How Alcohol Addiction Can Impact Your Mental Health
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it works to slow down the function of the central nervous system. It is also addictive, which means it can rewire the brain, causing…
Most Common Mental Health Issues in Florida
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…
What Is National Public Health Week?
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…
What Mental Health Issues Lead to Addiction?
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…
Maintaining Mental Health During the Winter
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…
How Bipolar Disorder Perpetuates Addiction
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.…
The Role of Mental Health in Detox
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.…
How the Seasons Affect Substance Abuse
The seasons can affect many of the things a person does, but it also impacts the way people interact with each other and feel emotionally. Though many do not recognize…
What Disorders Can Co-Occur?
Co-occurring disorders occur when a person struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol and has a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. If you…
Is Meditation Really Effective for Recovery?
There are many components of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Every situation is vastly different, but when you embrace therapy with Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida, you’ll gain access to…