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I was ready to die. I had no solution.
Learn how Mary changed her life

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I had just received my second DUI in a seven month period.
Rick beat his addiction. Learn how

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I was laying in a ransacked house that wasn't mine anymore, drinking liquor.
Tom turned his life around

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My husband and I had lost our home, our jobs, and most importantly, our children.
Learn how Tyler got her family back together
The Extension’s response to COVID -19
The right chance can transform lives, turning their future from bleak to bright. That chance is what we offer at The Extension—a comprehensive, residential recovery program serving homeless men and women who suffer from addiction to alcohol or drugs.
We take a chance on them. For them, it’s the chance of a lifetime.
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Love Saved My Life
Being a male homosexual meth junkie, the idea of living with 47 guys for my first year of recovery was uncomfortable. On the streets and in particular rooms, I was told that I should find a program amongst men of “my own kind”. That this and only this was the route to my recovery. There … Continued
For You, For Me, For Us
I started partying and had my first kid at 16. I come from a real dysfunctional home, both my parents are alcoholics. I was 21-22 the first time I tried cocaine. At the beginning it was just on the weekends. It started getting out of hand, so I stopped. Later, when I was working multiple … Continued
Ask A Counselor
Mr. Robert Jordan has been in the field of Addiction for eleven years. He studied under Dr. Diane Sherman, PhD and received his Certification of Addiction Counseling in 2013. Robert is a 10 year Naval Veteran originally from New Jersey and settled in Atlanta upon his Naval discharge and proudly calls it home. Robert is … Continued
Thankful Thoughts
It’s the Holiday Season and we have arrived at the time of year when it’s customary to show thanks for those around you…. family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Those we love and cherish all deserve their moment in our schedule and life. As there is no greater gift than surrounding yourself with those who inspire … Continued
And the Winner Is…Those We Serve!
Every year (or so) we give out a couple of awards that recognize people who exemplify the commitment and love of all those who support The Extension. These awards are named for two people whose impact will be felt for generations. This year we gave out the awards at our annual Marietta Blues Bash, held … Continued
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January 18th - January 22nd is Family Mediation Week.
Family mediation is designed to help families who are separating or working through trauma. Adults aren't always the only ones affected when it comes to families separating or splitting up. ... See MoreSee Less