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02/06/2026

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Addiction Science Team, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, has released the Preliminary Missouri Drug Overdose Death Report (January–June 2025).

The data shows encouraging statewide progress and underscores the importance of expanding access to care.

01/27/2026

Weather Delay Notice 🚨

Due to recent weather conditions, ARCA will operate on a delayed start schedule on Tuesday, January 27.

Offices will open at 10:00 AM.

Please note that if you have a virtual appointment scheduled prior to 10:00 AM, your appointment will remain as scheduled.

01/16/2026

✨ In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day ✨

Our office will be closed on Monday, January 19th, to honor Dr. King’s legacy. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20th.

We hope everyone takes a moment to reflect on the impact of Dr. King’s vision and the ways we can continue to support our communities. 💙

01/12/2026

Dry January is more than a trend—it’s a reset. But staying alcohol-free for a full month (or longer) isn’t always easy.

Our latest blog explores how Naltrexone, an FDA-approved and often underutilized medication, may help reduce cravings, support abstinence, and extend the benefits of Dry January beyond January.

👇 Read the full blog—link in the comments below.

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01/07/2026

💊 A Missed Opportunity 💊

Did you know that a powerful tool in the fight against opioid and alcohol addiction is often overlooked? Naltrexone, a medication that could prevent countless overdoses and help individuals maintain sobriety, is still underutilized.

In our latest blog post, we explore why this life-saving drug is not getting the attention it deserves. Despite its proven effectiveness, naltrexone remains a hidden gem in addiction recovery.

It's time for a change. Read more about why naltrexone needs the recognition it deserves.

The opioid crisis, though widespread, is not without hope. The advent of medications like naloxone has saved thousands of lives, yet the true revolution lies in the development of naltrexone. This pill, a silent hero in the fight against addiction, blocks opioids from attaching to brain receptors, o...

01/06/2026

January is National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. 💙
Recovery doesn’t happen all at once—it often begins with small steps in the right direction. Reaching out for help, asking questions, or simply starting a conversation can be a powerful first step.

If you or someone you love is struggling, know this: help is available, treatment works, and you are not alone.

📞 Call 314-645-6840 or learn more at www.arcamidwest.com

12/31/2025

✨ New Year’s Eve can be hard. ✨

While many are celebrating, this time can feel heavy for those navigating recovery, grief, or mental health challenges. At ARCA, we want you to know you don’t have to have it all figured out tonight.

Choose what keeps you safe, reach out if you need support, and know you’re not alone. We’re here—today and in the year ahead. 💙

12/31/2025

Millions in opioid settlement funds are finally reaching our communities—but how we use them matters. Jail-based treatment can be a turning point only if it connects people to real, long-term care. With the right partnerships, medications, and continuity after release, we can reduce relapse, recidivism, and save lives. We have the tools. Now it’s time to use the funds wisely.

When I saw the headline “St. Charles County uses millions in opioid settlements to boost jail treatment program,” it highlighted a national issue. Counties are receiving opioid settlement funds, yet many dollars remain unused or poorly allocated. With payments continuing for years, we have a rar...

12/29/2025

https://www.arcamidwest.com/post/local-peer-support-group-brings-holiday-gifts-hope-to-recovery-house-residents

A local peer support group made up of individuals who have lost loved ones to overdose visited a recovery house ahead of the holidays, bringing gifts, compassion, and hope. The visit highlighted the power of shared experience, reminding residents that healing is possible and that they are not alone....

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at ARCA ✨🎄

This season reminds us that hope is powerful, community matters, and recovery is possible. To everyone walking the journey of healing—know that you are seen, valued, and never alone. We are grateful for our residents, staff, partners, and supporters who make this work possible every day.

Wishing you peace, comfort, and hope this Christmas. 💙

12/24/2025

This holiday season, hope showed up at ARCA Recovery House. ❤️🎁
SOUL (Surviving Overdose and Understanding Loss), a peer support group formed by families who’ve lost loved ones to overdose, shared gifts, encouragement, and compassion with residents on their recovery journey. Proof that community and care can make all the difference. 💙

A local peer support group made up of people who have lost loved ones to overdoses visited a recovery house Tuesday to share holiday gifts and encouragement with residents working toward sobriety.