by Dana Hinders | Jan 8, 2020 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Graduating from residential treatment is a tremendous accomplishment, but this is not the end of your recovery journey. As you transition back to independent living, you’ll need to continue to apply the skills you learned in treatment to building a...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 20, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
For many people, January 1 brings a newfound sense of optimism. The tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions can help your recovery efforts, but it’s important to consider your goals carefully so your good intentions aren’t soon abandoned.Setting...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 12, 2019 | Addiction
Addiction Affects Children TooHaving a parent, grandparent, older sibling, or other family members who struggle with addiction can be a traumatic and confusing experience for a child. It can be tempting to avoid the topic due to your own discomfort, but secrecy only...
by Dana Hinders | Nov 30, 2019 | Recovery
The term emotional sobriety refers to knowing how to regulate your emotions in a healthy way. Emotional sobriety is just as important to your recovery as refraining from drugs and alcohol. At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center’s Pennsylvania drug and alcohol...
by Dana Hinders | Nov 12, 2019 | Recovery
Finding the Right GiftThe holiday season is often difficult for people in recovery, especially if they’ve only recently graduated from Mountain Laurel Recovery Center’s Pennsylvania drug and alcohol addiction treatment program. If you’re searching...