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.
Christmas Traditions to Support Your Newfound Sobriety
Newfound Sobriety Many people in recovery find the Christmas season to be difficult because their previous celebrations revolved around drinking or using. It’s normal to feel a little sad about needing to stay away from activities that could pose a relapse risk...
Avoiding Substitute Addictions in Recovery
Often, people turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism when faced with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, or other painful emotions. If they don’t develop strong coping skills while attending residential treatment, they are at risk of a substitute...
Tips for Returning to Work After Treatment
Returning to work after seeking addiction treatment is a huge step in your recovery journey, so it’s understandable if you’re feeling a bit nervous about this transition. However, you’ve already accomplished a great deal by reaching this point. Your...
Using Journaling Prompts to Support Your Recovery
At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center, we often recommend that our clients keep a journal to document their recovery progress. Research shows that journaling is an effective way to promote mental health while facing the challenges that are part of the recovery journey....
How Getting Fit Supports Your Recovery
At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center, we encourage our clients to take a holistic view of their recovery journey. Instead of thinking of recovery as simply focusing on abstinence from drugs and alcohol, we encourage the development of habits that support a...
PTSD and Addiction
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 6.8% of adults in the United States at some point in their life. The severity of the condition can vary, but research shows that PTSD remains a risk factor for the...
Understanding How Loneliness Can Lead to Addiction in Seniors
Aging comes with many challenges, but the impact of loneliness is often overlooked. Studies have estimated as many as one-third of people over 60 struggle with loneliness, which can lead to an increased risk of addiction. Why Seniors Are Vulnerable to Loneliness It...
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)....
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