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…
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…
Community Giving: MARR Awarded Gift from Wells Fargo
MARR was honored by Wells Fargo with a $1,000 grant at the company’s ‘Days of Giving’ celebration at the 1818 Club in Duluth on November 8, 2012.
The donation…