Mindfulness & Addiction
By Matt Wagner, NCC, LPC www.mattwagnerlpc.com Matt Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has a private practice in Decatur, Georgia. He specializes in guiding his clients through mindfulness, meditation,…
Women & Treatment: What gets in the way?
Lauren Davis, MS, LPC, Director of Admissions Kristen Render, LMSW, Assistant Director of Admissions When it comes to getting treatment for substance use disorder, women are generally more likely to…
Podcast Gratitude and Resentment
Ep 61: Gratitude and Resentment Can’t Exist at the Same Time
Caitlin started drinking at 15, around the same time that her mom was diagnosed with cancer. By the time she was 20, Caitlin's mother had passed away, and her father…
Substance Use and Addiction in College
Sophie Gruber Communications Intern MARR Addiction Treatment Center Drinking at Bible Study and Getting High at Hobby Lobby Before Bible study, the other day, my friend and I were sitting…
How Sexual Fantasies Can Connect to Our Traumatic Past
By Rick McKain, MAC, LPC What’s the Connection? Men who struggle with intimacy in relationships often entertain consistent and unrealistic sexual fantasies. From my experience working in this area, there…
The Importance of Being Ordinary
By Matt Shedd Host of Stories of Recovery Podcas Ego-Based Spirituality When we commit ourselves to a path like Twelve Step Recovery, or any other spiritual tradition focused on serving…
Maintaining Tradition Through Times of Transition
Will Atkins, MA, LPC, CRC, took over as director of MARR’s men’s program in January of 2020 after Doug Brush retired from 41 years of service to MARR. We sat…
Drug and Alcohol Interventions | 6 Things to Know
By Dr. Brian Moore Psychologist and Interventionist Founder and Director of The Intervention Group The intervention has become a familiar ritual in our culture. It’s often depicted in television and…
MARR’s Paul Thim Invited to Speak at A.A. International Convention
Eighty-five years ago, an alcoholic who was trying to stay sober stood outside a hotel bar, trying to decide whether to drink or not. He knew he had to find another…
Recovery Podcast Right Side Up
Ep 60: I’m Going to Keep It Raw
Jasmine shares her transformative experience as part of MARR’s Right Side Up Women and Children's Recovery Center program. Before coming to RSU, she lived in a room where she blocked…
Pastor with an addiction to pills
Ep 59: The Pastor Addicted to Pills, Booze, and Applause
After college, Gil spent a short time as a police officer who was addicted to drugs but was also arresting people for drugs. He thought that if he became a…
High angle view at young African-American man smiling gratefully to psychologist while while in support group circle, copy space
Ep 58: The Fear You Are Feeling Right Now Is Real
We all face moments where we are completely overwhelmed by the problems we are facing and the situations we find ourselves in. At these times, all of the strengths, tools,…