Finding Self-Love In Recovery

Nurturing and finding self-love is vitally important during addiction recovery. Because addiction can leave you with feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, this is especially true. Moreover, self-love can […]

What to Look for in a Houston Rehab

You spend a lot of time searching the web for the right rehab treatment. But what is the “right” treatment, exactly? What should you look for in a Houston rehab […]

The Recovery Center Houston Needs

Houston continues to suffer problems of drug and alcohol addiction among its residents. But the region offers too few rehab centers that truly provide the hope for a better life, […]

What Are The Benefits of Group Therapy

Participating in group therapy can be quite intimidating, but it also has many benefits. It can give you a sense of belonging and give you the chance to talk to […]

Types Of Triggers For Relapse Prevention

As clients continue along their path to sobriety with Serenity Light Recovery, they must learn to recognize triggers. Nearly anything can be a trigger: a situation, a location, a person, […]

Massage and Addiction Recovery

We at Serenity Light Recovery utilize a variety of techniques in our residential treatment program helping heal the whole individual from addiction. One such technique we use is massage therapy, […]

Higher Power Yoga Therapy

Here at Serenity Light Recovery, we offer multiple fresh and alternative forms of therapy. From traditional group therapy to alternative therapies like equine therapy, we provide clients with the options […]

What is Dual Diagnosis?

A dual diagnosis is given when there is more than one main issue that’s getting in the way of your health. For example, someone who has an alcohol addiction and […]

Alcohol and Depression: A Twisted Duo

Mental health issues and alcohol don’t mix well, but depression is an especially tricky beast when it comes to drinking. Many people who struggle with depression and alcohol abuse end […]

Common Mental Health Disorders

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health disorders. While everyone worries from time to time, anxiety disorders are different. These common mental health disorders cause anxiety that […]

Your First Sober Thanksgiving: How To Deal

Planning on your first sober Thanksgiving this year? Congratulations! Choosing to stay sober during the holidays is an important part of sobriety and recovery. Family, friends, and financial stress can […]

6 Benefits of a 12 Step Program

Treatment for substance use disorder spans many different types. This allows for a customized approach that can be tailored to meet the individual’s needs. One of the most well-known aspects […]

Here’s How to Choose a Rehab Center

When you’ve determined that it’s time to get help for your addiction, you might wonder how to choose a rehab center. This is a legitimate thing to be curious about, […]

Preventing Heroin Relapse Forever

Recovery from addiction means freedom, not for a day or even for years, but forever. Finding that kind of recovery will often include the type of intensive outpatient treatment Texas residents […]

Why Is Addiction a Disease?

When getting treatment for addiction, it is vital to answer the question, “why is addiction a disease?” In particular, people who think that their substance abuse is due to a […]

Long-Term Side Effects of Marijuana

Many states are legalizing recreational use of marijuana, and most have legalized its medical use to some extent, including Texas. State lawmakers recently decriminalized possession of small amounts – and […]

How to Control Anxiety

Dealing with constant anxiety can be overwhelming. Anxiety may strike at any time, and often times it seems to come out of nowhere. Living with any type of mental health […]

Types of Family Therapy

Addiction can cause severe problems in a person’s family life. In this situation, it is critical to choose one of the many types of family therapy. The options here are […]

Is Heroin an Opioid?

Is heroin an opioid? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine. The substance comes from the poppy plant in Asia, […]

Benefits of AA

When you are struggling with an addiction, you need the support of people around you to help you recover. You can’t do it on your own. However, not everyone will […]

Therapist vs Psychologist

Seeking help is one of the initial steps to recovery. However, should you choose a therapist, psychologist, or both? We will discuss the difference between a therapist vs psychologist below. […]

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Consuming large amounts of alcohol within a very short time normally results in the signs of alcohol poisoning. This occurs regardless of your prowess to tolerate a lot of alcohol. […]

Which are the Most Commonly Abused Drugs?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administrations (SAMHSA) estimated, in 2015 that close to 21 million Americans had a problem with substance use. The numbers are even higher now […]

What is Polysubstance Abuse?

Polysubstance abuse normally involves the use of multiple drugs and whether in conjunction with or without prescription medicine for nonmedical purposes. It is an extension of polydrug usage, which refers […]

Working The 12 Steps

The basic idea behind working the 12 steps is to help those struggling with addiction to understand and overcome the disorder. Additionally, it is meant to offer social support to […]

Side Effects of Adderall Abuse

Adderall is a combination of medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, but it does come with some side effects of Adderall abuse. This drug works by […]

Signs Of Crack Addiction

Overcoming addiction is a journey. Addiction does not happen overnight. It is something that develops gradually. Getting over the addiction is also achieved gradually, and with a lot of determination. […]

Therapy For Drug Addiction

Are you dealing with drug addiction? Do you feel trapped in drugs and feel like it has ruined your life? Most people are silently dealing with drug addiction, or have […]

What is Therapeutic Recreation?

What is therapeutic recreation? Therapeutic recreation or recreational therapy is a process that makes use of active interventions to tackle certain needs of unwell individuals. On the same note, it […]

What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a very powerful opioid painkiller and is often used in recovery from surgery. Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs such as heroin. It is cheaper than heroin, […]

What are Gateway Drugs?

A gateway drug is any “low potency” habit-forming drug which can lead to the consumption and addiction to more potent ones. Studies suggest that consumption of gateway drugs such as […]

What Are the Most Abused Prescription Drugs?

In the United States, drug addiction is at epidemic levels. Approximately 70,000 Americans die every year from drug overdoses. Many of the drug overdoses are from prescription medications. People may […]

International Overdose Awareness Day

Recognized in over 40 countries, international overdose awareness day was first initiated in Australia by SJ Finn in 2001. It was during a needle program that operated out of the […]

Hydrocodone Vs Oxycodone

Hydrocodone and oxycodone are prescription narcotic medications. They are both used to treat moderate to severe pain after a surgery, injury, or the pain from disease. Let’s look at hydrocodone […]

How To Overcome Addiction

Overcoming addiction is a lifelong journey. Drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t happen in a moment of time, and it’s not something that disappears in a moment of time. Although you […]

Sober Fourth Of July

Holidays are often a difficult time for those recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. The party atmosphere of many holiday gatherings encourages drug or alcohol use, which can be tempting […]

National PTSD Awareness Day

June 27 is national PTSD Awareness Day. It’s a common misconception that this condition primarily affects veterans. In reality, it can happen to anyone who experienced or saw a traumatic […]

Is Cocaine Addictive?

What’s wrong with a few snorts of cocaine? It gives you energy, a high, and allows for a good time – or does it? Is cocaine addictive? How does it […]

Mental Health Awareness Month

In 1949, a movement started across the United States to help people recognize mental health problems in themselves and their loved ones. This movement is still going strong as Mental […]

From A Probation Officer’s Perspective

From A Probation Officer’s Perspective Ever wonder how the judicial system perceives addicts and alcoholics that have sought treatment and recovered as a result of their legal indiscretions? Sometimes a […]

There is Beauty in the Brokenness

By: Sherry Burkhard “I feel so alone.” “I am overwhelmed and don’t know where we need to begin to find a path toward healing.” “No one understands what our family […]