Mountain Laurel Recovery Center Blog

As Veterans return from military service, they carry not only the physical scars of battle but also the hidden wounds that can shape their lives in profound ways. The traumatic experiences faced during military service often give rise to post-traumatic stress disorder...

If you are recovering from an addiction, you may find the road to be long and challenging. Undoing the mental patterns and automatic negative thoughts that fueled the addiction takes consistent work. One of the most powerful tools in rewiring your brain...

Grounding techniques can be used to help you stay connected to the present moment, manage overwhelming emotions, and maintain your sobriety. These techniques play an essential role in recovery with the primary purpose of anchoring you in reality, preventing you from getting...

Addiction recovery is a rich time of learning how to live life sober, but it’s also a lot of hard work. When your sobriety journey gets tough and you do not have robust coping skills, burnout can occur. If you’re exhausted and...

You just completed addiction treatment and are heading back home. Now what? Are you unsure how to live your life now that you are sober? Maybe you are ready to start fresh but uncertain about what to do.  As you embark on...

Are you concerned about the health and safety of a loved one who is struggling with addiction? Do they refuse to seek help despite negative consequences? Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. If you do not...

Addiction recovery is a challenging journey that requires a great deal of support and personal growth. While the primary focus of recovery is to maintain your sobriety, it...

The way the media portrays addiction has led many people to struggle to accurately identify the risk associated with a particular behavior. While the addictive nature of illegal street drugs is discussed fairly regularly, your medicine cabinet likely contains dangers you haven't...

We live in a world where socializing often revolves around the consumption of alcohol. It is essential to understand the difference between occasional indulgence and alcohol addiction. Binge drinking, a prevalent behavior in many social settings, is concerning for its effects on...

Overcoming cravings for drugs or alcohol can be a challenging part of the recovery process. It is essential to understand what may trigger a craving so you can prevent a relapse. Various factors can trigger cravings, and identifying these triggers is the...