We are accepting new admissions but have implemented additional pre-screening procedures to ensure the health and safety of everyone at Mountain Laurel Recovery Center. **At this time, all family visitation has been suspended until further notice.**
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Maintaining a lasting recovery is about more than simply refraining from the use of addictive substances. It’s about finding healthy ways to manage stress, process your emotions, and communicate with others, so you’re no longer relying on drugs or alcohol...
Antidepressant medications are much more common than you might expect. Recent surveys have found that about 13% of all adults in the United States are currently taking antidepressants, with women and older adults using these medications most frequently. If your...
People can develop substance use disorders for a wide range of reasons. Body dysmorphia is one contributing factor that is often overlooked. About Body Dysmorphia Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person can’t stop thinking about perceived...
There is nothing inherently wrong with being an introvert. Some people just feel more comfortable in smaller groups or enjoy spending their time pursuing solo activities such as reading, drawing, or creative writing. However, when a person’s desire to be alone...
In the simplest terms, persistence refers to having both the desire and the will to continue working towards a goal regardless of the obstacles you might face. At one point, persistence was believed to be an inborn character trait that gave some people an innate...
