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Ep 48: I Didn’t Know About Addiction or Mental Health
Tina C. had been abusing drugs since the age of 14, but she didn’t know anything about addiction. She was headed for prison when she was offered a last minute…
Ep 47: I Was Terrified of Treatment
Sometimes we are fortunate enough to see things come full circle. Grey was the first admission to MARR who told the assessment team in his initial call that he had…
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Ep 46: What Should I Look for in Treatment for My Loved One?
CEO of MARR Bill Anderson has worked in addiction treatment for 23 years, with 15 of those years at MARR. Over the course of his career, he has seen the…
A mother of four and full-time professional, Michelle shares her story about how treatment at MARR helped her overcome her shame in recovery.
Ep 45: Overcoming Shame in Recovery
Overcoming shame in recovery is an important step in staying sober. This is particularly true for mothers and for professionals. Michelle was both. She had four children and a career as a full-time…
Ep 44: Will Going to Treatment End My Career?
Even though Philip was making $250 an hour as a medical professional, his addiction was making it impossible for him to pay his bills. But he ended up having a…
Ep 43: How to Stay Sober After Treatment
Sometimes you meet somebody who is so deeply committed to the program and fellowship of recovery that they are able to stay sober no matter what tragedies happen in their…
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Ep 42: The Whole Family Can Recover
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.…
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Ep 41: Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Recovery
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…
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Ep 40: Relapse Was Not the End of the Story
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…
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Ep 39: How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction
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…
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Ep 38: The Chief of Staff Arrested for Crack
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…
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Ep 37: Recovery Saves Professional Careers
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…