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.
Affirmations to Help You Get Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Now more than ever, we all could use a dose of positive thinking! Affirmations are short statements that are repeated to provide encouragement and motivation during times of adversity. If you struggle with negative thinking, incorporating affirmations into your daily...
Is COVID-19 Adding Fuel to the Fire of the Opioid Epidemic?
Two Public Health Emergencies The opioid epidemic was declared a national public health emergency in October 2017, while the COVID-19 coronavirus was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. The coronavirus pandemic is still evolving, which means researchers...
Supporting Your Loved One in Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but people who are in the early stages of addiction recovery are particularly vulnerable during this difficult time. At Mountain Laurel Recovery Center, we’ve compiled this list of tips to help you support...
Now Is Your Time to Enter Recovery
No Time Like the Present It’s human nature to want to put off making major life changes, but there’s no time like the present to take the first step towards getting help for your substance use disorder. The coronavirus pandemic may have turned every aspect...
Self-Care During COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Pennsylvania continues to implement measures to slow the spread of the virus and protect residents’ physical health, but it’s important to protect mental health as well. The Importance of...
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....
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