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.
What Is Holistic Therapy?
Holistic Health & Therapy Holistic therapy can be an effective part of a treatment program for addiction. It involves treating the person’s body, mind, and spirit in order to promote whole-person healing. For example, massage and acupuncture would be considered...
Mindfulness in Recovery
Practicing mindfulness while in recovery can help you relax and bring your focus to the present moment. Staying present can help you deal with cravings or overwhelming emotions so that you can use your feelings and thoughts as a tool for recovery. Benefits of...
Tips for Coping with Cravings
Cravings can be common in recovery and can be controlled in a variety of ways. When you experience a craving, you may not only have a mental yearning to use drugs or alcohol but have physical symptoms such as a headache, racing heartbeat, or anxiety. Cravings can vary...
Ways to Break Boredom in Recovery
Recovery Boredom & How to Avoid It For those who are in recovery from drugs or alcohol, a sober life may sound boring. And too much boredom can be a trigger for those who are newly sober. Cravings for drugs and alcohol may intensify when boredom hits, so keeping...
Healthy Eating Tips for Addiction Recovery
Your Food Choices & Recovery Substance abuse and addiction take a toll on the body. Most people who receive treatment and enter recovery have nutritional deficiencies and imbalances from their time spent using substances. So, while healthy eating is important for...
Examining the Relationship Between Body Dysmorphia and Drug or Alcohol Addiction
People can develop substance use disorders for a wide range of reasons. Body dysmorphia is one contributing factor that is often overlooked. About Body Dysmorphia Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person can’t stop thinking about perceived...
Learn How to Forgive and Let Go
An important part of recovery is learning to forgive and let go of your past. This means forgiving yourself and others and moving past the pain to allow yourself to heal and be free of your negative thoughts. Once you understand how to let go of any shame and guilt...
Ten Sober Dating Ideas
Dating does not have to be difficult when you are sober. Keeping dating simple can lessen the stress of impressing your special someone and thus make the experience more enjoyable for both of you. Ten Fun Sober Dating Ideas Dating is a great way to get to know someone...
The Connection Between Insomnia and Addiction
If you are experiencing an inability to sleep, trouble staying asleep, or poor quality sleep, you may have a sleep disorder. Insomnia, a sleep disorder common among those in addiction recovery, can disrupt your life and threaten your sobriety. Restful sleep and...
Social Anxiety and Alcohol Abuse: What’s the Connection?
There is nothing inherently wrong with being an introvert. Some people just feel more comfortable in smaller groups or enjoy spending their time pursuing solo activities such as reading, drawing, or creative writing. However, when a person’s desire to be alone...
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