by Dana Hinders | May 12, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, 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 | Jan 28, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Boredom Boredom is well-recognized as a trigger for cravings. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to fill your days in the early stages of recovery. Once drugs and alcohol are no longer at the center of your life, you need to find new ways to occupy your time. Use...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 20, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
For many people, January 1 brings a newfound sense of optimism. The tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions can help your recovery efforts, but it’s important to consider your goals carefully so your good intentions aren’t soon abandoned. Setting...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 21, 2019 | Practicing Recovery |
Are your previous holiday memories a bit hazy? If this will be your first sober Thanksgiving, you might find yourself wondering what to expect. While the day means something different to everyone, we’ve compiled a few tips to help you prepare for the occasion....
by Dana Hinders | Oct 3, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Before you entered treatment, your weekends were probably filled with parties and social events where you were drunk or getting high. Or maybe you stayed at home and drank by yourself, trying to escape from your thoughts and feelings. Now that you’re sober,...
