Stress creates a high risk for relapse in men and women with addiction. It impacts mental health, worsening underlying disorders but also just making life harder to manage. Stress and addiction go hand-in-hand, which is why it is so important to take steps to protect your mental health. At Serenity House Detox Florida, we offer…
Sober living does not happen overnight. Those who want to break the chains of alcohol addiction should understand that getting sober takes time, focus, and professional help. While the detox process is the beginning of the sobriety process, it is by no means the end. In fact, addiction is a chronic condition, which means you…
Social drinking may seem normal to some people. You may be one of the many people around others who are drinking over dinner, in a conversation, or at that big corporate event. If you are focusing on sober living and you do not want to drink, you shouldn’t. You also should not feel pressured to…
In the past, you may have bought a bottle of wine or whiskey for a loved one who was known as a heavy drinker. However, those days are long gone, as that same person is now in recovery after completing their addiction treatment plan. Now that alcohol is out of the equation, you may be…
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…
For many families, bottles of wine are as much of a part of Thanksgiving as the turkey. When you’re in recovery, this can make a sober Thanksgiving challenging. The holidays are one of the most stressful times of years for many people. Cravings may flare up as family stress rises, and it can be hard…
One of the biggest lies that addiction tells you is that you can’t have fun if you get clean and sober. If sobriety wasn’t fun, there wouldn’t be millions of people around the world who left addiction behind. Being sober gives you a new lease on life as well as an opportunity to experience amazing…
Rehab is often considered to be the most important step toward sobriety. However, before you can begin down the road to recovery, you’ll need to attend a drug rehab detox. This is the fresh start needed to rid the body of drugs, alcohol or other harmful substances, and it can lay the groundwork for a…