Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Blog

Westfield, PA, September 15, 2025 – For the third year in a row, Mountain Laurel Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics...

Loving someone with a substance use disorder can feel like watching them struggle from the sidelines—helpless as you see their health, relationships, and responsibilities unravel. An intervention offers a way to step in with care, not blame. It helps your loved one...

Keeping cravings in check is a common challenge for people in the early stages of recovery. Our Tips for Coping with Cravings article offers some general advice, but you can also help manage your cravings by planning healthy snacks that give your...

Sometimes the person hardest on you is you. You may look back on choices you made during active addiction and feel overwhelmed by guilt, shame, or regret. You may even believe that being harsh with yourself will somehow “make up” for the...

Recovery is about more than just quitting drugs or alcohol—it’s about rebuilding your life, finding new ways to cope, and reconnecting with yourself. Nature is one powerful, often overlooked tool for healing that is right outside your door. The natural world has...

When you're working hard to rebuild your life in recovery, one of the hardest but most important things you’ll face is taking an honest look at the people around you. Not everyone who was part of your life before treatment can be...

When someone in your family is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, it doesn’t just affect them—it affects you, your kids, and the entire household. Maybe you’re in recovery yourself, or maybe you love someone who is still struggling. Either way, your...

Recovery is not a straight line. Some days feel light and full of hope, while others might feel like you're carrying the weight of the world. If you’ve finished or are well into your sobriety journey, you’ve probably already realized that staying...

Recovery isn’t meant to be a solo journey. No matter how strong, independent, or determined you are, healing from addiction takes more than willpower—it takes a community of people. The kind who listen without judgment, show up when you need them most,...

When you’re working to rebuild your life after addiction, the idea of adding “exercise” to your to-do list might not sound very appealing—especially when just getting through the day can already feel like a challenge. Moving your body can be one of...