information

If your child has a substance-related problem, you want to do everything in your power to help him or her, and that means getting the best treatment available. But many families are unsure if they can afford treatment, or if their insurance companies will cover all or part of the cost. As part of the all-encompassing recovery management services offered by ARMS, our experienced staff will help you to navigate the often-overwhelming process of filling out insurance paperwork, in order to make sure your treatment decisions make the best financial sense for your family.

How to Enter ARMS

From the first moment that families contact ARMS, we serve as their advocate, offering the expertise they need to identify their treatment options and make informed decisions. The enrollment process is different for each patient…

Shame

Unlike the parents of children who suffer from other medical conditions, such as diabetes or cancer, if your child has a substance-related problem, you’re unlikely to seek support from your community. You may feel embarrassed by your child’s illness, or even blame yourself for its onset. Because of the stigma attached to addiction, you might not even confide in your family or closest friends.

Recovery

If your child has a substance-related problem, ARMS will support your family every step of the way during his or her recovery. Our all-encompassing approach to substance use disorder treatment includes guidance in the following areas:

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