The ARC Recovery Library
25 free guides and 12 self-
assessments for the questions
you’re already Googling
Straight answers on addiction and recovery, plus private self-
assessments that give you a real result in minutes.
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Self-assessments
Alcohol
Am I an
alcoholic?
Alcohol
How much drinking is too much?
OPIOIDS
Is my painkiller use still medical?
OPIOIDS
Is my kratom use a problem?
FAMILIES
Am I enabling my loved one?
FAMILIES
Is my adult child using?
TREATMENT
What level of care do I need?
TREATMENT
Would medication help me quit?
RECOVERY
What’s my relapse
risk right now?
RECOVERY
Am I a dry drunk?
MENTAL HEALTH
Is it anxiety or withdrawal?
DETOX
Do I need medical detox to stop safely?
Most downloaded
When Someone You
Love Is Struggling
Help without losing
yourself
Detox Is Not
Treatment
What detox does,
and doesn’t
The First
30 Days
Week by week,
what to expect
The Drink That Stopped Working
When alcohol crosses
the line
Fentanyl: What
Everyone Should Know
Why this drug is
different
The Whole Library
The Drink That Stopped Working
When alcohol crosses the line
Fentanyl: What
Everyone Should Know
Why this drug is different
Coming Back From
Meth
What recovery really takes
The Cycle You Cannot
Outrun
Cocaine and crack, honestly
Coming Off Benzos
Safely
The hardest drug to stop alone
When the Prescription Becomes the Problem
Pain treatment to dependence
Kratom and 7-OH: The Legal Opioid
Gas station drugs
Mixing Drugs: What Actually Kills People
Why combinations are lethal
Overdose and
Narcan
The first two minutes
Detox Is Not
Treatment
What detox does, and doesn’t
PHP, IOP or
Outpatient?
Which level of care fits
How to Choose a
Rehab
Ten questions that matter
What Rehab Actually
Costs
Insurance, plainly explained
Your First Week in
Treatment
What to bring, what happens
The First
30 Days
Week by week, what to expect
The Craving
Toolkit
Fifteen things that work
Your Relapse Prevention
Plan
Seeing it coming
Sober Living in
Asheville
Finding a good house
Going Back to Work
Sober
What to tell your employer
When Someone You
Love Is Struggling
Help without losing yourself
When They Won’t Admit
There’s a Problem
What actually moves someone
Setting Boundaries That Hold
Stop enabling, stay close
Talking to Your Adult Child
For parents of grown kids
When Your Spouse Is
Drinking
For partners, specifically
While They’re in Treatment
The quiet weeks, used well
The Drink That Stopped Working
When alcohol crosses the line
Fentanyl: What
Everyone Should Know
Why this drug is different
Coming Back From
Meth
What recovery really takes
The Cycle You Cannot
Outrun
Cocaine and crack, honestly
Coming Off Benzos
Safely
The hardest drug to stop alone
When the Prescription Becomes the Problem
Pain treatment to dependence
Kratom and 7-OH: The Legal Opioid
Gas station drugs
Mixing Drugs: What Actually Kills People
Why combinations are lethal
Overdose and
Narcan
The first two minutes
Detox Is Not
Treatment
What detox does, and doesn’t
PHP, IOP or
Outpatient?
Which level of care fits
How to Choose a
Rehab
Ten questions that matter
What Rehab Actually
Costs
Insurance, plainly explained
Your First Week in
Treatment
What to bring, what happens
The First 30
Days
Week by week, what to expect
The Craving
Toolkit
Fifteen things that work
Your Relapse Prevention
Plan
Seeing it coming
Sober Living in
Asheville
Finding a good house
Going Back to Work
Sober
What to tell your employer
When Someone You
Love Is Struggling
Help without losing yourself
When They Won’t Admit
There’s a Problem
What actually moves someone
Setting Boundaries That Hold
Stop enabling, stay close
Talking to Your Adult Child
For parents of grown kids
When Your Spouse Is
Drinking
For partners, specifically
While They’re in Treatment
The quiet weeks, used well
Frequently asked questions
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What are the signs of alcohol use disorder?Common signs include drinking more than intended, failed attempts to cut back, cravings, tolerance, and withdrawal. Our free assessment checks how your own drinking compares.
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How much drinking is considered too much?
Clinicians generally define heavy drinking as more than 4 drinks a day or 14 a week for men, and more than 3 a day or 7 a week for women.
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Can you get dependent on painkillers even if you take them as prescribed?
Yes. Physical dependence can develop from prescribed opioid use alone, regardless of intent, especially with long-term use.
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Is kratom addictive?
Kratom acts on opioid receptors and can cause dependence and withdrawal symptoms with regular use, even though it’s legal and sold over the counter.
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What does it mean to enable someone’s addiction?
Enabling means shielding someone from the consequences of their use, such as covering for them or making excuses, in ways that let the addiction continue.
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How do I know if my adult child is using drugs?
Warning signs include withdrawal from family, unexplained financial trouble, changes in sleep or appearance, and new secretive behavior.
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What’s the difference between PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment?
PHP is the most intensive, days a week at a facility; IOP is fewer hours while living at home; standard outpatient is the least intensive.
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Can medication help someone quit drinking or using drugs?
Medications like naltrexone, buprenorphine, and acamprosate can reduce cravings and withdrawal, and work best alongside counseling.
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What increases the risk of relapse?
Common triggers include stress, isolation, skipping meetings or therapy, contact with old using environments, and untreated cravings.
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What is dry drunk syndrome?
It describes someone who has stopped drinking but hasn’t addressed the underlying thinking patterns, leaving them at higher relapse risk.
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How can I tell if I’m experiencing withdrawal or just anxiety?
Withdrawal often includes physical symptoms like shaking, sweating, or a racing heart tied to when you last used, while anxiety alone usually isn’t.
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Is it safe to detox at home?
For alcohol and benzodiazepines especially, stopping suddenly without medical supervision can be dangerous or fatal.
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