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.

When people think about addiction prevention, they usually think about education on drugs and alcohol.But what if preven...
06/05/2026

When people think about addiction prevention, they usually think about education on drugs and alcohol.

But what if prevention starts even earlier than that?

Many of us grew up without ever learning what to do with difficult emotions. We weren't taught how to handle stress, sit with discomfort, ask for help, or process feelings in a healthy way.

So we figured it out ourselves.

Sometimes those coping mechanisms help. Sometimes they become problems of their own.

That's why emotional awareness and healthy coping skills are such an important part of recovery. And why they may be one of the most overlooked tools in prevention as well.

The good news? These skills can be learned at any age.

If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol or substance use, learn more about our treatment programs through the link in bio.

Congratulations to Drew Maranhas for celebrating 9 years in recovery! Drew wears many hats at ARS, handling everything f...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to Drew Maranhas for celebrating 9 years in recovery!

Drew wears many hats at ARS, handling everything from operations to group facilitation. In addition to an entertaining and motivating teaching style, Drew brings 8 years of experience in the recovery and mental health field.

His recovery journey started in 2017, and a year later, he began working in peer recovery where our CEO, John Iudice, was his very first supervisor. Since then, Drew has been learning directly from John as a direct supervisor and shares the same passion, approach, and “meet people where they are at” foundation as John and the ARS culture.

Since in recovery, Drew has earned a CRSW, a BA in Human Services with an addiction concentration, done work in peer support, community mental health, workforce development, individual coaching, and more.

Drew brings a blend of lived experience and clinical know-how to his work and is grateful to have a unique environment at ARS that consistently challenges him to improve while also embracing new ideas and innovative approaches to working with those seeking help.

Drew also would like to acknowledge the tremendous amount of support and help he received and continues to receive from family, friends, and colleagues. He works hard to remind himself that not everyone is so lucky as to have supportive people around them and this includes the tight-knit team here at ARS, who have been pivotal in his continued recovery success.

Congratulations, Drew on a 9-year recovery adventure and your commitment to ARS and its members! 💚

06/01/2026

Nicole Kidman reflects on supporting her husband, Keith Urban, through his recovery journey.

She describes something many loved ones know deeply: the feeling that if you just try harder, say the right thing, or give enough support, maybe you can fix it for them.

But recovery doesn’t work that way.

The person struggling has to choose recovery for themselves.

The toll on the family is immense. It reaches far beyond the individual and impacts spouses, parents, children, siblings, and friends. It is exhausting to live in the space between wanting to save someone and realizing you can only support them while they do the work.

The most loving thing you can do — and often the hardest — is to say:

“I love you. I’m here for you. And I’ll be here when you’re ready to change.”

What families can do is continue to love, support, encourage, and hold hope, even when the journey feels overwhelming.

Because addiction doesn’t just affect the person drinking or using. It changes family dinners, holidays, conversations, trust, and relationships in ways that are often invisible to everyone else.

At ARS, we believe families shouldn’t have to navigate this alone.

That’s why we prioritize family education and involvement in the recovery process. Long-term healing isn’t just about helping one person stop drinking or using substances. It’s about helping the entire family understand the struggle, rebuild connection, and develop the tools needed to move forward together.

If addiction has impacted someone you love, learn more about our family-inclusive treatment options and at-home IOP through the link in our bio.

05/30/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in recovery is thinking you need to stop feeling difficult emotions.

You don't.

It's okay to feel angry.
It's okay to feel anxious.
It's okay to feel sad.

The question is: what do you do next?

The goal isn't to control every emotion. The goal is to learn how to respond to those emotions without letting them control your actions.

That’s why effective treatment combines both clinical support and therapy — helping people understand not only what they’re feeling, but how to navigate those feelings without turning to alcohol or substances.

🎙️ Want to dive deeper into the science behind these patterns?

Check out this snippet from our feature on the WSCA Podcast Series: "It Takes a Village" – Addiction Prevention & Recovery on the Seacoast.

In Episode 3: Understanding Addiction, John Iudice (NH MLADC and Founder of ARS) breaks down the brain science of addiction and co-occurring disorders. You’ll learn:

- The true impact of alcohol and drugs on the brain's reward system.
- The reality of the human response to withdrawal.
- How looking at the clinical data helps de-stigmatize drug use and dispel the myth that addiction is a moral failure.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ks4wx-1581386

🔗 To learn more about our at-home treatment options, visit our website: arsnh.com

When people think of alcohol problems, they often imagine a DUI, losing a job, or hitting rock bottom.But it rarely begi...
05/30/2026

When people think of alcohol problems, they often imagine a DUI, losing a job, or hitting rock bottom.

But it rarely begins with a catastrophe.

More often, the early signs show up quietly in everyday life:

• You sleep through the night but still wake up tired.
• Anxiety feels worse after drinking, even if alcohol initially helps you relax.
• More of your plans revolve around when, where, or how you’ll drink.
• Relationships feel more strained, distant, or difficult.
• You keep trying to cut back, but the pattern repeats itself.

These signs alone don't automatically mean addiction, but they may be worth paying attention to.

The earlier you recognize a pattern, the more options you have to change it. You don’t need to wait for a crisis before asking honest questions about your relationship with alcohol.

Support isn’t just for people at rock bottom. It’s for anyone who wants to improve their health, relationships, energy, and quality of life.

If this resonates with you or someone you love, learn more about our treatment options at arsnh.com

05/27/2026

A lot of people are afraid sobriety will make life boring. Or that without alcohol or substances, they’ll lose their personality, confidence, or ability to enjoy life.

But what people often fear losing in sobriety is exactly what they regain.

It’s being able to go to a family BBQ and actually be present instead of wondering later what you said, how you acted, or whether you embarrassed yourself.

It’s becoming someone your family genuinely enjoys being around instead of someone people hesitate to invite because they’re unsure which version of you will show up.

It’s laughing, connecting, remembering the moments, driving home safely, waking up clear-headed, and feeling proud instead of anxious.

Recovery is not about losing yourself. It’s about getting yourself back.

If you or someone you love is struggling, learn more about our programs through the link in bio.

05/24/2026

Reminder: addiction is not a life sentence.

Yes, it does change your biology and it changes your brain, sometimes quickly, and it leads to tolerance and withdrawal in some people.

But that does NOT mean it’s a fixed identity.

It can be changed with attention, effort, and support.

And more importantly: it’s always worth the try.

Shifting your perspective from a “terminal illness” to a “learned behavior” is the exact step needed to stop waiting for a miracle and start taking your life back.

Recovery is not about giving up your identity. It’s about reclaiming it.

If you or someone you love is struggling, learn more about our programs through the link in bio.

Recovery is bigger than substances.So, is complete sobriety the only valid form of recovery?For some people, complete ab...
05/22/2026

Recovery is bigger than substances.

So, is complete sobriety the only valid form of recovery?

For some people, complete abstinence is the safest and most effective path. For others, recovery may start with therapy, coaching, outpatient support, or simply becoming honest about unhealthy patterns.

There is no single recovery journey that fits everyone.

The goal isn’t to compare yourself to others. The goal is to build a life that feels healthier, more stable, and more meaningful to live.

Different people need different types of support, and that’s okay.

If you or someone you love is struggling, learn more about our treatment options through the link in bio.

ARS would like to congratulate our own Scot Duford on 5 years in recovery! Scot came to ARS in 2021, completed our IOP p...
05/18/2026

ARS would like to congratulate our own Scot Duford on 5 years in recovery!

Scot came to ARS in 2021, completed our IOP program, and continued his recovery journey by becoming a staple in our alumni group. He then enrolled in CRSW training and began interning at ARS shortly after.

Scot has since become a valued member of our team, proving to be exceptional at client interactions and motivation to keep going. In 2025, Scot won the highly coveted, widely respected “ARS Lifesaver Award” for his critical role in keeping ARS members and staff motivated and supported, as well as being New England's number one supplier of baked goods and snacks to ARS headquarters, which keeps our humble office grounded. Thank you Scot and Mama D.

Behind the scenes at ARS, we are constantly adjusting, evolving, and problem-solving quickly, and Scot has stepped up more times than we can count to ensure our members and we have what they need for a supportive and helpful environment. We are grateful for Scot’s willingness to adapt, learn, and most of all take action.

Scot’s linchpin role includes everything from outreach, aftercare planning, in-group facilitation, industry connections, admissions, and much, much more. If you have come through our program in the last few years and had a good experience, Scot was not a small part of that.

Couldn't do it with you, Scot, so thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your success, and congratulations on 5 years in recovery and giving back to your recovery community in many different ways!

05/12/2026

What Barry Keoghan describes here is something a lot of people struggling with addiction understand deeply:

Sometimes alcohol isn’t the main issue itself, it’s what it leads to.

For some people, one drink doesn’t stop at one drink. I

In Barry’s case, alcohol became tied to co***ne use. For someone else, it might lead to gambling, impulsive behavior, emotional spirals, or complete loss of control.

That’s why recovery is often bigger than just “quitting one thing.” It’s about understanding the cycle underneath the behavior.

And sometimes, that change starts with finally admitting:
“I can’t do this the way other people do.”

Recovery is possible. And asking for help is not something to be ashamed of.

Learn more about your options through the link in bio.

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