Why Is Aftercare So Important?
It takes hard work to persevere and complete an addiction treatment program. However, that’s just the start of what will be a lifelong effort to maintain your sobriety. And you’re…
What Is Al-Anon?
Those who are a part of Al-Anon are worried about someone that has an alcohol use disorder. For people who have a family member struggling with alcohol use disorder, the…
Achieving Success in Drug Addiction Recovery
What does success mean when it comes to addiction recovery? It means embracing a higher quality of life for many people, no longer using, and building a better future. Sobriety…
Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Antibiotics
Having a drink when you’re taking antibiotics can be risky. Depending on why you are taking antibiotics, it may lead to a less effective treatment. Sometimes, mixing alcohol and prescriptions…
How Alcohol Addiction Can Impact Your Mental Health
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it works to slow down the function of the central nervous system. It is also addictive, which means it can rewire the brain, causing…
Does Recovery Ever End?
Drug and alcohol addiction takes a long time to develop for many people. Treatment for it can provide fast results, but the journey is rarely simple. Over time, a person…
When Does Heroin Withdrawal Start?
You’re ready to kick a heroin habit. But you’re ambivalent about dealing with withdrawal symptoms. When does heroin withdrawal start in the first place? And how can you make it…
Signs of Codependency
Codependency can be a complicated component of addiction. Though it can happen in relationships where addiction is not present, it is quite common for one person to have an addiction…
The Causes of Alcohol Addiction
America has a severe alcohol addiction problem, and not nearly enough is being done about it. More than 15 million people struggle with alcohol addiction, but less than 10 percent…
The Effect Nutrition Has on Detox
At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida in Jupiter, Florida, you can create a new beginning. This process starts with ridding your body of toxic substances and understanding the connection…