National Public Health Week could be the perfect time for you to take a stand to help yourself or others facing addiction. This week runs from April 5-11, 2021, and creates the ideal opportunity for people to learn more about substance abuse, such as the heroin epidemic. At Serenity House Detox Florida, we’re here to…
A large percentage of people who have mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. These substances can effectively hide the symptoms of mental health conditions, making it difficult for anyone to recognize what’s happening. A person struggling with mental health disorders needs treatment for this condition and their addiction to heal. At Serenity…
For years, doctors have looked for connections between childhood trauma and substance abuse. It is not uncommon for those dealing with mental health disorders to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. People dealing with depression or anxiety may abuse substances in an attempt to forget about their struggles. This trauma is often the first step to…
World Bipolar Day creates a unique opportunity to increase awareness about a debilitating condition that impacts our valued community members. This mental health awareness day takes place on March 30 each year and helps focus support on people dealing with bipolar disorder. The condition presents unique challenges because it affects approximately 6 million Americans in…
People who struggle with low energy and feelings of depression during the winter months may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder. Although this condition has not necessarily been due to shorter daylight hours, many people endure more than just garden variety “winter blues.” The good news is that the spring equinox occurs in March when daylight…
When the March Madness college basketball tournament tips off, students and fans across the country will reach for alcoholic beverages. The binge drinking that comes with the country’s most exciting basketball series puts an increased number of late-teens and twenty-somethings at risk of alcoholism. Upwards of 68 colleges and universities participate in the single-elimination tournament.…
Seasonal depression can cause extreme sadness at certain times of the year. This condition often happens in winter when there are fewer hours of light. Seasonal affective disorder or SAD may trigger drug or alcohol abuse to avoid the negative feelings of anxiety and depression. At Serenity House Detox Florida in West Palm Beach, our dual…
If you have bipolar disorder, it may serve as one of the underlying causes of addiction. The intense mood swings that occur with bipolar disorder can take over your life. Unfortunately, many people who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders choose to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. At Serenity House Detox Florida, we…
For those in recovery, the holidays pose particular challenges. Alcohol at family functions and social get-togethers, such as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day, can create a problem that you want to avoid following detox and recovery programs. Learn more about the triggers that can lead to relapse in the form of a holiday hangover…
Detox is a trying process. While many people recognize the physical symptoms of detoxing, such as the withdrawal symptoms you have, some do not understand this process’s mental health aspect. As you work through detox, your body starts to process those drugs and remove them from your system. Your brain starts to function normally, which…