When Treatment Takes Several Tries
Advice for family members whose loved one can’t seem to grasp recovery Addiction is a disease that is characterized by cycles of relapse and remission. As much as family members…
The MARR Experience by Kathe S.
After a stint in detox, I admitted into MARR in December of 2005. It was not my first time in treatment. Initially, I got sober in Ohio in 1988; following…
You Mean I’m Not Cured?
The biggest misconception about addiction is revealedDespite continuous advancements being made in the addiction field, there is a common misconception about the disease: Many people believe that an addicted individual…
Our Guiding Principles
When MARR was established in 1975, the disease model of addiction had already been introduced and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was 40 years old. While we certainly didn’t know then all…
Breaking Isolation: Positive Effects of Support Groups
By Janet Fluker, MEd, MS, LPCAddiction is an isolating disease, both for the addict and those who love him or her. Family support groups are a powerful way to end…
MARR Honored with Gift from Wells Fargo through ‘Days of Giving’
MARR was honored by Wells Fargo with a $1,000 grant at the company’s 'Days of Giving' celebration at the 1818 Club in Duluth on November 8, 2012.The donation to MARR…
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Chances are you have already made a charitable contribution to MARR in the past. But have you considered including us in your will or estate planning so you can leave…
Addressing Trauma in Women
Addressing Trauma in Women by Kendall Weinberg, M.Ed., LPC National statistics reveal that 55–99 percent of women seeking treatment for substance dependence have experienced at least one trauma in…
The MARR Experience by Richard S.
I arrived at MARR from Clearwater, Florida in July 2011 and must admit, I was somewhat leery of spending three (very long) months in rehab. After all, I had endured…
To Detach, With Love
My story of surrender, strength and a mother’s love By Stacee Flanagan My name is Stacee and I am a grateful recovering codependent. What is a codependent? Wikipedia defines codependence…
Forever Thankful
By Tricia T. Gratitude: An emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. When I arrived at MARR, I had an attitude problem…
Not My Child
Prescription drug abuse among teens is on the rise By Patti P. Carter, LPC, MAC According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 22.3…