Family Workbook | Addressing Addiction in the HomeWe are excited to announce "Addressing Addiction in the Home" – a workbook for family members of those struggling with a substance use…
Ep. 42: The Whole Family Can Recover In this episode, we hear from two parents, Patti and Andrew A., who sent two of their sons to MARR at different times.…
In this episode we hear from two therapists about perfectionism and how it is a major obstacle to long-term recovery. Director of MARR’s Women’s Center Cailey Binkley and a therapist…
Sharon was a stay-at-home mom who didn’t have a drinking problem until she was in her forties. Her husband staged an intervention, and she went to MARR. After 90 days…
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Brian Moore, a psychologist and interventionist. Drawing from his decades of experience working with people suffering from the disease and those closest to…
By Matt SheddThose unfamiliar with the language used in 12 Step communities may have never heard the term “emotional sobriety.” But this, perhaps more than anything else, is the goal…
Jeff B. was a chief of staff for a county commissioner. Then he made the evening news after being arrested in a hotel room for possession of crack cocaine. After…
Addiction is an equal opportunity disease. It affects people from all backgrounds, at all ages, and in all walks of life. With 10% of the population suffering from addiction, if…
Lane H. is a practicing dentist who came to MARR after facing dramatic consequences in his career related to his addiction. He describes the circumstances of how he arrived at…
Interview with Talitha Klingberg, LCSWCan you tell us a little bit about how clients come to the professionals program at MARR? If someone has come to the attention of a professional…
After 11 years, Paul Thim is retiring from his position as a primary counselor at the Men’s Recovery Center at MARR. Paul discusses what he learned during this time as…
Darrell knows desperation firsthand. He describes his first drink at age 15 as a spiritual experience—something he needed without realizing he needed it. Alcohol worked for him for about a…