Ep 75: The Women’s Recovery Center Gave Me a Life with My Children
How does someone go from an ordinary, middle-class upbringing to having her door kicked in by the SWAT team? And then, how does that same person then go from facing…
MARR’s New Medical Director | Shahzad Hashmi, MD, DFAPA
MARR’s New Medical Director | Shahzad Hashmi, MD, DFAPA We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new medical director, Dr. Shahzad Hashmi, MD, DFAPA. Dr. Hashmi is a…
Recommitting to Our Core Values | A Message from Our New CEO
Recommitting to Our Values | A Message from the New CEO By Patrice Alexander, LPC, CPCS, MAC Chief Executive OfficerThank you all for the overwhelming support in my first weeks in…
Ep 74: What MARR Provided That Other Centers Couldn’t
"Don't walk, but RUN away from me!" That's what Josh K. said to his fiancée when he saw he could not stop his own self-destruction. He even tried treatment at…
What Is the Most Effective Substance Abuse Treatment Available?
Addiction is one of the most common health conditions in the US, probably more so than you think. Believe it or not, 1 in 10 adults in the US will…
Outpatient vs Inpatient Rehab: Which Is Best for You?
If you try drugs before the age of fourteen you are more likely to develop a dependency on substances. Research shows that there is a 34% chance that you will…
Community Means Holding Hope in Uncertainty 
Community Means Holding Hope in Uncertainly Janet Hodges, LPC Director of Traditions (Women's Recovery Center) There has always been something special about MARR. When you come here, whether you're a…
Right Side Up | 21 Years and Stronger Than Ever
Right Side Up | 21 Years and Stronger Than Ever By Marcia Smith, LPC, NCC, MAC Director of Right Side Up For over two decades now, Right Side Up’s committed…
A Legacy of Service
A Legacy of Service By Bob Day, MA, LPC When I came to MARR as an intern in 2014, I thought that this was just a place to begin my…
Ep 73: Therapeutic Community | Ashley McQueen
When a person shows up to participate here at MARR, whether they are a client or not, they become part of a community that they can remain involved in for…
Flipping of wooden cube block for change 2021 to 2022 year , Preparation for merry Christmas and happy new year concept.
Substance Abuse and New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Ways to Experience Recovery in 2022
2022 could be the year you or a loved one experiences recovery from substance abuse. Every January, promise-filled Facebook posts and goal lists are made with the best intentions, as…
Enjoying the Holidays with an Addicted Loved One
For many, enjoying the holidays with an addicted loved one can be anything but joyful. For a substance addict, the holidays often come with triggers and an increased risk of…