Deciding to give up drugs and alcohol for your new sober lifestyle often means cutting off those who enabled your substance abuse. Recovery is an individual process that’s often lonely. Getting well means confronting parts of yourself you may have long ignored. You learn more about what drives your addiction and what might trigger you…
Managing a substance use disorder can be a complex process. Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. Many individuals receiving treatment through addiction treatment programs have an untreated mental health disorder that may exacerbate their abuse of drugs and alcohol. If you’re having trouble overcoming your addiction issues and have noticed signs of mental issues,…
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health disorder in which a person feels intense ups and downs in emotions and energy. It may impact every facet of a person’s life. Alcohol abuse can worsen symptoms and make it harder to get a proper diagnosis. A dual diagnosis treatment center can provide necessary help in…
Science shows that the links between anxiety and addiction are strong. Anxiety disorders cause people to feel extreme tension in certain situations. Unfortunately, the National Institute of Mental Health reports 40 million adults in the United States have experienced anxiety. For this reason, they may turn to drugs or alcohol to numb the stress. One…
Mental health disorders can be debilitating. They impact every area of your life. It is not uncommon for our therapists to uncover underlying mental health disorders in men and women with addiction. During the detox process, it can become evident that there’s an underlying condition that needs treatment. The good news is, treatment can be…
If you are struggling with bipolar disorder, you are also at a higher risk for abusing drugs and alcohol. Because bipolar disorder means you experience extreme low periods along with manic high periods, you might begin using drugs and alcohol to either retain the euphoric feelings of the manic period or to make these extreme…
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…