Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Blog
Welcome to our Blog! We feature articles written by MLRC as well as select guest bloggers, who write about alcoholism, drug addiction, and recovery. Please feel free to contact us anytime at (888) 909-7989. We’re here to help.
Strengthening Relationships in Recovery
Recovery is a time of new beginnings, which makes it the perfect time to work on creating stronger bonds with family and friends. Relationships take consistent time and effort, but the team at Mountain Laurel Recovery Center’s Pennsylvania drug and alcohol...
How to Use Exercise as a Tool for Stress Management in Addiction Recovery
Natural Stress Relief Exercise provides natural stress relief during troubling times. When you’re in recovery, staying active is one of the best ways to cope with stress-induced cravings. Exercise helps reduce stress in three primary ways: Exercise creates...
Veterans Often Struggle with Addiction, But Help Is Available
Stigma makes many veterans reluctant to admit that they are struggling, but problems with drug and alcohol abuse are quite common among those who’ve served our country. However, there are a number of resources available to help veterans begin their recovery...
Blackouts and the Need for Addiction Treatment
Although experiencing an alcohol-induced blackout doesn’t automatically mean someone needs addiction treatment, blackouts are a definite warning sign. In addition to increasing a person’s risk of experiencing alcohol-related health problems, blackouts are...
How to Stop Negative Self-Talk
If You Do It, You’re Not Alone Everyone has an inner critic that brings out their worst insecurities. It’s that little voice inside your head telling you things like: Don’t apply for that job. You’ll never get called for an interview....
How to Talk to Your Teen About the Dangers of Substance Abuse
The Teen Years The teen years are a time of tremendous growth and change. Your teen is continually testing limits to form an independent identity. However, the desire to push boundaries can quickly lead to dangerous territory when a teen is experimenting with drugs...
Managing Anger in Recovery
Although addiction develops for many reasons, it’s fairly common to use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with anger. If you’ve been turning to substance abuse to deal with anger issues, learning how to manage your anger in healthy ways is vital to a...
8 Ideas to Help You Stay Busy in Recovery
Boredom Boredom is well-recognized as a trigger for cravings. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to fill your days in the early stages of recovery. Once drugs and alcohol are no longer at the center of your life, you need to find new ways to occupy your time. Use...
Preparing for Life After Residential Treatment
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...
New Year, New You: Setting Goals for 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...
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