A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. Psychiatrists diagnose, prescribe medication, and treat mental health issues. In terms of substance and alcohol abuse, psychiatrists do a lot of work with people who have a dual diagnosis of a mental illness and a substance abuse or alcohol addiction. Psychiatrists are able to order hospital admission for their…
Therapy has proven beneficial for ages. Having someone to talk and listen to your issues is helpful. Further, having someone help you reflect on things from a different standpoint or bring new strategies to light is useful. But what about group therapy? Are there any benefits of group therapy that are worth acknowledging? What is…
There’s good news when it comes to mental illness. Times are changing, and there is more talk about the conditions that fall under the broad umbrella of mental illness. This is excellent for those people who experience these conditions. The mental illness statistics show that these conditions aren’t isolated events or occurrences. If you or…
Mental health conditions and substance use disorder often go hand-in-hand. There are a number of different ways that a professional therapist can help you and your loved ones with healing and recovery from life’s experiences. EMDR therapy stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. But what is EMDR therapy and how can it help you…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has a long history of being used by medical professionals in the mental health community. Developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck during the 1960s, CBT is used to help people address a wide range of issues, including substance use disorder. You might be wondering what is CBT and is it right for…
Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston uses a number of psychotherapy techniques to treat our clients with substance abuse disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are evidence-based treatments. CBT and DBT have proven most effective in helping our guests overcome addiction. If you are seeking guidance on your journey to recovery, we can help.…
Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston Offers motivational enhancement therapy to help you commit to getting better. If you have hesitations about getting better, motivational enhancement therapy (MET) can empower you to take the first step. We use this type of treatment to demonstrate why recovery is the best decision you will ever make. Our addiction therapy…
Addiction is a complicated and powerful disease that millions of people just like you face each and every year. Whether you abuse alcohol or some other substance, it is likely that the pattern of abuse is having an impact on most areas of your life, including your relationships, career, and family. Fortunately, it is not…