How To Stop Addictive Behaviors
For someone who doesn’t have an addictive personality or who isn’t addicted to a substance, being able to stop addictive behaviors seems like it would be as simple as telling…
What Are Coping Skills?
Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida uses a number of verbal and nonverbal programs to help clients cope with the challenges of detox. The skills you learn here give you a strong…
What Is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis is a term you will likely hear if you are researching treatment options for substance use disorder. However, dual diagnosis is much more than a trendy catch-all phrase.…
What is DXM and is it Dangerous?
The technical name for DXM is dextromethorphan. It is an ingredient found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. The FDA banned cough and cold medicines containing codeine in the 1970s.…
The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise
Exercise and nutrition can go a long way on your road to recovery. As part of their addiction treatment programs, Serenity House Detox & Recovery offers a nutrition education program in Florida…
What Are Some 12-Step Alternatives?
If you’ve already gone through a 12-step program, or if you are interested in learning about other options, you might be looking at alternatives. It’s always a good idea to…
Ativan Withdrawal Symptoms
If you take medication for anxiety, you’re not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Physicians often write prescriptions for benzodiazepines to…
What Is Integrative Medicine?
Combining therapies and methods in rehab is critical for success. Sometimes one type of program works best when it’s integrated with others. In other words, some therapies or medicines are…
Oxycodone Side Effects
Oxycodone is an opioid painkiller that is well known under the brand name OxyContin. It is often prescribed because it is an effective painkiller. It works as a nervous system…
Suboxone Side Effects
Suboxone is a drug that was created to treat opiate addiction. While it can be successful, there are a few effects that come along with this complex drug. Nevertheless, Suboxone…