Most people experience periods of extreme stress, low mood, anxious thoughts, and overwhelm at one time or another. When life brings you down, how do you handle it? Do you reach out to a trusted friend or therapist or reach for a pill or bottle? Alcohol or drug use is a typical response to emotional…
Substance abuse and mental health conditions frequently go hand in hand. Since co-occurring disorders are fairly common with addiction, learning to recognize the signs of these conditions can help alert you to a problem early on. If you suspect that you or someone you care about is struggling with substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders,…
If you have ever experienced a traumatic event or even just everyday stress, you can understand why someone would turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. Substance use is one of the most common ways people cope with the effects of trauma. But did you know that using drugs or alcohol also makes you more…
Many people begin using cocaine for its stimulating, invigorating effects but do not realize its impact on their mental health. Cocaine and mental health disorders go hand in hand, with cocaine use either triggering or exacerbating mental illness. Overcoming cocaine use is challenging enough, but adding in co-occurring disorders presents an even further challenge. These…
Why do depression and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand? Either of these conditions can occur first, leading to the onset of the other. Using drugs to cope with the underlying symptoms of depression is relatively common, yet it creates a number of health risks. At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we offer a complete treatment program…
There’s a lot of talk about mental health disorders and addiction happening at the same time. Experts refer to this as co occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis. If you’re struggling with addiction right now, you may be a good candidate for a dual diagnosis assessment and treatment. First, however, you need to break the…