AdCare Rhode Island

09/03/2026

Childhood ends. Its effects don't always end with it.

Research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has found a strong connection between difficult experiences early in life and challenges with mental health and substance use later on.

That doesn't mean someone's future is written by what happened to them as a child. But it does give us another way to understand why people may struggle, and why addressing more than substance use itself can matter in recovery. 💜

If you’re thinking about making a change, we’re here to talk. Call or DM us any time: 866-407-4832

09/02/2026

On Overdose Awareness Day, our AdCare Rhode Island community wore purple in remembrance of the lives lost to overdose. 💜

Staff and patients came together to create luminaries, share a special meal, and take time to honor those who are no longer with us.

Today -- and every day -- we remember them, the people who loved them, and everyone still finding their way forward.

09/01/2026

Another day. Another month. Another year. Whatever milestone you’re marking, we think it’s worth celebrating. 🎂

Happy Soberversary to everyone celebrating this month! 💙

Drop your milestone in the comments so we can celebrate with you.

08/31/2026

Fentanyl exposure doesn’t always happen the way people expect.

Sometimes, it looks like a pill.

💔 According to the CDC, 57% of overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills were among people under 35.
💔 And in 93% of those deaths, illicitly manufactured fentanyl was involved.

Counterfeit pills can be made to look like legitimate prescription medications, but may contain fentanyl or other substances the person never intended to take.

Throughout Overdose Awareness Month, we’ve talked about what’s showing up in today’s drug supply, how to recognize an overdose, where to find naloxone, and how to use it.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, keep the conversation going.
👉Talk with the young adults in your life about counterfeit pills and fentanyl.
👉Make sure they know the risk.
👉 And keep naloxone nearby.

One conversation could matter more than you know.💜

08/30/2026

Everyone experiences grief, but most of us don’t talk about it.

And grief doesn’t only show up when we lose someone.

It can come with moving away, changing jobs, or leaving behind a life we’ve outgrown.

It can even come with getting sober.

Even when you know you’re moving toward something better, it’s possible to grieve the life you knew and the things you’re leaving behind.

👉That grief doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice. It means something changed.

On , let’s make room for the kinds of grief we don’t always know how to talk about.

08/27/2026

Surviving an overdose can be a turning point, but what happens next matters.

The hours and days that follow can bring fear, uncertainty, and some difficult decisions. They can also bring an opportunity to get support and take the next step toward recovery.

An overdose doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Reach out. We're here. 1-866-407-4832

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Some support systems believe in personal space. Others… do not. 🐾😂

Who’s your furry support system? Drop a photo in the comments. We want to see them! 👇

08/25/2026

If you're in Connecticut... recovery may be closer than you think. 💙

AdCare Rhode Island offers compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment in a peaceful setting -- close enough to stay connected to home, with the space to focus on what comes next.

Sometimes, a change of scenery can be the start of something bigger.

DM or call us for more information. 866-407-4832

08/24/2026

You don’t have to work in healthcare to be the person who needs to know how to respond to an opioid overdose.

Philip Van Guilder, our Corporate Director of Community Relations, knows that firsthand.

He used Narcan to help save his own son’s life. 💜

In this video, Philip demonstrates how to administer Narcan and what to do when you suspect an opioid overdose.

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✅ If you keep Narcan on hand, know where it is.
✅ Make sure the people around you know, too.
✅ And learn how to use it before the moment you need it.

With International Overdose Awareness Day coming up on August 31, we’ll be talking more about overdose prevention this week. This felt like an important place to start.

🚨 In a suspected overdose, call 911 and follow the current instructions provided with your naloxone product.

This video shares personal experience and general educational information. It is not a substitute for formal naloxone or CPR training.