Addiction Recovery Institute is a privately operated outpatient substance use treatment program with a North location at 31 North Union Street in Pawtucket. ARI specializes in medication-assisted treatment for adults with opioid use disorder and also provides general outpatient counseling for people with other substance use concerns. The organization emphasizes individualized care, privacy, dignity, and long-term clinical support.
Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment
ARI offers methadone and buprenorphine maintenance treatment. These medications reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, allowing patients to stabilize and participate more fully in counseling and recovery planning. Medication selection and dosing are based on medical evaluation, opioid-use history, prior treatment, current health, and individual response.
The program also offers a detoxification option for selected patients with a shorter history of opioid use disorder and limited previous treatment. This outpatient medication taper is more time-limited than maintenance treatment and is only appropriate when clinical staff determine that it can be completed safely. Patients who need inpatient withdrawal management or a higher level of care may be referred elsewhere.
Admission and Medical Evaluation
Prospective patients begin with screening and initial paperwork. A counselor starts the treatment plan, and medical staff complete an examination and laboratory testing. ARI identifies urine drug screening, urinalysis, tuberculosis screening, testing for syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV, and other tests required by clinical or regulatory standards. Pregnancy testing is completed for patients of childbearing potential.
The assessment helps determine diagnosis, medication eligibility, dose, counseling needs, and treatment goals. ARI is licensed by Rhode Island’s behavioral health authority and reports oversight by CARF, SAMHSA, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and federal health agencies.
Substance Use Counseling
Medication-assisted treatment at ARI combines medication with counseling and behavioral therapies. Individual counseling helps patients address triggers, relationships, stress, grief, employment, legal problems, and the routines needed to support recovery. Treatment plans are tailored to the patient rather than relying on a single standard schedule.
General outpatient substance use counseling is also available for people whose primary concern is not opioid use disorder. Family and supportive friends may participate when the patient chooses. ARI also provides education to help families understand addiction, medication treatment, and the recovery process.
Daily Structure and Continued Care
The Pawtucket location maintains early dosing hours during the week and limited weekend and holiday dosing. Office and counseling hours differ from dosing hours. Patients are expected to follow program requirements, attend clinical appointments, complete testing, and work with staff on progress toward treatment goals.
Medication treatment may continue for an extended period when it remains medically appropriate and beneficial. Clinical staff review response, safety, and recovery progress rather than requiring every patient to complete treatment on the same timeline.
Insurance and Self-Pay
ARI accepts several insurance plans, although coverage varies by carrier. The organization also publishes a weekly self-pay rate for patients whose insurance is not accepted. Prospective patients should contact the Pawtucket office to verify insurance, current fees, dosing hours, admission availability, and documents needed for screening.
