All MARR Articles
The Whirlpool of the Family Disease
By Todd Valentine, LCSW
The Disease of Addiction
Addiction is a chronic, progressive, and deadly disease. It’s a disease that constantly demands more but is ne…
Happy, Joyous, and Free | Alumni Story
By Kirsty D., MARR Alumnus
On August 25, 2008, I walked through the doors of MARR a broken twenty-two-year-old. After witnessing someone close to me die of an…
Healthy Relationships | Meaningful Goodbyes
Addiction is an isolating disease. Although drug and alcohol use may begin in a social setting, chemical dependency eventually results in isolation. To keep up…
Is Addiction a Disease?
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS
Is addiction a disease? Is addiction a choice? These are good questions, and ones that require careful attention to the nature…
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes | Boundaries, Addiction, and Family Recovery
Addiction is a family disease, and one of the most important steps to take in recovery is setting boundaries.
Addiction is a disease of isolation. It relentle…
Beautiful Boy Screening
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, MARR partnered with Amazon Studios and Georgia State Representative Sharon Cooper to host a special screening of the Amazon fil…