The programs of A.A. and N.A. teach us that there will come a time when nothing will stand between the addict and a drink or a drug but his relationship with his Higher Power. We, therefore, encourage spiritual growth. The founders of ARC believe that in order for the treatment of addiction to be effective it must be holistic. In addition to the treatment of the primary illness of chemical dependency or substance abuse it must also address the psychological and social behaviors which precipitate substance abuse and are exacerbated by prolonged, chronic use. Long term recovery is dependent upon changing these self-destructive behaviors.
Addiction is progressive.
Left untreated, and addict's physical and psychological dependence upon their drug of choice continues to escalate. The negative impact upon individuals physical and mental health increases as substance abuse escalates. Addiction is chronic in nature. The best outcome a client may hope for is remission. The on-set of symptoms returns more rapidly than when the behavior was first acquired.