ARCA - Assisted Recovery Centers of America

12/04/2025

Following Missouri’s Dec 1st legalization of sports betting, ARCA Executive Director- Aaron M. Laxton spoke with KSDK’s Brent Solomon about the intersection of gambling disorder (GD) and substance use disorder (SUD), and ARCA’s enhanced, integrated treatment pathways to support impacted patients.

If you or someone you know is seeking help, call 314-645-6840 for free treatment.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/mobile-sports-betting-launch-raises-addiction-alarms-missouri/63-24378a84-31cd-4491-bbbb-509a9849353a

State’s $5 million fund aims to address problem gambling as experts anticipate a spike in demand for mental health services.

12/04/2025

🎥 Behind the Scenes: Our Live Interview on The McGraw Show!

👉 Watch the full interview and let us know your favorite takeaway!

Behind the Scenes: Our Live Interview on The McGraw Show on YouTube with Percy Menzies and Ben Westhoff, exploring the making of Antagonist, naltrexone’s impact, and community advocacy. Don’t miss the world premiere on Dec 13 at Clark Family Branch in St. Louis. Reserve your tickets now!

12/04/2025

🩺 Addiction Medicine: A Specialty That’s Changing Everything

For decades, substance use care in the U.S. was inconsistent, stigmatized, and often dependent on who you saw rather than what the evidence showed.

But that’s finally changing.

✨ Addiction Medicine is now its own medical specialty — with trained physicians, standardized curriculum, and science-driven best practices.

12/04/2025

Join us for the world premiere screening of Antagonist on Saturday, December 13, at 5:30 PM!

Don’t miss this unforgettable event—reserve your tickets today at www.arcamidwest.com

12/03/2025

🌿 Cannabis & Harm Reduction: Let’s Talk About It 🌱

12/02/2025

🧠 Lizard Brain VS Wizard Brain 🧙‍♂️

12/01/2025

Dr. Fred Rottnek, MD, MAHCM, emphasizes the critical importance of standardizing care in addiction medicine to improve patient outcomes and ensure consistency across treatment settings. As the Medical Director of the Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA), he leads initiatives to develop evidence-based protocols that guide the treatment of substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and related medical needs.

11/30/2025

🌟 WORLD PREMIERE 🌟
We’re asking our community to help us spread the word about a powerful new documentary that shines a light on a life-saving medication far too few people know about.

🎬 Antagonist: How a Wonder Drug Got Sidelined
From award-winning journalist and filmmaker Ben Westhoff, this groundbreaking film exposes the hidden forces that kept naltrexone—an effective treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders—from reaching the people who needed it most.

This is more than a movie.
It’s a conversation.
It’s awareness.
It’s a step toward healing for families and communities impacted by substance use.

📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – Food, drinks & community connection
🗣️ 6:30 PM – Live panel discussion
🎥 7:00 PM – Film screening
📍 Clark Family Branch – 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131

💵 FREE Admission
We kindly encourage donations to support two incredible local organizations doing life-changing work every day: CAFE and Refuge & Restoration.

Let’s fill the room, spark dialogue, and stand together for change.

Join us for an eye-opening evening as the St. Louis County Library Foundation presents the world premiere screening of Antagonist: How a Wonder Drug Got Sidelined, an investigative documentary by acclaimed journalist and filmmaker Ben Westhoff. This powerful film explores the untold story of how a l...

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from ARCA! 🍁

Today, we pause with grateful hearts to reflect on our many gifts and blessings.

We are thankful for our dedicated staff, whose compassion and commitment make our mission possible every day.

We are thankful for our patients, who trust us to walk alongside them on their journey.

And we are thankful for our community, whose support helps us continue creating spaces where people can heal, grow, and thrive.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restorative holiday. 🧡

11/26/2025

New Episode!

All Things Addiction – Navigating Workforce Development in Addiction Medicine | Dr. Fred Rottnek

Discover expert insights on addiction-medicine workforce development, hybrid care models, harm reduction, and patient-centered recovery strategies.

SummaryIn this episode, Dr Fred Rottnek discusses the critical aspects of workforce development in addiction medicine, emphasizing the need for trained profe...

11/24/2025

🎬 WORLD PREMIERE ALERT!
Join us for the first-ever screening of Antagonist: How a Wonder Drug Got Sidelined — the groundbreaking new investigative documentary from award-winning journalist and filmmaker Ben Westhoff.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – Food, drinks & networking
🗣️ 6:30 PM – Panel discussion
🎥 7:00 PM – Film screening
📍 Clark Family Branch – 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131
This powerful film uncovers the untold story of naltrexone, a life-saving medication that faced resistance from big-money interests despite its potential to combat opioid and alcohol addiction.
💵 Admission is FREE!
We kindly encourage donations to support local partners whose work empowers families and strengthens our community: CAFE and Refuge & Restoration.
Be part of an evening where science, advocacy, and perseverance come together in the fight against addiction.
✨ Don’t miss this meaningful conversation — and this world premiere!
🔗 Learn more at AntagonistFilm.com

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Join us for an eye-opening evening as the St. Louis County Library Foundation presents the world premiere screening of Antagonist: How a Wonder Drug Got Sidelined, an investigative documentary by acclaimed journalist and filmmaker Ben Westhoff. This powerful film explores the untold story of how a l...