Addiction Recovery Systems Lancaster County's Newest Addiction Treatment Center Most people dependent on drugs or alcohol know the frustration of trying to stop. Many have tried many times on their own while others have tried traditional 28-day programs. Sadly, failure at these attempts only serves to further deteriorate the individuals sense of failure and worthlessness. Those who are dependent on opiates or prescription pain medication live with the daily fear of getting "sick" when their "medication" is not available. At Addiction Recovery Systems we cut through the confusion and frustration of addiction and provide medication-assisted treatment that WORKS. If you or someone you love is addicted to heroin, prescription drugs, alcohol or other drugs, call us today to learn how medication-assisted treatment can help you get your life back under control.

Addiction is a Medical Condition No one ever set a goal to be addicted to drugs or alcohol. Likewise no one decides to continue being addicted. Addiction means real suffering for addicted persons and anyone who loves them. So why do people return to drinking or drug use in the face of such misery? They do so because addiction is a brain disease that affects every aspect of a person's life. Why is it so hard to stop drinking or using drugs? It isn't. The hard part is staying stopped. Some people were born with a predisposition to addiction and once drinking and using drugs started, what followed was a process that permanently altered brain functioning. For these people the effects of addiction extend beyond the times they are actually using. They experience cravings and just don't feel "normal" when they are abstinent. That is why so many people stop drinking or drugging only to "pick up" after days, weeks or months of struggling. The good news is that there are medications that can help. No one ever suggested that diabetics get "well" with willpower. How about those with high blood pressure? In these cases, the medical conditions are best treated with a combination of medication and behavioral counseling and lifestyle changes. Addiction should be treated in the same way. Treatment for addiction is greatly assisted by the use of medications that reduce or eliminate craving, restore normal brain functions, and put an end to the cycle of addiction. Addiction Recovery Systems offers a full range of treatment programs for those addicted to alcohol or other drugs. We also provide or prescribe cutting edge medications intended to assist patients in regaining control of their lives and ending the cycle of uncontrolled use, guilt, broken promises and return to drinking and drug use. Recovery is something YOU or someone you love CAN do.

What is Addiction Recovery Systems? Addiction Recovery Systems is a company dedicated to the belief that addiction should be treated like any other medical condition that affects every aspect of a patient's life. We believe addiction cuts across all levels of our society and affects people of all types. We believe that addiction is similar to other medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or health problems that may have been triggered by genetic predisposition and brought to reality by behavioral choices and general health practices. Unfortunately in our society we consider some medical problems to be "acceptable" and others are stigmatized and those suffering from these diseases are "shunned". We believe this is both short-sighted and tragic. Addiction Recovery Systems has a core value of dignity and respect. We believe that persons with addictive diseases should be treated with the same consideration that persons receive in any professional environment. That is why we have invested time and attention to detail in creating our facility environment. Finally, we believe that treatment for addiction should always be based on what is best for the patient and based solely on their individual needs. No one medication or treatment program is right for everyone. That's why our programs may be "medication-free" or include medications like methadone, suboxone, Campral or other medications proven effective in aiding recovery. If you or someone you love is suffering from addiction, please give us a call today.