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.
Coping With Frustration in Recovery
Frustration is a natural emotional response to challenges or setbacks that prevent a person from achieving their goals or desires. However, frustration can put your recovery at risk if it’s not managed appropriately. Identifying Low Frustration Tolerance Low...
Spotting Substance Use Disorders in Veterans
For many veterans, the opportunity to serve their country comes at a heavy price. Military service can leave deep physical and psychological scars that result in drug or alcohol addiction. Identifying veterans who are struggling isn’t always easy, but help is...
About Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Although the experience of going through withdrawal is different for everyone, the most intense symptoms typically only last from a few days to a few weeks. However, some people may experience a prolonged withdrawal known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)....
Tolerance and Dependence as Potential Warning Signs of Addiction
Tolerance, dependence, and addiction are often used interchangeably by the general public, but these terms have distinctly different meanings. Understanding how tolerance and dependence are related to addiction can help you make a more informed decision about the need...
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...
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