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 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 […]
February 17, 2023
What is chronic pain? The medical community defines chronic pain as any kind of pain that persists for longer than three months. It may not be ever-present, it can come and go in waves, but the pain is a defining factor of your physical experience. Chronic pain can also occur anywhere in the body and […]
February 16, 2023
Adjusting to life after rehab can take a while. Since addiction wreaks havoc on a person’s mental and physical health, they may have to relearn vital life skills and develop healthy habits to cope with different challenges. If you or a loved one is struggling to adjust to life after rehab, contact Serenity Grove’s alumni […]
February 15, 2023
While alcohol is generally bad for your health, scientists are discovering the different ways in which alcohol and your immune system are closely linked. Consumption of alcohol can significantly weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to various diseases and persistent health conditions. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol use […]
February 10, 2023
Addiction and mental health issues go hand-in-hand. Those struggling with addiction may also suffer from co-occurring disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), requiring professional care and treatment. If you or a loved one is battling a substance use disorder and mental illness, hope and healing are always available at Serenity Grove’s […]
February 6, 2023
Why dual-diagnosis substance abuse treatment is the best option Perhaps you’ve heard of “self-medicating” with alcohol or other drugs of addiction. Life has its share of difficult, stressful and traumatic situations, and these are amplified when mental illness is involved, as it often is. Substance use disorders (SUD) are disease states of the mind and […]
February 3, 2023
These days, nearly 100,000 Americans use heroin a year. With numbers like that, it’s no shame if you or a loved one are suffering from heroin addiction. Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs available.But while heroin addiction is a disease that’s nothing to be ashamed of, it needs to be kicked as quickly as possible. […]
February 1, 2023
Making the decision to go through an alcohol and drug detox isn’t always an easy one to make. For many people, alcohol and drugs are their escape from regular everyday life and all of the things weighing on their minds. Eventually, it turns into an addiction and a disease. If you have a loved one who’s decided to […]
January 26, 2023
Chances are, if you live in America, phenibut is not a substance you have heard of before. It was developed in Russia in the 1960s and remains common for treating anxiety, insomnia, and depression. It has never achieved FDA approval and thus is not available in the US as a prescription medication. Still, it has […]