Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Blog
Welcome to our Blog! We feature articles written by MLRC as well as select guest bloggers, who write about alcoholism, drug addiction, and recovery. Please feel free to contact us anytime at (888) 909-7989. We’re here to help.
Making the Most of Your First Sober Holiday Season
The first year of sobriety is full of ups and downs—especially during the holidays. If you’ve recently graduated from Mountain Laurel Recovery Center’s Pennsylvania drug and alcohol addiction treatment program, it’s totally normal if you’re...
When Your Loved One Is Fighting Addiction, They Need Less Judgment and More Compassion
Addiction isn’t a moral failing. When someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, they need your support and encouragement, not your judgment. What you say and do during this difficult time can play a vital role in helping your loved one get the...
What to Do When Your Spouse Is Entering Rehab
When your spouse is seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, it’s normal to have questions about what to expect and how to show your support. While no two people in recovery are exactly alike, Mountain Laurel Recovery Center’s Pennsylvania...
Understanding the Unique Needs of Veterans with Addiction
While no two people with substance use disorders are exactly alike, veterans with substance use disorders have unique needs compared to their civilian counterparts. Understanding these concerns is crucial to ensuring veterans get the care they need to begin a life of...
Ways to Celebrate National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month For 31 years, National Recovery Month has been observed every September to bring awareness to the struggles faced by those who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders or other mental health conditions. In 2020, the National Recovery...
One Unexpected Benefit of Sobriety: A Stronger Immune System
Life in recovery offers many benefits, including stronger relationships with your loved ones and a newfound sense of purpose and passion. However, one often overlooked benefit of getting treatment for a substance use disorder is a stronger immune system. Healing the...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Can Help Address Past Trauma
It almost sounds like something out of science fiction, but Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is instead a very real tool for addressing past trauma in a person’s life. You don’t have to wait for the future to start addressing the pain of your past....
Using Your Journal to Cope With COVID-19 Uncertainty
Journaling has long been recommended as a self-care tool for people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, but it’s also a wonderful way to support your mental health if you’re struggling with the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus...
10 Zoom Group Activity Ideas to Help You Stay Connected in Recovery While Staying Safe at Home
Stay Safe, Stay Connected With COVID-19 infections continuing to rise, social distancing has become more important than ever. This doesn’t mean you need to spend your time bored at home, however. To help you stay connected to your friends and family while...
How Radical Acceptance Can Help You Move Forward with Your Recovery
The Challenges of Uncertainty There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that 2020 has been a difficult year. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed most aspects of our daily routine and left everyone wondering what to expect next. Dealing with...
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