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.
Grounding Techniques in Addiction Recovery
Grounding techniques can be used to help you stay connected to the present moment, manage overwhelming emotions, and maintain your sobriety. These techniques play an essential role in recovery with the primary purpose of anchoring you in reality, preventing you from getting...
Eight Tips for Avoiding Burnout in Recovery
Addiction recovery is a rich time of learning how to live life sober, but it’s also a lot of hard work. When your sobriety journey gets tough and you do not have robust coping skills, burnout can occur. If you’re exhausted and...
Tips for the Newly Sober
You just completed addiction treatment and are heading back home. Now what? Are you unsure how to live your life now that you are sober? Maybe you are ready to start fresh but uncertain about what to do. As you embark on...
Is it Time for an Intervention?
Are you concerned about the health and safety of a loved one who is struggling with addiction? Do they refuse to seek help despite negative consequences? Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. If you do not...
Eight Ways to Give Back in Recovery
Addiction recovery is a challenging journey that requires a great deal of support and personal growth. While the primary focus of recovery is to maintain your sobriety, it...
6 Things You Need to Know About Cough Syrup with Codeine
The way the media portrays addiction has led many people to struggle to accurately identify the risk associated with a particular behavior. While the addictive nature of illegal street drugs is discussed fairly regularly, your medicine cabinet likely contains dangers you haven't...
Is Binge Drinking a Sign of Alcohol Addiction?
We live in a world where socializing often revolves around the consumption of alcohol. It is essential to understand the difference between occasional indulgence and alcohol addiction. Binge drinking, a prevalent behavior in many social settings, is concerning for its effects on...
Five Strategies for Preventing Relapse
Overcoming cravings for drugs or alcohol can be a challenging part of the recovery process. It is essential to understand what may trigger a craving so you can prevent a relapse. Various factors can trigger cravings, and identifying these triggers is the...
Do You Have High-Functioning Alcoholism? Know the Signs
There is often a thin line between casual drinking and alcohol dependence. Those who are high-functioning in their alcoholism quietly battle a dangerous addiction while maintaining a façade of normalcy. They may appear to have their drinking under control, but in reality,...
What Does it Mean to Hit Rock Bottom?
Addiction can have devastating consequences for the individual who is suffering and their loved ones. Hitting rock bottom is a phrase commonly used to describe a time when a person’s life has become unmanageable due to addiction. Rock bottom is the lowest...