Are you or is someone you love struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs? Looking into treatment options is an important first step. If you seek high-quality, evidence-based substance abuse treatment in Houston and surrounding areas, look no further than Serenity Light Recovery, where you or your loved one will experience professional medical and…
Substance abuse and young adults (aged 18-25) represent an unfortunate pairing that is currently causing concern in the public health community. Two out of five in this age group self-report using illicit drugs, one in seven has a substance use disorder, and approximately 1% of all young adults abuses opioids. Nearly 5% of our country’s…
Recovering from alcohol addiction is not about just one thing. If only we could say, do this, and you’ll be fine. It’s not quite that simple, but the good news is that there are very specific and helpful lifestyle changes that can support you on your path to sobriety. The first important step is to…
Many people have a difficult time deciding whether or not to try therapy. Decades of societal stigma have made some believe that needing therapy is a sign of weakness, and while that stigma is decreasing, the decision to seek therapy can still be a fraught one. Talk therapy comes with a number of mental and physical benefits, however, and can…
As you explore how to get help for drug or alcohol addiction, there are many things you have to think about before making a decision. One of them is whether or not the care you receive is going to be designed for your needs. Personalized treatment means that the therapies utilized in your care are…
Heroin is one of the most devastating drugs. It creates dependency and addiction that’s intense and hard to stop. Most people cannot simply stop using on their own because they’ll experience intense heroin withdrawal. At Serenity Light Recovery, we provide you with the treatment and support you need to get through detox without the pain…
Do you have a parent that seems to drink a lot of alcohol? Perhaps during retirement it seemed normal for that parent to have enjoyed a few extra beers from time to time since they no longer had to go to work. Now, you are noticing they are drinking significantly. Elder alcohol abuse is not…
Opioid addiction is sweeping the country. In Dallas, there’s an opioid epidemic that is putting lives in danger. These drugs have taken over the lives of many people, but you don’t have to be one of them. Whether you’ve had an opioid dependence for a little while or a long period of time, you have…
While addiction issues can happen at any age, there’s a specific risk to consider when it comes to Adderall addiction and young adults. That’s because more young people are prescribed Adderall for conditions like ADHD, where adults generally aren’t diagnosed with this condition as often. Because Adderall can be addictive — and dangerous in high…
One of the things many recovered people worry about is having a relapse. That’s an understandable worry since it can happen to anyone no matter how long they’ve been in recovery. As time goes on a person is less likely to relapse, but that doesn’t mean there’s no risk there at all. Fortunately, there are…