Admitting that you need help for an addiction is not always easy. It can be even more difficult when there are underlying mental health issues that may have caused or contributed to that addiction. At Serenity Light Recovery, we can focus on treating both substance use disorders and mental health issues to help every individual…
There is no doubt that even as big as the world is, sometimes it can feel very empty and lonely. If you are not coping with loneliness well, and you are working through an addiction treattment program, it is important to recognize that as a sign to reach out for help. Loneliness take a serious…
You are stressed. Every day, you are facing incredible stress. If you are in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, it is critical to manage your stress in the most effective manner possible. Stress and relapse can lead to complications that impact the rest of your life. Substance use is not the answer to stressful…
Stress is a common component of life. It is a natural way for the body to react to surroundings that could be dangerous in some way. Yet, for some people, the signs of stress happens all of the time, creating high levels of cortisol and other stress hormones in the body. This causes not only…
People who drink alcohol may be drinking for a lot of different reasons, and one of those reasons can be an effort to reduce the level of anxiety they feel in social situations. But doing that can lead to addiction problems, creating an unfortunate link between alcohol and anxiety. Because alcohol is a depressant it can…
There are a lot of ways to feel better about life, and one of those is through the use of stress management. At Serenity Light Recovery, we know that too much stress can lead to unhealthy coping behaviors. Stress can also increase the chances of mental health problems. We want you and all of our clients…
When you’re facing an addiction issue, there’s often a reason behind it. Some people end up with addiction problems due to prescribed medications, for example. But in other cases, the reason behind the addiction is trauma they’ve faced in the past. They want to numb the feelings that come with the trauma, or they have…
Anxiety is a healthy reaction people experience when they feel they are facing a threat. However, sometimes the reaction is out of proportion to the situation at hand. If you find yourself having trouble controlling your emotions when faced with specific circumstances, you may be suffering from an anxiety attack. Learning to recognize the signs of an…
It’s common for people to experience bouts of sadness at some point in life. However, depression is more than just feeling sad. It is an illness that should be treated as seriously as any physical ailment. Getting help for depression is essential for those suffering from a severe form of the disorder. It could be the…
The things we witness or experience as a child often affect us as adults. Some people end up becoming more driven as a way of coping with their issues. Others find it challenging to learn effective ways of dealing with childhood trauma. They end up turning to self-destructive behavior like substance abuse problems. It’s essential that…