Addiction is a Brain Disease…But it is Also So Much More
Why the newest classification of addiction as a “brain disease”, while accurate, may cause more harm than good One of th [...]
A Very Merry Christmas from Maryland Addiction Recovery Center
As Christmas approaches and we begin to say goodbye to 2016 and enter the new beginnings of a new year, we here at Maryl [...]
Community Resources for the Parents or Loved Ones of Someone in Active Addiction or Living in Recovery
The holiday season is upon us and although for many people that means joyous gatherings, festive dinners, family, food a [...]
Addiction, Recovery, Thanksgiving and a Time for Grateful Reflection
Thanksgiving 2016 Addiction, Recovery, Thanksgiving and a Time for Grateful Reflection My name is Zach Snitzer and I’m [...]
Rethinking Addiction Treatment to Better Recovery Outcomes
Why 90 Days of Addiction Treatment Needs to be the New Minimum of Care for Patients in Order to Improve Long-Term Recove [...]
Paying for Addiction Treatment
Everyone knows that treatment for addiction and substance use disorders can be expensive. Just like any other medical c [...]
The Art of Recovery: Encouraging Creativity and Hope through Works of Art
When Maryland Addiction Recovery Center opened its doors three years ago, co-owners Aura Arslanian, Sam Bierman and Zach [...]
Understanding the Difference between Abstinence-Based Clinical Treatment and 12 Step-Based Treatment
There is an ongoing misconception regarding addiction treatment and is a misconception that often occurs from society at [...]
Why you should never tell the parent of an addict “I know how you feel”
Why you should never tell the parent of an addict, “I know how you feel” A lot of times in articles and blogs wri [...]