A fast-paced lifestyle can make it challenging to keep stress under control. When stress becomes chronic, you are more vulnerable to substance use disorders and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. However, you do not have to settle for feeling tired and stressed out. A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program can teach you the skills…
You have most likely heard of therapy for mental health and addiction. But did you know that different types of treatment can assist with these conditions? Your therapist can customize your sessions with specific therapeutic modalities to accommodate your needs. This flexibility allows you to receive the most suitable treatment to help you heal and…
Nearly half of people who have a mental illness also struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. These conditions play off one another and can exacerbate your symptoms, so it is crucial to get help from a dual diagnosis treatment program. Dual diagnosis treatment is the most thorough approach for someone with substance use…
Self-medication is relatively common in the United States, but that does not mean it is a safe practice. Stress and the incidence of mental health conditions are at an all-time high, leaving many people struggling to cope with their day-to-day responsibilities without using drugs or alcohol. However, conditions like depression and drug use are never…
Hundreds of millions of people in the United States experience trauma at least once in their lifetime. Anxiety-related symptoms are particularly common with trauma, so you may not realize you are dealing with trauma if you have already been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Have you noticed that your anxiety symptoms have intensified after a…
Stress is one of the top contributors to health problems, and substance use disorder is no exception. Without a reliable set of healthy coping skills, stress can also make your recovery extremely challenging, if not impossible. To fully heal your body and mind from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, it is essential to begin…
Panic attacks can be scary, especially since they often come on suddenly and with no warning. There is not a definitive cause for the attacks, which can be debilitating for those that suffer from them. That’s why knowing how to prevent a panic attack can be so helpful. Many people turn to drugs and alcohol…
In the face of loss, many people turn to self-medication to numb the pain. Sadly, this does little to help them work through their grief and can lead to addiction. If you or someone you care about is dealing with grief through self-medication, it may be time to consider a dual diagnosis treatment program. At…
If you have ever felt lonely before, you are probably familiar with the feelings of depression that can often accompany it. It may be surprising, but loneliness and anxiety can also be connected. Furthermore, just like with depression, feeling anxious and lonely can also put you at a higher risk of substance use disorder. The…
Have you been looking for ways of dealing with emotional trauma? One of the things you may want to consider is heading to a trauma therapy program. A trauma therapy program can help you understand the effects of trauma and how to live with them. At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we prepare our patients to…