by Dana Hinders | May 27, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
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...
by Dana Hinders | May 12, 2020 | 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...
by Dana Hinders | Apr 15, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, 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...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 31, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery, Veterans & Military
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...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 6, 2020 | Recovery
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....
by Dana Hinders | Feb 6, 2020 | Recovery
Although addiction develops for many reasons, it’s fairly common to use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with anger. If you’ve been turning to substance abuse to deal with anger issues, learning how to manage your anger in healthy ways is vital to a...
