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 to Stay Sober with a Dual Diagnosis
According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 9.2 million adults in the United States live with a mental health issue and at least one type of substance use...
Different Types of Addiction Recovery Support Groups
Surrounding yourself with other people who share similar experiences can be an important part of the recovery process. No matter what type of substance use disorder you are treating, attending support group meetings can be healing and give you insight into how others...
Incorporating Equine-Assisted Therapy into Your Addiction Treatment Plan
Maintaining a lasting recovery is about more than simply refraining from the use of addictive substances. It’s about finding healthy ways to manage stress, process your emotions, and communicate with others, so you’re no longer relying on drugs or alcohol...
Antidepressants Aren’t Addictive
Antidepressant medications are much more common than you might expect. Recent surveys have found that about 13% of all adults in the United States are currently taking antidepressants, with women and older adults using these medications most frequently. If your...
Finding Spirituality in Recovery
An essential component in many treatment programs is spirituality. This component is important to everyone who believes in God or in any higher power. Spirituality can help people heal and focus on a healthy, sustaining recovery while improving their overall...
What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?
Dry drunk syndrome is a phrase first used by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to describe a set of behaviors that may develop after someone has become sober. Even though they are no longer using, their behavior suggests otherwise and can impact their recovery. Someone with...
How to Refuse Drugs and Alcohol in Social Settings
Sometimes just saying no to drugs or alcohol is not enough. At certain social events, you may feel especially vulnerable due to stress or other life circumstances. You may be surrounded by friends who pressure you to drink or use another substance. While the best...
How Pets Can Support Recovery
Pets & Recovery Not only are pets cute and cuddly, but they can play an important role in recovery as well. Recovery can often bring on strong feelings of boredom or loneliness. Those in recovery may have difficulty finding new sober friends or activities they can...
Ways to Celebrate Being Sober
Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol deserves to be celebrated. It takes courage, determination, and persistence to stay sober, and each day you succeed is a reason to celebrate. When to Celebrate Sobriety You can celebrate being sober whenever you please. Some...
How to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs and Alcohol
Watching a family member struggle with addiction can be stressful and confusing for a teen. Teens are observant and may have questions about why their loved one has an addiction; they may even be tempted to try drugs and alcohol themselves. It’s Important to...
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