by Cheryl Cirelli | Nov 22, 2024 | Addiction Recovery
The holiday season can bring joy, connection, and celebration, but if you’re in recovery, it can also come with significant challenges. The holidays may trigger memories of past habits, old routines, or feelings of isolation and stress. With all the gatherings,...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Nov 15, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment
Addiction can affect anyone, but certain factors make some people more vulnerable. Just as someone with a family history of heart disease may take extra steps to care for their heart health, being aware of addiction risk factors can help you stay aware of situations...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Nov 7, 2024 | Addiction
Recovery is a lifelong journey that doesn’t stop when treatment ends. Completing a treatment program whether inpatient or outpatient is just the first step in the process. Staying on the path of recovery requires ongoing care, support, and attention to well-being....
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 25, 2024 | Addiction, Alcohol Recovery, Drug Addiction
When you’re in recovery, your brain is still working to heal, which can make you vulnerable to certain triggers or stressors. Sometimes, even though you’re moving away from one addiction, you might find yourself slipping into another. It’s a tough part of the journey,...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 21, 2024 | Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder
Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual caught in the cycle of substance use—it impacts the people who care about them most, including family, friends, and loved ones. While seeking treatment at Mountain Laurel Recovery Center are crucial steps in the recovery...
