What to Expect from Drug Rehab in Atlanta
The National Center for Drug Addiction Statistics reports that over 160 million Americans currently abuse drugs. The good news is that treatment for addictions is readily available from different care…
What Are the Most Common Causes of Alcoholism?
Over 95,000 Americans die from the effects of alcohol every year. A large majority of this staggering number suffer from alcoholism. But what is it, and how does it happen?…
Ep 74: What MARR Provided That Other Centers Couldn’t
"Don't walk, but RUN away from me!" That's what Josh K. said to his fiancée when he saw he could not stop his own self-destruction. He even tried treatment at…
What Is the Most Effective Substance Abuse Treatment Available?
Addiction is one of the most common health conditions in the US, probably more so than you think. Believe it or not, 1 in 10 adults in the US will…
Outpatient vs Inpatient Rehab: Which Is Best for You?
If you try drugs before the age of fourteen you are more likely to develop a dependency on substances. Research shows that there is a 34% chance that you will…
Community Means Holding Hope in Uncertainty 
Community Means Holding Hope in Uncertainly Janet Hodges, LPC Director of Traditions (Women's Recovery Center) There has always been something special about MARR. When you come here, whether you're a…
A Legacy of Service
A Legacy of Service By Bob Day, MA, LPC When I came to MARR as an intern in 2014, I thought that this was just a place to begin my…
Ep 73: Therapeutic Community | Ashley McQueen
When a person shows up to participate here at MARR, whether they are a client or not, they become part of a community that they can remain involved in for…
Flipping of wooden cube block for change 2021 to 2022 year , Preparation for merry Christmas and happy new year concept.
Substance Abuse and New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Ways to Experience Recovery in 2022
2022 could be the year you or a loved one experiences recovery from substance abuse. Every January, promise-filled Facebook posts and goal lists are made with the best intentions, as…
Enjoying the Holidays with an Addicted Loved One
For many, enjoying the holidays with an addicted loved one can be anything but joyful. For a substance addict, the holidays often come with triggers and an increased risk of…
Loved One in Treatment: Moving Forward
Asking for help takes courage. If you have a loved one that is currently in treatment – either at MARR or another addiction treatment facility –we hope that you, too,…
How to Address Trauma from a Licensed Therapist
How to Address Trauma by our own Licenced Therapist, Erica Welsh, LPC Erica Welsh is an Associate Professional Counselor and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in family counseling,…