by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 26, 2018 | Recovery
You’ve finished your addiction treatment program and are making the transition back to home and to work. Your supervisor might know why you took a leave of absence, but maybe you’re wondering how to field questions from coworkers. You might also be wondering how work...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 12, 2018 | Recovery
If you have even the tiniest romantic bone in your body, Valentine’s Day can be hard when you’re single. As much as you might try to avoid the holiday or tell yourself it’s just a marketing ploy, it can hurt to feel like everyone is celebrating but you. If you’re also...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 5, 2018 | Recovery
Many people who have been to a treatment center like Mountain Laurel Recovery Center have experienced the wonderful benefits of therapeutic massage or a similar type of bodywork. Benefits of Massage Therapy Massage offers evidence-based physical and emotional benefits...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Jan 31, 2018 | Recovery
If you’re someone who dislikes or even dreads the long winter months, December through March can be especially challenging to your recovery. Creatures of Comfort Cold temperatures and gray skies spark a longing for anything and everything we find comforting; for those...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 23, 2018 | Recovery
Liz Meehan is a busy woman. By day, she handles National Clinical Outreach for Summit BHC in the Metro Atlanta area—meeting with doctors, nurses, and clinicians to educate them about the addiction treatment programs at Summit. By night, she’s a full-time student...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Dec 8, 2017 | Recovery
Whether it’s your first or tenth holiday season during recovery, and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, or some other tradition, it’s important to stay focused on what matters: your health and well-being. What follows are tips for dealing...
