Our Guiding Principles
When MARR was established in 1975, the disease model of addiction had already been introduced and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was 40 years old. While we certainl…
Breaking Isolation: Positive Effects of Support Groups
By Janet Fluker, MEd, MS, LPC
Addiction is an isolating disease, both for the addict and those who love him or her. Family support groups are a powerful way to…
The MARR Experience by Richard S.
I arrived at MARR from Clearwater, Florida in July 2011 and must admit, I was somewhat leery of spending three (very long) months in rehab. After all, I had en…
To Detach, With Love
My story of surrender, strength and a mother’s love By Stacee Flanagan
My name is Stacee and I am a grateful recovering codependent. What is a codependent? W…
Forever Thankful
By Tricia T.
Gratitude: An emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive.
When I arrived at MARR, I had an attitude…
Not My Child
Prescription drug abuse among teens is on the rise By Patti P. Carter, LPC, MAC
According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estima…