Professional success doesn’t make somebody exempt from having substance abuse problems. From our 45 years of working with professionals with addictions, we find that this statement might not be as…
Around Valentine's Day, we often think about the people in our lives that we love and how we can express that love to them. We wanted to take a moment…
January is synonymous with heartfelt resolutions. We tell ourselves about how this year “everything is going to be different.” Unfortunately, for many of us, by the time February rolls around…
For many of us, the holiday season brings with it a sense of hope. This time of year often gives us much-needed time away from our hectic work lives. It…
Kimberly Alexander, MBA, LPC, CPCS Chief Clinical Officer The original 3x3x3 Rubik’s cube has 43 quintillion (43,252,003,274,489,856,000) possible combinations. This number is so big that it’s difficult for most of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…