Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Blog

Addiction affects not only the person struggling with the substance use disorder but also their loved ones. As the addiction progresses, relationships are often broken, leaving hurt feelings and damaged connections to those closest to you. Recovery isn't just about achieving sobriety;...

Recovering from an addiction is a journey filled with complex and transformative challenges, including successes and setbacks. Central to successfully navigating this path is resilience—the ability to rebound from adversities, adapt to change, and persist despite obstacles.  Resilience is crucial in addiction...

Recovering from addiction is a demanding process. For Veterans in recovery, the journey can be even more complicated. Many Veterans face unique struggles related to their service, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), physical injuries, and the difficult transition back to civilian...

Talking to your family about your recovery is a pivotal step towards building a strong support system. Recovery can be challenging and often emotional. Having a supportive family provides an emotional anchor during difficult times. Knowing that your loved ones are there...

Prioritizing sleep is an essential part of addiction recovery. Healthy sleep habits can support your overall well-being and enhance your journey toward healing and stability. The amount and quality of sleep you get dramatically impacts your mood, energy levels, concentration, and overall...

Recovery can be a challenging time filled with obstacles and temptations that can quickly derail your progress and lead to relapse. Having a solid support system is absolutely essential for long-term sobriety. Ideally, a support system includes family and friends who encourage...

While spirituality means different things to different people, at its core it represents a connection to something greater than oneself. For some, that can be a higher power, such as God, nature, or the universe. For others, it might be art, music,...

Travel can be stressful for those in the early stages of recovery. Residential treatment emphasizes the value of a routine for staying sober, but traveling throws your regular schedule out the window.  Staff at Mountain Laurel Recovery Center's Pennsylvania drug and alcohol...

Anger is one of the most challenging emotions to deal with, especially when you're in recovery from addiction. When unresolved anger builds up inside, it can quickly act as a trigger to relapse and undo all the hard work you've put into...

Addiction can take many forms. However, one of the most commonly misunderstood is polysubstance abuse. Polysubstance abuse refers to a situation in which an individual is abusing two or more addictive substances without having a clear preference for any specific one. Any...