Mental health conditions are surprisingly common in the United States, although many people do not seek treatment for them. Medication and psychotherapy are some of the most effective treatments for managing mental health disorders. However, more mental health professionals now realize the benefits of alternative therapies like yoga therapy. At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we…
Addiction recovery does not often follow a straight, simple path. There are often many ups and downs, and a person can go for long periods of abstinence, only to then slip into a relapse. One of the best ways to avoid relapse is to learn relapse prevention techniques in addiction treatment. A behavioral therapy program…
As a new year approaches, it is only natural to want to come up with resolutions to improve your life. You may have created New Year’s resolutions as a student, and then the practice became an annual tradition. When you are in recovery, these resolutions might be a bit different. Creating sober goals for the…
Watching a loved one’s life go downhill because of addiction can be truly painful. It is normal to experience a range of emotions from worry to anger as you suffer alongside them. Not knowing how to handle a loved one’s addiction can make you feel hopeless. However, with the guidance of a behavioral therapy center,…
When you think of Christmas, you may envision gift-giving, Christmas cookies, and holiday parties complete with wine or other festive cocktails. It can be hard enough to resist all the seasonal treats without being in recovery, so you can imagine how challenging it is when you are trying to avoid drinking. If you are struggling…
For many people, the holidays are a time to celebrate with food and drink, especially alcoholic beverages like wine and beer. When you are in recovery, this presents a challenge. You do not want to miss out on Thanksgiving gatherings with friends and family, but you know you will encounter triggers. So how can you…
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…
Addiction is a compulsive need to continue using drugs or alcohol despite repeated negative consequences. You may want to quit using, but addiction can cause powerful cravings that make it difficult to quit without help. Cravings can continue for weeks or even months after you stop using. Since addiction is a chronic condition, you must…
After rehab, different challenges come up that you may not anticipate while in an alcohol or drug detox program. These challenges consist of people, places, and things that trigger your desire to drink or use drugs. One of the top triggers for substance use is holidays, particularly those that revolve around parties, such as Halloween.…
One of the biggest challenges of maintaining sobriety after leaving rehab is adjusting to your new clean lifestyle. Luckily, you do not have to try to do it all on your own. There are local support group programs that can help you get through the struggles of daily stress and cravings that can put you…