The climb

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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Eliminating Barriers to Care: X-Waiver Elimination & MAT via Telehealth
July 9, 2023
In Part I of this series, we explored the dynamic changes in the regulatory and business landscape within the behavioral health industry…
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Navigating the Shifting SUD Landscape: How to Stay Relevant Part 1
May 9, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially lifted the global emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a positive…
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Establishing a Center of Excellence
April 12, 2023
Just as the name implies, a Center of Excellence (CoE) designation in an addiction treatment provider ensures the treatment center…
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