by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 13, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Recovery
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...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 11, 2024 | Addiction Recovery
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, or community.Adding...
by Dana Hinders | May 29, 2024 | Addiction Recovery
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...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 19, 2024 | Addiction Recovery
The road to recovery extends far beyond simply abstaining from substances. It often involves a profound journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and cultivating a newfound sense of purpose and passion. As the fog of substance abuse lifts, you may find yourself...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 4, 2024 | Addiction Recovery
If you are recovering from an addiction, you may find the road to be long and challenging. Undoing the mental patterns and automatic negative thoughts that fueled the addiction takes consistent work. One of the most powerful tools in rewiring your brain is the...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 28, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Practicing Recovery
Grounding techniques can be used to help you stay connected to the present moment, manage overwhelming emotions, and maintain your sobriety. These techniques play an essential role in recovery with the primary purpose of anchoring you in reality, preventing you from...
