Boundaries in Recovery: A Two-Way Street Setting boundaries in recovery is essential. We often hear about the family members' need to set boundaries. We don't as often hear about the importance of…
Listen as our Men's Center Director, Will Atkins shares about lasting recovery at MARR on Gwinnett Radio X. Thanks to host, Tom Sheldon for having us on the show!
By Sarah Brookings, MA, LPC It is hope that gives life meaning. And hope is based on the prospect of being able one day to turn the actual world into…
Keeping the spirit of volunteerism alive at MARRThere is an article on Facebook that has recently gone viral: 37 Things You’ll Regret When You’re Old by Mike Spohr. In the…
By Jessica Schmoll, MS, LPC When it comes to treating a chemically dependent woman, it is helpful to first consider creating a healthy, safe community in which she can explore…
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous describes alcoholism as “cunning, baffling, powerful.” For nearly 40 years, MARR’s seasoned professionals and committed staff members have seen the insidiousness of addiction —…
By Jessica Schmoll, MS, LPC In 2013, as recent research continues to emerge and data are reviewed, the issues surrounding women and addiction are becoming progressively more understood and evermore…
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can put a major strain on an addicted person's relationships. If you are a friend or family member of an addict,…
A recovery program is essential for family members, too Addiction leaves behind a path of destruction unlike any other disease. From legal issues, to health problems, to financial strain and…
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…
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…
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…