Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Blog
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5 Surprising Facts About Club Drugs
Not Just Harmless Fun Young people are often introduced to club drugs by friends at raves, concerts, and parties. Experimenting with club drugs may be portrayed as a harmless way to relax and have fun, but this type of substance abuse can have serious consequences. 1....
Ending a Relationship with Your 12-Step Sponsor
Sponsors play a vital role in the recovery process for those who are participating in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-Step programs. However, the relationship is entirely voluntary. Either you or your sponsor are free to end the arrangement at any time. How to...
Natural Ways to Fight Depression and Anxiety in Recovery
Unfortunately, depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand with substance abuse. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that approximately 20 percent of adults diagnosed with anxiety or depression also have a substance use disorder. The Importance...
6 Key Facts About the Psychoactive Drug Ecstasy (MDMA)
Ecstasy is the street name for a version of 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)—a powerful psychoactive drug with both hallucinogenic and stimulant properties. Often used at raves and concerts, it’s frequently referred to with cute nicknames like...
Ambien Addiction Typically Starts with Severe Insomnia
Sleep disorders are very common among American adults, with between 30% and 50% of the population struggling with insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia can be caused by physical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, acid reflux, allergies, or hypothyroidism....
The Role of Willpower in Recovery
Addiction can’t be overcome with willpower alone. However, willpower can play an important role in the recovery process. What Is Willpower? Willpower can be defined in a number of different ways. The ability to control one’s own actions, emotions, or urges...
Getting Help for a Loved One with a Hydrocodone Addiction
Hydrocodone addiction, like other forms of opioid addiction, often begins with a legitimate prescription. This powerful opioid painkiller, available as a generic drug as well as under brand names such as Vicodin, Lortab, and Norco, is highly effective at treating...
Setting Goals for Recovery During Times of Uncertainty
Recovery is your chance to build the life you’ve always wanted. Goal-setting is an important part of this process, but you may need to adjust your approach in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In this post, we share some tips to help you create effective...
How to Tell If Your Loved One Has a Meth Addiction
Crystal meth is a powerful stimulant that can lead to addiction with just one use. It forces the brain to produce as much as 1,250 times the dopamine that would be released during an activity like sexual intercourse—leading to intense feelings of pleasure. Over time,...
OxyContin and the Opioid Epidemic
Although there are many different types of opioid painkillers, OxyContin has played a starring role in the opioid epidemic throughout the United States. Due to misleading marketing and improper prescription practices, millions of people were placed at risk of severe...
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