Addiction & Recovery Research Institute

About Us

ARRI (Addiction & Recovery Research Institute) exists to translate neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and ethical clinical practice into real-world recovery. Our focus is on understanding addiction as a brain-based disease influenced by trauma, environment, relationships, and behavior — and then designing care that addresses the whole person (mind, body, and spirit), not just symptoms. We emphasize long-term recovery, relapse vulnerability education, nervous system regulation, and sustainable lifestyle change grounded in evidence, not trends.

Christopher Blevins MA, LAC-T, LMSW

Christopher serves as Program Director and Clinician at ARRI. He is a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), holds a Master of Arts, and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Chistopher been licensed for since 2024 and is a lifelong learner focused on the neuroscience of addiction, behavior, and recovery. His clinical work integrates brain science, trauma-informed care, and ethical practice. 

"I’m in recovery myself, and I’ve lived firsthand how addiction interacts with brain health, trauma, and environment. I’ve also experienced how negative environments can quietly reinforce relapse risk and emotional dysregulation even when motivation is strong. That lived experience, combined with clinical training and neuroscience focus, puts me in a unique position to connect with our people and to communicate hope." - Christopher Blevins

Brian Blevins CEO

Brian serves as CEO, CFO, and Clinical Supervisor at ARRI. He is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) with over 20 years of experience in the addiction treatment field.

Science-Based Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

We integrate the newest findings in neuroscience and behavioral health.
This commitment ensures you receive the most effective care possible

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