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.
How Mindfulness Promotes a Lasting Recovery
Mindfulness refers to the practice of living in the moment, without judgment or anticipation. It sounds simple, but people in recovery from substance use disorders often struggle to quiet their thoughts long enough to experience the benefits. This is why a growing...
How to Handle a Spouse’s Addiction
Substance abuse issues can fracture even the strongest of marriages. If you are worried about your spouse’s alcohol or drug use, know that you are not responsible for their actions. However, there are several steps you can take to encourage your spouse to get...
Volunteering in Recovery: The Benefits of Giving Back
Recovery is a time of new beginnings. For many people, volunteering offers a way to build a positive sober identity while helping those in need. Benefits of Volunteering Some of the potential benefits you may experience by making volunteer work a part of your sober...
Does a DUI Arrest Mean You Have a Drinking Problem?
The line between social drinking and an alcohol use disorder is often blurred. If your social circle consists of people who love to meet at the bar for drinks, your alcohol consumption can steadily increase without you even realizing it. However, getting arrested for...
Opioid Overdoses: What You Need to Know
Opioids play a vital role in treating patients with severe pain, but these drugs continue to take a devastating toll due to their high potential for abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, opioid overdoses claimed 47,600 lives in 2017. Signs of an...
How Diet Affects Your Mood in Recovery
Promoting a lasting recovery involves more than just abstaining from addictive substances. To build the foundation for sobriety, you need to heal your mind, body, and spirit. Part of this process will involve looking at how your diet affects your mood and your ability...
8 Benefits of Quitting Drinking
A problem with alcohol doesn’t develop overnight. Having a few drinks with friends to socialize turns into drinking alone when you’re sad or stressed about a bad day at work. One glass of wine turns into finishing the whole bottle. Instead of feeling like...
Using Art Therapy to Promote Lasting Sobriety
In addiction recovery, creativity can be your greatest strength. Tapping into your creative potential via art therapy can boost your confidence and allow you to view recovery-related challenges in a new way. Under the guidance of a trained art therapist, you can learn...
How to Help Someone Addicted to Prescription Drugs
The fact that something is legal doesn’t necessarily make it safe. Someone who is abusing prescription medications can experience serious physical and mental side effects, as well as the risk of a fatal overdose. If you are worried about a friend or family...
Words Hurt: 5 Things Not to Say to Someone with an Addiction
Consider Your Words If your friend or family member is struggling with an addiction, it’s important to be mindful of how you discuss this sensitive subject. Statements that can be interpreted as blaming may make your loved one less likely to seek treatment. 1....
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