The climb

Housing, Recovery, and Stability: Why Communities Need a Hybrid Model for Addiction and Mental Health Care
March 8, 2026
Across the United States, communities are grappling with a difficult question: how do we effectively address homelessness when it is…
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Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives: Why America Must Invest in Modern Addiction Recovery Infrastructure
March 8, 2026
Substance use disorder (SUD) rarely begins with a dramatic moment. More often, it grows quietly hidden behind stigma, isolation, and…
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Defending Value-Based Care in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
March 3, 2026
Value-based care in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is not a trend. It is a necessary evolution. For decades, fee-for-service…
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2025 Reflections: A Year of Growth, Grit, and Groundbreaking Work in Recovery
December 2, 2025
For Ascension Recovery Services, 2025 was not just another year of projects, openings, and milestones. It was a year that…
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From Recovery to Reform: Building Hope and Healing on Tribal Lands
October 24, 2025
When I started my recovery journey, I had what so many do not: both familial and financial support. Even though…
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health & SUD Care: LPCs and LMFTs as Medicare Providers
October 18, 2023
In a groundbreaking move, the landscape of mental health care and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in the United States…
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September: Embracing Recovery & Increasing Access to Addiction Treatment
September 6, 2023
Every September, National Recovery Month serves as a beacon of hope for those grappling with addiction, reminding us that recovery…
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Addressing the Xylazine Crisis: ARS at the Forefront
August 11, 2023
The surge in substance use, including xylazine, is causing significant harm to individuals and communities, leading to an increase in…
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What Are the Signs of a Drug Overdose?
August 1, 2023
In a groundbreaking move, the landscape of mental health care and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in the United States…
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Positive Shifts in Behavioral Health: Professional Licensing Compacts
July 12, 2023
The behavioral health industry is facing a workforce shortage. As behavioral health problems are becoming less stigmatized, more people are…
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