by Dana Hinders | Nov 12, 2021 | Recovery
Often, people turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism when faced with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, or other painful emotions. If they don’t develop strong coping skills while attending residential treatment, they are at risk of a substitute...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 27, 2021 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Returning to work after seeking addiction treatment is a huge step in your recovery journey, so it’s understandable if you’re feeling a bit nervous about this transition. However, you’ve already accomplished a great deal by reaching this point. Your...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 22, 2021 | Practicing Recovery
At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center, we often recommend that our clients keep a journal to document their recovery progress. Research shows that journaling is an effective way to promote mental health while facing the challenges that are part of the recovery...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 10, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center, we encourage our clients to take a holistic view of their recovery journey. Instead of thinking of recovery as simply focusing on abstinence from drugs and alcohol, we encourage the development of habits that support a...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 7, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 6.8% of adults in the United States at some point in their life. The severity of the condition can vary, but research shows that PTSD remains a risk factor for the...
