Recover

Supporting someone with an addiction can be one of the most challenging situations you may have had to overcome. The concept of how to support a loved one through the recovery process can be overwhelming and come with its own set of challenges. However, it is essential to know there is help available and that […]

Alcoholism is a much more complicated problem than many people realize. The phrase “kicking the habit” makes it sound like stopping biting your nails or giving up dairy. But the truth is, this is an addiction that affects more people than just the alcoholic themselves. And those complications are compounded when you add parenthood into […]

Time and time again, research has touted the benefits of practicing meditation. In fact, a prestigious study emerged from Harvard University in recent years, with results that shocked scientists. Meditation can actually restore the brain’s gray matter in a matter of eight weeks. Read on for more information on the Harvard study and what it […]

Being sober is a major accomplishment for someone who has struggled with addiction and recovery. Individuals in recovery face constant struggles, physical and mental blocks, and a long road of hard work. Every part of the recovery process requires effort and serious change, which is why you should celebrate the moment you made that first […]

Addiction is a complex disease. The disease of addiction affects both the addicted, and those that are close to the addicted. The stigma of addiction can make it very difficult to ask for help. One who is battling addiction can feel ashamed, guilty, alone, and worthless. Supporting and encouraging your loved one’s sobriety will help […]

Addiction hinders your ability to take care of yourself and eat the right foods. When your body is not fed with good nutrition, it becomes physically and emotionally sick. Taking care of your body is vital in addiction recovery. Good nutrition plays an important role for your physical health and wellness in sobriety. In treatment, […]

Addiction affects a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Drugs and alcohol take the brain hostage and interfere with reasoning, movement, feelings, and self-care. Holistic addiction treatment encompasses the mind, body, and soul. The focus on the mind helps clients engage in treatment and stay in the right mindset. Mindfulness is being present, aware, and […]

Addiction is a complicated disease of the brain and causes self-destructive behavior, despite harmful consequences. The brain changes chemically and physiologically when a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol. A person becomes physically dependent on the drugs or alcohol and experiences painful withdrawals when he or she stops using them. Adopting a healthy lifestyle […]

This is a story of a different experience of addiction, his addiction that became our addiction. Fortunately, I am not an addict or an alcoholic. I am considered by most to be a “good girl,” raised with values and morals in my very close family in the Philippines. I was the baby of four sisters and […]

Not everyone who drinks or uses drugs is an addict. So why am I an addict? They say that the first step in addressing any problem is admitting that you have a problem, but admitting I was an addict was the last thing I wanted to do. It seemed to me that admitting that I […]

Maintaining sobriety and meeting treatment goals after completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program can be the most difficult part of recovery. However, many people with a substance use disorder do recover from addiction and enjoy a lasting and satisfying sober lifestyle. A number of those in recovery could relapse after treatment. Preventing or reducing […]

  The holiday season, many believe, is a time to spend together and to appreciate one another. But for someone experiencing a substance abuse issue or in recovery, this time might become incredibly stressful.

As many addicts will tell you, addiction is less about what they are addicted to and more about why they are addicted to it. As more and more research emerges around addiction and treatments for addiction, it is clear that the brain and its functions play a huge role. Without physically changing the way the […]

The Cycle of Addiction (below) illustrates the different phases of the addiction disease which will continue over and over again until the addict or alcoholic finds a Higher Power and digs into the real problem, which is SELF. A real addict cannot get out of this cycle on will power. They will continue to replace […]

Serenity Springs believes in a life-long recovery, through treating the mind, body, and spirit.  Our Intensive Outpatient Program offers a number of different services for both men and women that are tailored to fit each individual’s needs, and combine the latest clinical techniques with the twelve-step program. The mission of the outpatient program is to […]