by Dana Hinders | Aug 21, 2020 | Recovery
Stay Safe, Stay ConnectedWith COVID-19 infections continuing to rise, social distancing has become more important than ever. This doesn’t mean you need to spend your time bored at home, however. To help you stay connected to your friends and family while staying...
by Dana Hinders | Aug 6, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
The Challenges of UncertaintyThere’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that 2020 has been a difficult year. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed most aspects of our daily routine and left everyone wondering what to expect next.Dealing with...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 21, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Now more than ever, we all could use a dose of positive thinking! Affirmations are short statements that are repeated to provide encouragement and motivation during times of adversity. If you struggle with negative thinking, incorporating affirmations into your daily...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 11, 2020 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
Two Public Health EmergenciesThe opioid epidemic was declared a national public health emergency in October 2017, while the COVID-19 coronavirus was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. The coronavirus pandemic is still evolving, which means researchers...
by Dana Hinders | Jun 21, 2020 | Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but people who are in the early stages of addiction recovery are particularly vulnerable during this difficult time. At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center, we’ve compiled this list of tips to help you support...