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By Robert Day, MA, LAPC Primary Counselor, MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When we consider the impact of social media on our lives, we know that men, particularly millennials, are not immune…
By Robert Day, MA, LAPC Primary Counselor, MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When we consider the impact of social media on our lives, we know that men, particularly millennials, are not immune…
My Gratitude List Hello to my Family at MARR. Mother’s day this year was a special time in my recovery and I wanted to express my gratitude to ALL the…
By Jordan Detweiler, CAC-I Imagine a world in which each year you gave yourself a wonderful birthday gift--something important, a present you really wanted. It might be a trip to…
With a growing number of states moving to legalize recreational marijuana, there is an ongoing debate on whether or not it is actually harmful. It is crucial to realize that…
(*spoiler alert- there is no such thing)No one among us has been able to maintain anything like perfect adherence to these principles. We are not saints. This point is, that…
By Rick McKain, MAC, LPCOne of the men in the group a couple weeks ago asked what I considered an excellent question as we discussed the Unit on Cybersex that night.…
By Brittany Hopkins, LAPC So, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. No more naked babies with bows and arrows, ribboned heart-shaped boxes containing every manner of chocolate, and long-stemmed red roses…
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love. Henry Miller Love is…
In everyday life, willingness can be defined as a readiness, desire, inclination or preparedness.However, in the field of behavioral health, willingness has a slightly different meaning. This is due, in…
By Jessica Brothers During this season, so many images and commercials focus on gathering with friends and family, yet so many people feel alone. Addiction is often a catalyst to loneliness,…
By Courtney Robbins, CAC-IIThe hallmark of any good holiday movie or sitcom is the moment when things don’t go as planned. Who doesn’t love a good joke about “Mom’s dried out…
By Amanda Holloway, LPC Everybody knows that “sex sells." This is true of so much of the advertising we are exposed to, that many of us never consider what is being…