May 10, 2023
Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that is commonly abused. Often referred to as benzos for short, they are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. Brand-name drugs in this category include Valium, Xanax, and Ativan. These drugs can be habit-forming when used long-term or outside of prescription guidelines. The most common entry point to […]
May 8, 2023
Taking care of mental health is an important part of life. It should be given equal emphasis alongside maintaining physical health. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic intensified mental health issues for so many Americans. Even as the pandemic recedes, the mental health issues stemming from stress, isolation, and sickness may remain. It is more […]
May 4, 2023
What is the standard length of an outpatient program? It’s the first thing many people want to know when they consider seeking addiction treatment. Committing to recovery is a big step. It’s natural to want some idea of how long you will be in treatment. The short answer is that the length of outpatient programs […]
May 3, 2023
Opioid addiction is a serious public health issue across the United States. The opioid epidemic may not get as much media attention now as it used to. But in many ways, opioid addiction is as dire as ever. This is largely due to the rise and spread of fentanyl, which is one of the most […]
May 1, 2023
Addiction treatment often occurs in either an outpatient or a residential setting. Residential treatment involves staying overnight for the duration of treatment and receiving around-the-clock care. This form of treatment is often best for people who need significant support during detox or who struggle with a dual diagnosis. That is when someone has a substance […]
March 30, 2023
Holistic therapy is a range of traditional and non-traditional methods for treating the mind, body, and spirit. To be holistic, a therapy must concern itself with the whole person. Many holistic therapies have origins that date back millennia in other cultures, whereas Western culture has only more recently begun to embrace some forms of holistic […]
March 10, 2023
Knowing when it’s time to enroll in treatment for addiction often feels anything but straightforward. Accessing formal treatment for addictions is a big step. It’s a time commitment, not to mention a financial commitment. From a health perspective, it’s never too soon to seek addiction treatment. Your health is what matters most. Prioritizing it will […]
February 27, 2023
Mental health issues are incredibly common in today’s world. They can affect anyone, no matter how successful, rich, or talented they may appear. Thus, it should come as no surprise that celebrities are just as susceptible to mental health troubles as anyone else. At the same time, many different societal pressures and expectations mean it […]
February 24, 2023
Trauma affects everyone at some point in life. Something painful and difficult will inevitably happen. That could be the death of a family member, sudden job loss, an injury, or a disease. For others, trauma is even more intense, like combat experience or suffering physical or sexual abuse. Oftentimes, our experiences with trauma stay with […]
February 21, 2023
Employee assistance programs have been around for a long time. They are essentially a close partnership between an organization, the employer, and an addiction treatment provider like Serenity Grove. These programs are designed to aid an organization’s employees in getting the treatment and help they need to overcome addiction. It is a much more compassionate […]