Addiction Recovery Systems

ARS offers specialized outpatient services at ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region, making it more convenient for clients to travel while in treatment for work or leisure.  Since 2004, our team of medical and clinical professionals have used proven effective medication-assisted treatment to help people recover from substance use disorders, including methadone management, opioid addiction & recovery from other substance abuse.

We understand that addiction is a disease, and just like any other disease treatment is a partnership between you and your chosen healthcare professional. Each year over 3,300 people choose ARS as their partner in recovery, and with ARS support they regain and improve their lives.

Individuals choose ARS for our personalized approach to treatment, flexible groups and individual sessions, convenient early morning hours, and average medication visits taking less than 10 minutes.

ARS programs operate in accordance with all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations, and are fully licensed and accredited. Our team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered and licensed nurses, licensed and certified counselors, clinical social workers, and counselor interns under appropriate supervision.

ARS program are accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). To earn CARF accreditation, our team undergoes routine inspections and demonstrate a commitment to providing quality services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.

Addiction Recovery Systems restores lives by providing state of the art treatment to individuals affected by the disease of addiction. We provide an environment of recovery enhancing the lives of individuals, families and community by embracing our core values of Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism and Excellence.

ARS believes in Harm Reduction, which is a public health strategy that was developed for individuals with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction approaches have been effective in reducing morbidity and mortality.

Harm reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse there is a focus on reducing negative consequences, and aims to increase health, social and economic outcomes. (NIH, 2008)

While abstinence is ideal, it is important to understand that people rarely achieve abstinence overnight and relapse could potentially occur while in treatment.