by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Mar 15, 2018 | Recovery
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center has a new director! Dan Kasperkoski began at MLRC a few months ago and has brought energy and a passion for recovery to the leadership team.In this interview, he talks about some changes he and the clinical team are bringing to MLRC,...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Mar 7, 2018 | Recovery
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, you have several treatment options to choose from.Arguably, a short-term residential treatment program works best to help those suffering from substance abuse clear their body of the substances, learn about their...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 26, 2018 | Recovery
You’ve finished your addiction treatment program and are making the transition back to home and to work.Your supervisor might know why you took a leave of absence, but maybe you’re wondering how to field questions from coworkers. You might also be wondering how work...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 20, 2018 | Addiction
When we are in a close relationship with a partner, it’s only natural for both people to come to depend upon each other for support, ideas, comfort, and the sharing of labor.When It Becomes ProblematicThe dependence on the other person becomes a problem when our sense...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 12, 2018 | Recovery
If you have even the tiniest romantic bone in your body, Valentine’s Day can be hard when you’re single.As much as you might try to avoid the holiday or tell yourself it’s just a marketing ploy, it can hurt to feel like everyone is celebrating but you. If you’re also...