Addiction Recovery Services

Addiction Recovery Services Our mission is to provide evidence based group counseling, family education and medication management for people with addiction and mental health symptoms.

02/18/2026

Biggest mistake we see with substance use: waiting for a rock bottom that never needed to happen.

You can change sooner.

Before the divorce.
Before the job warning.
Before the health scare.

Change is easier before shame, fear, or consequences take over.

You don’t need a crisis to start doing things differently.

At ARS, we offer both Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and private coaching to support change at any stage.

Click the link in bio to explore the option that fits you best.

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Many people don’t question their drinking because it looks normal.It fits into work culture, social events, stress relie...
02/18/2026

Many people don’t question their drinking because it looks normal.

It fits into work culture, social events, stress relief, and celebration.
So the impact often goes unnoticed... until the patterns start affecting sleep, mood, focus, or relationships.

Awareness is understanding what’s actually helping you and what might be working against you.

Change doesn’t start with pressure.
It starts with noticing.

If this made you reflect on your own habits, you’re not alone.
Support is available when you’re ready to explore what change could look like.

To learn more about our programs, visit arsnh.com

Recovery is about more than addressing substance use. It’s about being seen as a whole person: your experiences, your va...
02/14/2026

Recovery is about more than addressing substance use. It’s about being seen as a whole person: your experiences, your values, and your life beyond addiction.

At ARS, we believe care should be personal, compassionate, and built around who you are, not just what you’re struggling with. We’re grateful to walk alongside people on their recovery journey and to be trusted with such meaningful work.

To learn more about our programs, visit arsnh.com

02/11/2026

One of the hardest parts of recovery isn’t quitting.

It’s the conversation in your head.

“I have a problem.”
“I don’t.”
“I can handle it now.”
“I’m good.”

Jason Biggs describes something many people experience but rarely say out loud: that moment when you think you can do this without support or structure.

And then life reminds you why those “training wheels” mattered in the first place.

Recovery isn’t about proving you can do it alone.
It’s about knowing what helps you stay steady and choosing to keep it.

Going back and forth like this doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.

For anyone questioning their relationship with substances or wondering what support could look like, we’re here to help.

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Nearly $830 million in market value has disappeared from global beer, wine, and spirits companies over the past four yea...
02/09/2026

Nearly $830 million in market value has disappeared from global beer, wine, and spirits companies over the past four years. A Bloomberg index tracking 50 major alcohol brands is down 46 percent since its 2021 peak.

Even long-standing producers are feeling it. Jim Beam, a 230-year-old whiskey giant, has paused production at its flagship distillery for all of 2026. Kentucky distilleries are now sitting on 16.1 million unsold barrels, the highest number on record.

At the same time, drinking habits are shifting fast.

For the first time since the 1930s, less than 55 percent of U.S. adults drink alcohol. In 2023, that number was 62 percent. Today, it’s 54 percent and falling, especially among Gen Z and women.

This isn’t just an economic change. It’s a cultural one.

Sobriety now signals status, health, and a lifestyle upgrade worldwide.

At ARS, we help individuals explore change with structure, clinical support, and real world tools.

If you’re sober curious, cutting back, or looking for help understanding what change could look like — and how to make it sustainable — contact us.

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02/06/2026

So many of the patterns we carry weren’t created by us.
They were learned. Inherited. Passed down quietly through generations.

But we do have the power to break them.

Choosing sobriety is often about more than stopping a behavior.
It’s about saying, this ends with me.

Doing the work now means giving your kids something different: more safety, more presence, more freedom than you may have had.

Breaking generational cycles isn’t easy.
But it is possible.

If you’re trying to change patterns for yourself and for the people you love, support can make that journey lighter.

Learn more about your options at ARS through the link in bio.

02/04/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about addiction recovery is the belief that you have to label yourself before you’re allowed to ask for help.

You don’t.

You do not need to call yourself an alcoholic or an addict to start recovery. For many people, those labels feel confusing or limiting, and that uncertainty often keeps them from reaching out sooner.

Some people choose to use labels because they find connection or support in that language, and that’s completely valid. But it should always be your choice, not a requirement.

Recovery is about understanding your relationship with alcohol or substances and deciding what you want to change. Labels should never get in the way of that.

At Addiction Recovery Services, we take a different approach. We help people look at their patterns, behaviors, and goals without forcing labels or one-size-fits-all definitions.

Through our Intensive Outpatient Program, individuals receive structured clinical support, group therapy, skill-building, and guidance. All while continuing to live at home, work, and stay connected to their families.

You don’t need to be in crisis to get help. You don’t need to have everything figured out. And you don’t need to define yourself a certain way to begin making changes.

If you’re questioning your relationship with substances or wondering what support could look like, we’re here to help you explore your options, without pressure or judgment.

Learn more ate arsnh.com

What you’re feeling right now isn’t sobriety.It’s the transition into it.The discomfort doesn’t last forever.Your body a...
02/02/2026

What you’re feeling right now isn’t sobriety.
It’s the transition into it.

The discomfort doesn’t last forever.
Your body and mind are adjusting.

Clarity returns.
Energy steadies.
Things get easier.

This phase passes. And it’s worth staying through.

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Every person who comes to ARS has a different story, which is why we focus on individualized treatment and real-life sup...
01/31/2026

Every person who comes to ARS has a different story, which is why we focus on individualized treatment and real-life support.

As one former client shared:
“ARS provided an indispensable foundation to build upon when I attended their intensive outpatient program in fall 2017. We discussed and implemented many tools that have very much played a large role in getting to where I am today. I really enjoyed the group therapy aspect as well, as it benefited myself and others to have people to relate to at various points in recovery.”

We’re grateful to be part of journeys like this where structure, connection, and personalized care help create lasting change.

If you’d like to learn more about your options, you can visit arsnh.com.

01/28/2026

Sometimes the weight of addiction comes from believing it’s who you are.

Ben Affleck speaks to something many people quietly carry: the idea that addiction, or any compulsive behavior, can start to feel like the thing that defines you.

But struggling doesn’t mean that’s who you are.

For many people, substances, food, gambling, or other behaviors become ways of coping with pain. Attemps to survive something they don’t yet know how to handle differently.

Recovery isn’t about a label. It’s about remembering you’re a person first.

Your habits are not your identity.
Your struggle is not your worth.
And your past doesn’t get to decide who you become.

If you’re questioning your relationship with substances or feeling stuck, our programs are here to support you. Without judgment, pressure, or labels.

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The new U.S. dietary guidelines removed clear daily alcohol limits for the first time since 1980, and health experts are...
01/27/2026

The new U.S. dietary guidelines removed clear daily alcohol limits for the first time since 1980, and health experts are sounding the alarm.

Without numerical guidelines or mention of cancer risks, millions could be misled about what “safe drinking” really means. Meanwhile, over 3 million deaths were linked to substance use in 2019, and 400 million people worldwide live with substance use disorders.

What does this mean for people in recovery, or those on the edge? It might be time to start a more honest conversation.

At ARS, we provide structured outpatient care for people who want help changing their relationship with alcohol or other substances, without stepping away from work or family.

Explore our programs at arsnh.com

01/24/2026

You might not see it but your recovery means more than you think.

There are good days, hard days, and quiet days where it feels like nothing is changing. But progress isn’t always loud. Sometimes it shows up simply as choosing to keep going.

Even when you’re doubting yourself, your consistency, your honesty, and your effort can quietly give someone else hope.

Your journey matters more than you realize, especially to those still finding theirs.

If you’re looking for support along the way, we’re here when you’re ready.
Learn more at arsnh.com

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1 Bayside Road Ste 110
Greenland, NH
03840

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About ARSNH

Addiction Recovery Services (ARS) of New Hampshire provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) offerings in two locations: Salem, NH, and Portsmouth, NH.

The Mission of Addiction Recovery Services is to provide accessible and effective group therapy, family education and medication management for addiction and mental health symptoms provided by compassionate licensed professionals.

Call one of our trained admissions counselors to learn more. 814.515.9896