ARCA Staff and Treatment Center | Assisted Recovery Centers of America, St. Louis, Missouri

Percy Menzies, M.Pharm.
President
percymenzies@arcamidwest.com
Percy Menzies is the President of Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA), a treatment center for alcohol and drug use disorders based in St. Louis, Missouri. Percy holds a Master's Degree in Pharmacy, is a board member of the American Council on Alcoholism, and is presently the acting president.

Percy’s interest and passion for pharmacological treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism goes back to the early 1980's when a science-based, medical model treatment using naltrexone was first introduced for the treatment of heroin addiction. He worked over 18 years for DuPont Pharmaceuticals in various positions and had responsibility for naltrexone as the Associate Product Manager.

He has worked closely with drugs courts and other private and state agencies to promote, train and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment of drug addictions and alcoholism. He has spoken to a wide range of audiences in the US and abroad.

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A.E. Daniel, MD
Medical Director
drdaniel@arcamidwest.com A.E. Daniel, MD - Medical Director of ARCA - St. Louis, MO

A.E. Daniel, MD joined Assisted Recovery Center of America in 2003 as Medical Director. He brings with him extensive expertise in the medical treatment of Addictive Disorders.

Dr. Daniel is also the President of Daniel Correctional Psychiatric Services, Inc., which provides psychiatric and mental health services to all Department of Corrections; facilities in the State of Missouri through a contractual arrangement with Correctional Medical Services. He also functions as Chief of Psychiatry of the Missouri State Department of Corrections through this contract.

Dr. Daniel is a Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist with over 25 years experience and expertise in mental health issues including alcohol and substance abuse in jails and prisons. Previously, he served as Superintendent of a university-affiliated public community mental health center, and the Medical Director of a private psychiatric hospital. He was past president of the Central Missouri Psychiatric Society. He is currently active in research and has published several articles. He serves on the panel of reviewers of the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.

Dr. Daniel is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri – Columbia, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

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John P. Crum
Chief Professional Officer
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John P. Crum is the Chief Professional Officer for Assisted Recovery Centers of America. His primary role at ARCA is insuring the agency is in compliance with the various rules and regulations that govern clinical programs. John has a great deal of experience in working with both CARF and JCAHO accreditation processes. In addition he has the responsibility of performing Quality Assurance evaluations of clinical records, conducting individual assessments and implementing program changes.

John has a Masters Degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He brings to ARCA 35 years of experience in both Mental Health and Public Health management expertise. He has successfully authored a number of grants funding programs for mentally ill, substance abuse and closed head injury clients.

One of John’s areas of interest as an undergraduate student was in the neurological influences of human behavior. He has continued his interest in the field through the readings of current research and participation in specific professional seminars. He is very interested in ADHD as it relates to the difficulty with impulse control and the potential problems created with substance abuse.

Arturo C. Taca, Jr. M.D.
Clinical Director/Staff Psychiatrist

Medical and Psychiatric Evaluations, forming specific treatment plans, medication management for treatment Additive Disorders and other psychiatric co-morbidities such as major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. Support staff with bio-psycho-social interventions such as individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and group psychotherapy.

Educational Background: DeSmet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, MO. Bachelors in Psychology from St. Louis University. Medical Degree from University of the East in Manila, Philippines. Medical Internship at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Psychiatric Residency Training at St. Louis University School of Medicine.

Industry Affiliations: American Psychiatric Association (APA), American Medical Association (AMA), Eastern Missouri Psychiatric Society (EMPS), American Association of Psychiatric Medicine.

Industry Awards and Honors: Chief Resident - Department of Psychiatry, St. Louis University. President - St. Louis University Residents Association. Executive Committee Member- Eastern Missouri Psychiatric Society.

Dr. Celso Rodrigues, MD
Program Director A.E. Daniel, MD - Medical Director of ARCA - St. Louis, MO

My name is Celso F. Rodrigues. I was born in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the mountains meet the ocean and the summer is the only season year around. When I was a teenager I enjoyed science and gymnastics. I decided that the medical field would be fun and always challenging so I prepared myself to go to Medical School.

After a 6-year program I graduated with honors and had my General Surgery Internship. After that I joined the Brazilian Army to work in the General Surgery Department. I stayed in the Army for 15 years and left on the rank of Major. Mean while I married and had three beautiful children. A door opened for me to come to the States for additional training in the field of Cardiology. During this period I decided to extend my education and I was accepted in the Internal Medicine Program at the Forest Park Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri, for a 3-year program. I completed my training in the summer of 2001 and I have been practicing medicine in St. Louis since my graduation.

Recently I have joined the Assisted Recovery Centers of America where we offer the most advanced management for drugs and alcohol treatment. We work as a team with the patients and respective families. It is very rewarding to see the results and the changes in people’s lives with the tools we can offer.

Judy Menzies, B.S.N., R.N.
Staff Nurse
Judy has a BSN degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Nursing and a BA in Education from India where she taught school. She and her husband Percy came to the US to seek help for their severely handicapped child. The search for medical treatment for their son triggered her interest in nursing and she applied to the School of Nursing at the University of Missouri, Columbia. It was an enduring task to juggle school and family for four years.

Her dedication paid off and she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was listed in the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Judy has worked extensively in geriatric nursing and sees her work with addiction recovery as an extension of her calling.