Relationships and sobriety go hand-in-hand. Healthy relationships have helped many people go through recovery successfully and stay sober after treatment. On the other hand, unhealthy relationships have caused many people to relapse after treatment. The need for belonging is a regular human need, and it is fulfilled by being a part of a social network,…
The first step to recovery from drugs and alcohol is realizing and accepting that your drug abuse has become a problem and that you need to quit. Due to economic reasons or shame and stigma surrounding addiction, many people opt to quit drug use through their sheer will, ambition and resolve. This method is commonly…
If you have an addiction and feel depressed all the time, you may not realize that both conditions are related. Furthermore, you may know that one condition may be the reason why the other condition exists. Yet, there is a strong link between depression and addiction. Both conditions are known as co-occurring disorders. Detox center…
Today, more Americans are stressed-out than ever before. The current political climate, economic downturn, pandemic, and unstable job market has created uncertainty, causing more people to suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic disorder, and addiction. In essence, stress has taken its toll on individual and collective mental health. Dual diagnosis treatment centers in Florida have…
Mental health conditions affect the lives of many people, directly and indirectly. Yet, only a few admit that they have a problem and seek help. This issue is mainly due to the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses. To learn more about Mental Illness Awareness Week and how Serenity House Detox Florida can help…
As the seasons change, so do our moods. Many people feel the gloom of the fall and winter months, but are unaware of the reasons. Seasonal depression occurs when there’s a change in the seasons that brings with it a sense of sadness or loneliness. It often happens during winter months, but can occur whenever…
Do you know the signs of a panic attack? For men and women who have anxiety, panic attacks are the cresting of that panic when you feel the worst and lose control. When it occurs, it’s frightening and can create both emotional and physical symptoms, you should pay close attention to as they occur. Unfortunately, it…
For men and women with addiction, finding help is a critical step. Knowing what type of help is best for you, though, can be challenging. Individual therapy is the foundation of most types of care. That is because the benefits of individual therapy can be numerous for most people. Our treatment team at Serenity House…
Since its discovery in the 20th century, LSD had been a popular hallucinogenic among drug users. Acid, dots, Lucy, yellow sunshine, and blue heaven all related to a drug called LSD. What is LSD? Scientifically recognized as D-lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD is a highly risky drug often used illicitly to stimulate a high. If you…
Those who have been a victim of chronic relapses or fail to understand why they feel the way they do prior to drinking or using may be suffering from a dual diagnosis. What this means is that afflicted individuals have an addiction to drugs or alcohol as well as a separate mental illness. Staying sober…