Ep 8: Moments of Surrender
When Jake checked into detox, he wasn’t planning on going into long-term treatment. But after he heard the stories of MARR clients who were volunteering at the detox facility, he…
Is Rock Bottom the Only Way?
“We’re just waiting for her to hit rock bottom.” “I thought this would have been rock bottom for him, but I guess it’s not.” Many families wait, hope and pray…
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Ep 7: As Angry As I Was, It Still Worked
Since before they were married up until the present, Kathe S. and Richard S. have stayed close to MARR regardless of what has been going on in their marriage. But…
Opioids | The Cost of the Crisis
Drug overdoses are currently the number one cause of death for Americans younger than 50, coming in higher than both guns and car accidents. In 2016, there were 42,249 overdose…
Ep 6: This Is a Family Disease
As a person’s addiction progresses, the family of the addicted person often experiences the development of another disease without realizing it—the disease of codependency. With a loved one in active…
The Practice of Mindfulness in Recovery
By Todd Valentine, LCSW At MARR, men enter our care because drugs and alcohol have damaged or completely destroyed their lives. They often embarked on the path of addiction as an…
Ep 5: Vulnerability is a Sign of Masculinity
In this episode, counselors working with men in treatment gather around the podcast table to talk about vulnerability, why it takes a community to foster recovery and the necessity of…
Am I Enough? | Shame & Belonging
As humans, we have an innate desire for connection. We want to feel accepted by the people in our lives, whether it be friends, family, or significant others. We want…
Ep 4: The Sooner You Unpack, The Better
Ashley M. started his journey in recovery when he checked into MARR in 2005. He shares with host Matt Shedd about being kicked out of the program, and how he…
Ep 3: We’re All In Recovery From Something
Michelle L. and Tony L. lost their daughter to the disease of addiction 14 years ago. In the time since then, they were introduced to the resources MARR provides to…
The Importance of Detachment
By Patrice Alexander, MS, LPC At face value, the word detachment has a negative connotation and conveys a sense of loss. It is hard to imagine being “detached” or “separated”…
Stories of Recovery | The MARR Experience
By Matt Shedd Host of Stories of Recovery Through some combination of a solid foundation in 12-step spirituality, committed alumni and staff, and a history of over 40 years helping…