Often, individuals and caregivers impacted by addiction hit a rock bottom. “I was alone in every sense of the word. Purely survival mode. The desperation and misery had taken over, and I had given up on any hope of my life ever-changing. I was living, but I was dead inside.” - Marci Smith“Everyone has their own version of rock bottom. For me, I knew I was at the bottom when changing was going to be easier than continuing my life the way it was.” - Wilbur SmithHowever, ARCHway Institute knows that recovery is possible, and the organization ignites this hope in order to light the way to recovery for individuals and families across the country.“My life now is like nothing I could have ever imagined. I have a roof over my head, food to eat, and enough hope to live on for decades. I get to spend every day of my life trying to help other people that are struggling get out and STAY out of active addiction. My life is a blessing. No, my life today is a complete gift from God.” - Marci Smith “Recovery provides a life that cannot be explained. It’s a life through continuous positive actions, which opens doors to incredible careers, family, and relationships. Through this you are able to find self-love, appreciation, and hope for the future.” - Wilbur Smith This book will take you on the journey of recovery from addictive disorders. It will share with you the hope that when someone recovers, that person’s recovery lights the way for others to recover as well. It has been said that one person’s substance use disorder can directly impact five others from parents and siblings to co-workers and friends. Almost everyone has been either directly or indirectly impacted by addiction, so this book is for the masses. To those in and seeking recovery, this book shares stories of the different pathways individuals have taken to thrive in recovery. It provides experience, strength, and hope that recovery is possible. To caregivers, this book reminds you that you are not alone and that it is not your fault. It reminds you that, you too, can recover your lives. To those working in behavioral health professions, this book will help you understand the realities of addiction and the best practices in treatment and recovery services. To business leaders, this book explains that addiction affects our families, neighbors, co-workers, and friends. It affects our work lives as much as our personal lives. To those involved in education, criminal justice, and advocacy, this book explains that in understanding addictive disorders, you can help to guide the future of treatment and recovery. You can help produce better outcomes. To those wanting to give back, this book shares the story of how ARCHway developed and became a robust community that strives daily to increase access to treatment and recovery. To all, this book is for you. We welcome you to join the ARCHway community in Igniting Hope.