How Does Spiritual Engagement Improve Retention in Residential Treatment?
Leaving treatment early is one of the biggest obstacles to lasting recovery. Many people enter residential programs with hope but struggle to stay through the…
What Predicts Long-Term Recovery Success in Gender-Specific Programs?
Women entering addiction treatment face distinct challenges that can shape their recovery journey.
Research shows that about 11% of ever-partnered women ex…
How Do Family Systems Influence Relapse Risk Among Adult Men in Atlanta?
Family conflict, poor communication, and unclear boundaries can push men in recovery toward relapse. Research shows that recovery capital, structured support…
Which Substances Produce the Highest Relapse Risk After 90 Days of Sobriety?
Relapse after treatment is one of the most painful setbacks in recovery. Within 90 days of leaving structured care, many people return to regular use, and the…
Which Atlanta-Area Counties Saw the Biggest Drop (or Rise) in Overdose Mortalit…
Overdose deaths in metro Atlanta have shifted in unexpected ways over the past two years. DeKalb County recorded 203 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 217 in…
Staff Spotlight: Lea Ann Mimbs, Primary Therapist
Lea Ann brings both professional expertise and personal passion to her role as Primary Therapist at MARR. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology…