At MARR, group therapy is a core component of the treatment that we provide for our clients. A common saying in 12 Step fellowships is “the disease of addiction thrives…
By Kristen Render, LMSW Professionals Program Director From early on in my time at MARR, I took a strong interest in our Professionals Program. Early recovery can be particularly challenging…
Trauma Education and Addiction At MARR Addiction Treatment Centers, we view trauma education as an essential component for long-term recovery. During treatment, we educate our clients on how trauma may…
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Strong clinical evidence supports Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an effective therapeutic approach when treating addiction. For this reason, we use CBT approaches and interventions…
Relapse prevention is a central component to effective treatment at MARR Addiction Treatment Centers. A thorough understanding of the relapse process goes hand in hand with the addiction education and…
Addiction education is a foundational element of treatment at MARR. When people in early recovery understand their disease, it gives context for the process groups, residential living, individual counseling, 12 Step…
The Extended Recovery Residences (ERR) is an option that we recommend for many clients completing the first two phases of treatment at MARR. In ERR, clients move into a new…
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…