Women and Addiction: Surrounded by Shame
Until recent years, women who struggled with drug and/or alcohol addiction were often chastised by society. Consequently, it remained a hush-hush subject that was surrounded by shame. Even when chemically…
Dual Diagnosis: Addiction and PTSD
When a drug- and alcohol-dependent client with a co-occurring diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comes to MARR for addiction treatment, we are very conscious of the fact that much…
Up for Renewal: When Recovery Becomes Stale
Most recovering drug addicts and alcoholics have experienced idleness at some point in addiction recovery. Whether they feel stagnate at 20 months or 20 years varies, but the common denominator…
Community: The Primary Agent of Change
For many individuals who struggle with substance use disorder, professional help is necessary to begin their journey into long-term recovery. Comprehensive alcohol and drug addiction treatment typically includes individual and…
Alumni & Clients Thanksgiving Dinner 2020
On November 26, 2020, the Alumni Association will be hosting separate Thanksgiving Day lunches from noon to 3 pm (with an AA meeting at 2 pm) for our women clients at…