Women’s Center Celebrates 40 Years with New Name
In 1979, MARR expanded its services from working just with men and began working with women struggling with alcoholism and addiction, starting what would eventually come to be known as…
Ep 47: I Was Terrified of Treatment
Sometimes we are fortunate enough to see things come full circle. Grey was the first admission to MARR who told the assessment team in his initial call that he had…
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Ep 46: What Should I Look for in Treatment for My Loved One?
CEO of MARR Bill Anderson has worked in addiction treatment for 23 years, with 15 of those years at MARR. Over the course of his career, he has seen the…
Everybody Wants Power
By Matt Shedd Everybody wants power. Everybody. And if they say they don’t, they’re lying. -Robert Shenkkan By the time our clients arrive at our door, they have run out…
A mother of four and full-time professional, Michelle shares her story about how treatment at MARR helped her overcome her shame in recovery.
Ep 45: Overcoming Shame in Recovery
Overcoming shame in recovery is an important step in staying sober. This is particularly true for mothers and for professionals. Michelle was both. She had four children and a career as a full-time…
Ep 44: Will Going to Treatment End My Career?
Even though Philip was making $250 an hour as a medical professional, his addiction was making it impossible for him to pay his bills. But he ended up having a…
A Commitment to Gratitude
We have frequently spoken to people who talk about the immediate sense of warmth and welcome they felt the first time they walked into a 12 Step meeting. And we’ve…
Ep 43: How to Stay Sober After Treatment
Sometimes you meet somebody who is so deeply committed to the program and fellowship of recovery that they are able to stay sober no matter what tragedies happen in their…
Workbook on how to handle the problem of addiction in the home.
New Family Workbook and Family Podcast Episode
Family Workbook | Addressing Addiction in the HomeWe are excited to announce the publication of a workbook for family members of people suffering from addiction: Addressing Addiction in the Home. This…
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Ep 42: The Whole Family Can Recover
Ep. 42: The Whole Family Can Recover In this episode, we hear from two parents, Patti and Andrew A., who sent two of their sons to MARR at different times.…
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Ep 41: Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Recovery
In this episode we hear from two therapists about perfectionism and how it is a major obstacle to long-term recovery. Director of MARR’s Women’s Center Cailey Binkley and a therapist…
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Ep 40: Relapse Was Not the End of the Story
Sharon was a stay-at-home mom who didn’t have a drinking problem until she was in her forties. Her husband staged an intervention, and she went to MARR. After 90 days…