MARR’s Right Side Up
MARR’s Right Side Up in Atlanta, GA specializes in long-term residential treatment for women with dependent children under 13. Providing a stable environment for developing recovery skills, the program emphasizes a 12-Step approach and gender-specific care. It's part of MARR Addiction Treatment Centers, with over 45 years of experience in substance abuse treatment.
The mission of MARR Addiction Treatment Centers is "To bring lasting, total recovery through high-quality, cost effective, and gender-specific addiction treatment programs." RSU holds state licensure in Georgia, is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO), and is LegitScript certified. It was also ranked #2 in America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 by Newsweek and Statista.
- Offers a six-month program providing evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans.
- Allows mothers to bond with their children during treatment in a safe residential setting.
- Incorporates holistic approaches, family counseling, and 12-Step principles into recovery programs.
- Features therapeutic amenities like Camp Donnie Brown for recreational therapy.
RSU treats alcoholism, substance abuse, drug addiction, eating disorders, and mental health issues. Women with children are the primary beneficiaries of these comprehensive and specialized services.
- 4+ Accreditations
- 12 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 22 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License
NAATP
LegitScript
JCAHO
Staff
- Dena LeeProgram DirectorLicensed counselor, passionate about recovery.
- Millicent ParkerFamily Program DirectorSupports clients and families.
- LeAngie TalleyTherapeutic Childcare Coordinator, RSU DeKalbProvides safe environment for children.
- Kelley Prewitt-ThomasProgram Coordinator, RSU DeKalbAssists women in recovery.
- Shanell StevensonTherapeutic Child Care Case Manager, RSU FultonPassionate about serving community.
- Preva MitchellResidential Manager, RSU DekalbOversees residential staff and development.
- Sharonda RozierClinical Assessment CounselorOffers compassionate help to those seeking recovery.
- Alisa SawyerTherapeutic Childcare Coordinator, RSU FultonPromotes healthy parenting skills.
- Christine GallagherProgram Coordinator, RSU FultonHelps individuals lead healthy lives.
- Gwendolyn StaffordPrimary Counselor, RSU DeKalbOffers hope for family recovery.
- Tametra BellTherapeutic Childcare Case Manager, RSU FultonSupports mothers with parenting resources.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
The inappropriate use of any drug in Atlanta, GA is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at MARR’s Right Side Up. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Dual-Diagnosis
When someone in Georgia struggles with both addiction and mental or emotional illness, this is considered a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment can include emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression. Getting treatment for these issues must occur at the same time to treat either of them effectively.Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An inpatient is a person who stays in a hospital or rehab center during treatment. For alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals, inpatient rehabs provide individualized around-the-clock services. Inpatient treatment programs address a person’s unique physical, medical, and psychological needs. A team of experts assess the severity of the addiction and design a highly tailored program. typically, the length of stay in an inpatient facility in Atlanta, GA is 30 days. Those with severe addiction may need to stay at the facility for 60 to 90 days.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at MARR’s Right Side Up in Georgia after they attain initial sobriety.
Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at MARR’s Right Side Up. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by MARR’s Right Side Up brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. MARR’s Right Side Up aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a treatment method to work through traumatic memories to find resolution. It may involve eye movement, hand tapping or other small movements.
Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that helps an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally and withdraw from social interaction due to the physical and emotional disturbances caused by addiction.
Life skills therapy helps them to improve various personal, professional and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision making, time management, regulation of emotions and resolving the interpersonal conflicts effectively.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at MARR’s Right Side Up are trained to assist in 12-step management.
The right diet can improve a person’s general outlook, sleep habits and thought processing skills. MNT also lowers the occurrence of chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes. Dieticians like those at MARR’s Right Side Up in Atlanta, GA believe that nutrition therapy is the key to making significant lifestyle changes.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) uses low dose nicotine products to ween smokers away from cigarettes. The products get nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking reducing addiction to the physical habit. It also allows addicts to adjust to lower doses to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at MARR’s Right Side Up
Experiential therapy involves recreating or creating new experiences for the patient. Many people struggled with past issues such as memories or trauma. By creating a new experience, it allows people to work through the issues associated with those moments in a new experience. This can give them a new measure of control and can help them role play a new scenario. That can help push addiction into their past and help them begin the healing process.
Payment Options
For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
Is your insurance accepted?
Ask an expert, call (888) 674-0062
Location & Contact
2815 Clearview Pl
Atlanta, GA 30340
Phone Number
(678) 805-4113
Patient Reviews
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.
Location
-
2815 Clearview Pl
Atlanta, GA 30340 -
(678) 805-4113
Accepts
-
GenderFemale, Male
-
AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12)
-
ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia Addiction and Treatment
Prescription opioid use has caused a large increase in the total amount of overdoses in Georgia. Almost 12% of the Georgia population uses illicit drugs each year, and slightly over 3.5% also abuses alcohol at the same time. This does not include those who binge-drink at least once a month, which includes 20% of all Georgians.
Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, offers a mild climate and plenty of outdoor activities, from hiking trails to visiting parks like Piedmont Park. The city also boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with museums like the High Museum of Art and music venues hosting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. In 2022, Fulton County reported 707 opioid overdoses and 122 fatal overdoses, with over 85% involving fentanyl. From 2019 to 2021, all drug overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 56%, with fentanyl-involved deaths up 218%.
Treatment in Nearby Cities
- Douglasville, GA (29.2 mi.)
- Lavonia, GA (76.3 mi.)
- Centerville, GA (94.0 mi.)
- Metter, GA (164.9 mi.)
- Dalton, GA (72.3 mi.)
Centers near MARR’s Right Side Up
Report Issue Claim Center The facility name, logo and brand are the property and registered trademarks of MARR’s Right Side Up, and are being used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, logos and brands shall not imply endorsement. RehabNow.org is not affiliated with or sponsored by MARR’s Right Side Up.