Meet James! Meet January’s spotlight employee James Carson! James is the Director of Admissions and has been making a difference at MRC for 29 years! James is passionate about helping others and we are so grateful for the many years he has dedicated to helping individuals regain their lives through recovery.
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Prescription painkillers, heroin, and morphine produce harsh opiate withdrawal symptoms if individuals go too long without using them. These symptoms are uncomfortable, causing feelings like a severe flu that last for a week or longer. To get through relapse healthily and gain the recovery you want, you need the help of a licensed rehab program.…
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Despite an opioid epidemic proceeding in the United States, there’s a silent, but massive, long-standing battle against alcohol abuse. People struggle with alcoholism every day. Those showing signs of alcoholic symptoms often fail to get the necessary alcoholism treatment. Furthermore, its full social acceptance in cultures around the globe can easily disguise alcohol abuse. The…
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Meet Tom! Meet December’s spotlight employee Tom Butcher! Tom is a teacher in our Youth Development program and has been working with our adolescents since February. Tom is an experienced teacher with a passion for helping our youth improve their academics as well as make progress in their treatment plan. We are so grateful to…
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Family therapy activities is a useful technique when recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, rather than detox at home. People with substance use disorders don’t only affect their lives; they impact their loved ones as well. Many rehab facilities promote family therapy programs and activities as part of their treatment programs. By involving everyone affected…
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Meet Regina! Meet November’s spotlight employee Regina Geeter! Regina is MRC’s Nurse and has been working with our youth and adult patients for 11 years. She provides compassionate care to each person at our facility and you will always find her with a smile on her face! Regina is a valued member of our team…
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Drug addiction affects people from all walks of life and impacts nearly every aspect of society. Overcoming dependency issues requires an effort on the part of addicts and their families. Our addiction rehab program is the first step for anyone who has a drug or alcohol problem. Look for these signs that will tell you…
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It’s rarely possible to just stop taking drugs once an addiction has set in. Supervised rehab will help you overcome withdrawal symptoms and develop the mindset you need to achieve sobriety. Here are a few reasons you should trust Memphis Recovery to help you with drug withdrawal. What Happens During Drug Withdrawal? Your body gradually…
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The surging trend toward opioid and methamphetamine abuse has done little to curtail cocaine use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) claims that nearly 17% of those age 26 and over have used cocaine at least once. If cocaine abuse isn’t decreasing, that only means that the need for rehab is as high as…
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Choosing the right drug rehab center is an important part of overcoming an addiction. There’s a lot to consider in the search for help. However, not everyone knows what to look for. Before starting your search, you need to know what rehab facilities do. What Does a Drug Rehab Center Do? In short, drug and…
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