Suffering from drug addiction is scary. However, some people are more afraid of getting help because they don’t know what to expect. To make matters worse, many don’t know what to look for in drug treatment programs. Having a better understanding of rehab centers makes seeking help less intimidating. What Do Drug Treatment Programs Do?…
Substance abuse counseling is an important part of any rehab program. To fully understand this therapy, however, you need to understand what substance abuse is. In fact, education is an important step in overcoming any disorder. The more that people learn about their own problems, the easier that it is to create a treatment plan.…
Meet Linda! Meet September’s spotlight employee Linda Pastori! Linda began working at MRC 21 years ago and we are so grateful for the work that she does everyday. As our Finance Director, she works hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. Linda is a valued member of our team and is truly…
Addiction will quickly take over your life. Before you know it, the disease will take complete control of all your decisions. There are many individual factors that fuel your drug or alcohol use. For you and others, the steps to addiction recovery are usually quite similar. Getting Ready for Addiction Recovery Your addiction belongs to…
Meet Tony! Meet August’s spotlight employee Tony Hampton! Tony began working at MRC 7 years ago as a Program Monitor and is now the Program Manager for our Youth Development Program. He is always working hard with staff and patients to “keep the engine running”. Tony does a fantastic job working with our youth boys…
Meet Cynthia! Meet July’s spotlight employee Cynthia Gray Farmer! Cynthia has been working in our programs at MRC for 13 years. As the Clinical Supervisor, she is always working hard to find new ways to implement clinical strategies with her peers. Cynthia’s creativity truly shines when she is working with the patients and it is…
If your chronic alcohol abuse is past the point of all control, it might make you feel hopeless. Many people who struggle with alcoholism mistakenly believe that they’re doomed forever. However, this is simply not true. There are quality substance abuse treatment programs available that can help you get through the uncomfortable alcohol withdrawal process…
Meet DeMarius! Meet June’s spotlight employee DeMarius Foy! DeMarius has been working with the youth at MRC for a little over a year. He teaches English and History at our on-campus school (Transitions Learning Center) and does an incredible job motivating and encouraging patients. We are so grateful to have DeMarius on our team!
Check outwhat’s new at MRC! Summertime We are kicking off the summer at MRC in a big way with lots of outdoor activities! Just this month, patients have had field day, picnics, water balloons, sidewalk chalk art therapy, and planted flower beds. Our counselors have big plans to incorporate several exciting treatment activities where…
Memphis Recovery Centers was honored to welcome Tennessee State Senator, Brian Kelsey to our facility on May 16th.