Alcohol Recovery Amanda Stevens February 26, 2024 Does Allen Carr’s Stop Drinking Easy Method Work? Allen Carr’s Stop Drinking Easy Method has created a great deal of discussion on Reddit’s r/StopDrinking subreddit and other recovery-oriented online forums. Who is Allen Carr and does his Stop Drinking Easy Method really work? This Maryland Addiction Recovery Center article digs into Allen Carr’s Stop Drinking Easy Method and explores its potential effectiveness, pros […]
Addiction Treatment Amanda Stevens January 31, 2024 A Look at Addiction Treatment: Past and Future Addiction treatment in the United States has come a very long way in the past 70 years. This Maryland Addiction Recovery Center article summarizes some of the major milestones in the evolution of addiction treatment and considers its future. The Humble Beginnings of Addiction Treatment (1930s-40s) For most of human history, addiction to drugs or […]
Addiction, Blog Amanda Stevens January 22, 2024 The Evolution of Gas Station Heroin and Other Drugs America’s War on Drugs has not only pitted law enforcement and healthcare against drug dealers and organized crime. The other players that are seldom talked about are the shadowy figures behind the oddball new drugs like gas station heroin, which often exist in legal ‘gray areas’. This Maryland Addiction Recovery Center article will bring you […]
Blog Amanda Stevens December 18, 2023 Laurie Wollman Announced as New MARC Clinical Director We are excited to welcome clinician Laurie Wollman, LCPC, BC-TMH, to the staff as the new Clinical Director of Maryland Addiction Recovery Center. A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), a LCPC Board Approved Supervisor, and a Board Certified Tele-mental Health professional, Laurie joins the MARC team with over sixteen years’ experience in the behavioral healthcare […]
Blog Amanda Stevens November 22, 2023 The Transformative Power of Gratitude in Sobriety Sobriety, the state of living free from the grip of addiction, is a journey that requires immense strength, hope, trust, and resilience. It also requires some level of blind faith; to believe that recovery is possible and that a life free from substances isn’t as scary or uncomfortable as it may seem to a person […]
Blog Amanda Stevens November 2, 2023 Marijuana-Induced Psychosis on the Rise in Young Adults Marijuana-Induced Psychosis on the Rise in Young Adults The rising rates in use of marijuana and other THC products among young adults, especially young adult males, is also feeding a dangerous rise in psychosis and a higher risk of schizophrenia due to cannabis use disorder. Whie there is an ongoing debate about how safe or […]
Blog Amanda Stevens October 25, 2023 MARC Receives “Partner in Recovery” Honor from Caron Treatment Centers at 2023 Washington D.C. Recovery for Life Gala MARC Receives “Partner in Recovery” Honor from Caron Treatment Centers at 2023 Washington D.C. Recovery for Life Gala On Thursday, October 19th, Caron Treatment Centers hosted the 12th Annual Recovery for Life Washington D.C. Gala at The Conrad Hotel. This annual event is a celebration of family and recovery, welcoming Caron staff, alumni, alumni families, […]
Blog Amanda Stevens October 16, 2023 Maryland Addiction Recovery Center is Now In-Network with Kaiser Permanente Maryland Addiction Recovery Center is Now In-Network with Kaiser Permanente We are proud to announce that Maryland Addiction Recovery Center is now an in-network provider for Kaiser Permanente! As of October 15th, 2023, MARC will participate with Kaiser Permanente as an in-network provider for individuals and family members suffering from substance use disorders covered by […]
Blog Amanda Stevens October 10, 2023 Family Healing in Addiction Treatment and Recovery Addiction is a complex, chronic health condition that is multifaceted and affects not only the individual struggling with substance use disorder but also their entire family. Therefore, it is vital that through the process of addiction treatment that recovery is stressed for the individual suffering but also for the family members that have been impacted. […]
