by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 12, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health
When your spouse returns home after completing addiction treatment, it’s a significant milestone—but it’s also the start of a new chapter that comes with its own set of challenges. Transitioning back to everyday life after treatment can be overwhelming for your spouse...
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 detoxing and seeking treatment at Mountain Laurel Recovery Center are crucial steps in...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Sep 27, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Mental Health
While recovery is a time to start new and make a fresh start, it is also a time that can be filled with challenges and setbacks. Throughout recovery, you may feel drained or discouraged or like you are losing motivation. These feelings can indicate that you are...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 23, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Healthy Living, Mental Health
Addiction can break down many aspects of a person’s life, including their physical and mental health. When you begin the journey of recovery, it’s important to focus on holistic healing, which includes taking care of your nutrition. Proper nutrition can...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 21, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health
Prioritizing sleep is an essential part of addiction recovery. Healthy sleep habits can support your overall well-being and enhance your journey toward healing and stability. The amount and quality of sleep you get dramatically impacts your mood, energy levels,...
by Cheryl Cirelli | May 17, 2024 | Mental Health
Anger is one of the most challenging emotions to deal with, especially when you’re in recovery from addiction. When unresolved anger builds up inside, it can quickly act as a trigger to relapse and undo all the hard work you’ve put into your sobriety....
