How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship with a Recovering Addict
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can put a major strain on an addicted person’s relationships. If you are a friend or family member of an a…
My Spouse Is Sober – Now What?
A recovery program is essential for family members, too
Addiction leaves behind a path of destruction unlike any other disease. From legal issues, to health pr…
When Treatment Takes Several Tries
Advice for family members whose loved one can’t seem to grasp recovery
Addiction is a disease that is characterized by cycles of relapse and remission. As much…
The MARR Experience by Kathe S.
After a stint in detox, I admitted into MARR in December of 2005. It was not my first time in treatment. Initially, I got sober in Ohio in 1988; following a mo…
You Mean I’m Not Cured?
The biggest misconception about addiction is revealed
Despite continuous advancements being made in the addiction field, there is a common misconception about…
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…