Partial Hospitalization for Addiction Treatment
Are you suffering from drug or alcohol abuse? Is it controlling your life to the point you cannot function normally? If so, you may require partial hospitalization for addiction treatment. Though […]
Can Mindfulness Meditation Work For Addiction
Approximately half of the people who enter into addiction treatment for substance abuse disorder end up falling into relapse within a year. According to the medical community, addiction is literally […]
How to Stop Drug Abuse
Are you struggling with substance abuse? Have you wondered whether it’s possible to conquer your addiction on your own? If so, here’s what you should know: According to the medical […]
Will I Need Extended Rehab Care?
If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol abuse and thinking about entering a professional treatment setting, you’ve probably wondered: “Will I need extended rehab care?” Though your individual treatment program […]
Do I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
A staggering number of people live with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. In the United States, experts estimate that approximately 9.2 million people struggle with these conditions at […]
Who Needs Drug Detox Programs?
If you struggle with substance abuse and long to quit, you’ve probably wondered whether your problem is severe enough that you need a medical detox program. When it comes to […]
Find Mental Health Help and Safety in Rehab
Men and women with mental health disorders often require one-on-one support from a therapist. This is especially true if you are using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope […]
What Is an Addiction Specialist?
Addiction is a disease. And no, that’s not an exaggeration — it’s a medical fact. The medical community regards addiction as a complex disease that can be very difficult to […]
Now Is the Time to Get Treatment
Over the past several weeks, millions of people have had to stop their daily routines and adjust to the constantly growing Coronavirus pandemic. Countless stores and places of business are […]
How Long Is Inpatient Drug Rehab
Answering the question of how long is inpatient drug rehab is as complex as the disease of substance use disorder itself. Just like no two people have the exact same circumstances and […]
Addictive Personality
With such a laser focus on addiction and its effects on society as a whole, and those individuals it affects, it raises questions about having an addictive personality. Not everyone who […]
Dependence VS. Addiction
Dependence vs addiction are terms that are often used interchangeably. Does this mean that they are the same thing then? Well, that depends on who you ask. The scientific community […]
Are Antidepressants Addictive?
Many people aged 12 years and older take antidepressants on a regular basis. In fact, nearly 13 percent of this segment of the population did so. This breaks down to […]
Most Addictive Substances
A list of the most addictive substances is likely to be eye-opening for a number of people. While there will also be plenty of substances that are expected on such a list, […]
Causes of Substance Abuse
The causes of substance abuse are as varied as the individuals who struggle with the condition. Not surprisingly, there are also a range of symptoms that can alert you to the fact […]
Signs of Meth Addiction
People who abuse meth are typically unable to stop on their own. The reason is that this addiction impairs their decision-making abilities. As a result, it’s up to friends and […]
How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?
Heroin hooks people quickly. Many don’t realize that it happened until they deal with the anxiety, depression, and intense cramping that signal withdrawal. If this describes you, there’s hope in […]
The Benefits of a 90-Day Addiction Treatment Program
Addiction is a problem that impacts millions of people all over the world. At some point, many individuals decide that they’re no longer willing to tolerate the negative impact that […]
The Role of Biofeedback in Addiction Recovery
Biofeedback is a method of therapy that instructs people to pay close attention to the functions of their body while seeking treatment. The goal is to assert control over the […]
How Long Does Drug Detox Last?
It’s natural to wonder how long does drug detox last when you’re thinking about getting clean. In fact, you may have tried to get clean and sober in the past […]
What Are Addiction Triggers?
Is there something that causes a jolt? Some might call it a sudden cue that makes you think of using. What are addiction triggers? How do you overcome them? Cues […]
What Is Poly Drug Abuse?
When talking about substance abuse, most people think of someone becoming addicted to a single drug, but that’s often not the case. Typically, there are multiple substances being used, and […]
The Best Evidence-Based Practice Options
Getting the most comprehensive care you need for a substance abuse problem starts with evidence-based practice. What does this type of treatment protocol look like? How do addiction specialists administer […]
The Benefits of Spirituality in Recovery
Drug and alcohol addiction takes a lot from you. One of the ways it negatively impacts your life is by breaking your connection to other people and the world around […]
Faith Fueled Recovery with Corey
Today we’d like to introduce Corey Schulz! Corey is our Spiritual Director here at SLR. He is an ordained Minister of the Gospel, a Recovery Coach, Christian Life Coach and […]
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, […]
To the Brink: How I Got Here Through Addiction and Codependency
I was approached by Morgan, our Director of Marketing, to write a blog about addiction and codependency. To write something about how I found myself working in the treatment industry. […]
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, […]
Answers to Your Questions Regarding Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are mental health disorders that may occur separately or together. It is possible to have both at the same time. Depression is characterized by sad thoughts, feelings […]
Check Out These Eye-Opening Mental Illness Statistics
Millions of people living in the United States receive some form of mental diagnosis each year. It is essential to emphasize how widespread mental illness is among the population. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Help a Loved One Find Treatment for Addiction
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to watch. Knowing that they need to ultimately decide to get help themselves can weigh heavily on a […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
