Opioids | The Cost of the Crisis
Drug overdoses are currently the number one cause of death for Americans younger than 50, coming in higher than both guns and car accidents. In 2016, there wer…
The Practice of Mindfulness in Recovery
By Todd Valentine, LCSW
At MARR, men enter our care because drugs and alcohol have damaged or completely destroyed their lives. They often embarked on the…
Am I Enough? | Shame & Belonging
As humans, we have an innate desire for connection. We want to feel accepted by the people in our lives, whether it be friends, family, or significant others…
The Importance of Detachment
By Patrice Alexander, MS, LPC
At face value, the word detachment has a negative connotation and conveys a sense of loss. It is hard to imagine being “detached”…
Myths About Addiction Treatment
“By talking about addiction in the light of day — and by celebrating recovery out loud — we can help correct the misinformation and stigma that become obstac…
Social Media and Ethics
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS “One of our responsibilities as counselors is to have healthy boundaries. These boundaries can easily become blurred if, or whe…