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.
Ten Sober Dating Ideas
Dating does not have to be difficult when you are sober. Keeping dating simple can lessen the stress of impressing your special someone and thus make the experience more enjoyable for both of you. Ten Fun Sober Dating Ideas Dating is a great way to get to know someone...
The Connection Between Insomnia and Addiction
If you are experiencing an inability to sleep, trouble staying asleep, or poor quality sleep, you may have a sleep disorder. Insomnia, a sleep disorder common among those in addiction recovery, can disrupt your life and threaten your sobriety. Restful sleep and...
Social Anxiety and Alcohol Abuse: What’s the Connection?
There is nothing inherently wrong with being an introvert. Some people just feel more comfortable in smaller groups or enjoy spending their time pursuing solo activities such as reading, drawing, or creative writing. However, when a person’s desire to be alone...
The Value of Persistence in Addiction Recovery
In the simplest terms, persistence refers to having both the desire and the will to continue working towards a goal regardless of the obstacles you might face. At one point, persistence was believed to be an inborn character trait that gave some people an innate...
What to Do When Your Family Isn’t Supportive of Your Recovery
Having a strong support network is a crucial part of building the foundation for a lasting recovery. When you’re surrounded by people who celebrate your accomplishments, hold you accountable for your mistakes, and motivate you to continue striving to be the best...
What Sugar Does to Your Body in Recovery
When you’re in recovery, a sweet tooth may not seem like a big deal. After all, enjoying a candy bar or a cookie has to be better than drinking or using, right? Sugar & Recovery While it’s true that there is nothing wrong with enjoying an occasional treat, it’s...
Are You Languishing or Flourishing? A Different Way to Think About Mental Health in Recovery
Mental health struggles often go hand in hand with substance use disorders. For a lasting recovery, it’s vital that you take steps to address any mental health challenges that could be placing your sobriety at risk. While languishing is not a diagnosable mental health...
Does Wine Mom Culture Encourage Addiction?
The causes of addiction aren’t fully understood. Genetic factors play a role, so people who have parents, siblings, or other close blood relatives who have substance use disorders face a higher risk. However, genetics aren’t destiny. Environmental factors...
How to Create a Goal-Based Vision Board for Your Recovery
As the start of the new year approaches, you may be thinking of making one or more recovery-related New Year’s resolutions. While setting goals is a great way to keep yourself motivated to continue making progress in your recovery journey, you can take the process one...
Understanding the 5 Stages of Addiction
It’s not always easy to recognize when someone has developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol. In many cases, a substance disorder develops gradually and the affected individual is able to hide their behavior from those who are closest to them. The More You Know...
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