Social Distancing During Addiction Recovery
Isolation and addiction go hand in hand. In the early stages of addiction, many use alcohol or drugs in social settings to feel less alone and more connected. As the use becomes more repetitive and progresses, the brain chemistry shifts in a way that produces obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions.
Understanding the Pink Cloud in Recovery
Addiction causes a lot of pain, hurt, and grief, and sometimes people think that in recovery, everything will be different. Life in recovery is much better, but there are still highs and lows.
How Addiction Affects Families
Although many view battling addiction as a personal experience, that’s not the full story. It’s true that addiction can have devastating effects on the user, but many forget about the other people involved – the family.
Serenity Introduces Our New Park Avenue Location
Serenity Recovery Centers has opened a New East Location located on Park Avenue in the Park Professional Plaza. Serenity Recovery Centers specializes in providing services for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for over 49 years.
Serenity Recovery Centers Provides Outpatient Services via Telehealth
Serenity Recovery Centers is now providing Telehealth Services for our Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services.
The Origins of Addiction
Addiction forever changes the lives of those affected by it, and those who witness loved ones experience it. The more we understand why it’s so powerful, where it comes from, and why it affects individuals differently, the better chance we have at fighting it.
How to Solve the Opioid Crises
Drug overdose is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States. Opioid addiction is driving the epidemic. The Public Health Institute believes that solving the opioid crisis will be a collective effort.
Depression and Addiction
Depression and addiction are often linked. Symptoms of depression can drive people toward substance abuse to help cope with their condition. However, self-medicating with drugs or alcohol usually leads to a downward spiral and addiction.
Opioid Addiction Treatment Strategies
Coming off opioids is extremely difficult, but with a good strategy, it can and has been successfully done. Scientists and doctors that try to find new ways to help opioid addicts focus on finding treatments that are both safe and effective.
Types of Addiction Treatment
Receiving treatment for addiction is the only proven way to break the cycle. In the US, about 8 percent of the population, or 21.7 million people, need or regularly receive treatment for substance use disorders.
Understanding Opioid Addiction
To better fight opioid addiction, the first step is understanding what it is and how it works in the human body. Having an understanding of the mechanics of opioid addiction gives us perspective and empathy for those suffering from it.
Managing Anxiety During Addiction Recovery
Addiction and anxiety go hand-in-hand. A lot of addicts use to control anxiety, not realizing it only leads to more anxiety. Alcohol, for example, changes serotonin levels and other transmitters in the brain, which can elevate anxiety.
