When you think about how to be more considerate to friends and family, it may seem difficult to face the fact that maybe you have not always seemed like a nice person. Especially if you battled addiction, you may have fought a lot of challenges to be able to get into recovery, but it does readRead More
August 10, 2018, serenitydetox Recovery sober living
In spite of your best intentions, you may be living with a mess of your own creation that you are trying to put back together. Sometimes the messiness can be overwhelming, but in other moments it feels like just the right place to be. The challenge is to learn how to lean into acceptance of Read More
Opioid use among people age 50 years and older is on the increase as older Americans are relying more on drugs that are harmful. Opioid abuse has nearly doubled over the past decade. Addiction rates for 18 to 25-year-olds have gone down slightly, and also have shifted. Find out where there is a sudden read More
One of the best ways to achieve lasting inner peace and joy is to learn how to live happily in the present moment. Life is a succession of present moments, even when it feels like you have left the building for a moment. Lots of precious time gets wasted in worrying about the future orRead More
There is a lot of buzz surrounding personal branding. Lots of focus goes into consistency and dependability. The reality is people are far more complex than they have you believe and when it comes to your life, it is not so easy to rebrand yourself. Although you may be complex and have lots of interests, Read More
Writing down your feelings can not only be cathartic, it can be very healing. Through a breakup of a relationship, the breakdown of a marriage, addiction, and life’s challenges, writing is always there to offer support for the journey. All you need is a writing utensil and paper. Learn more about why writing out your read More
An educational consultant can be a great resource for people who seek help with addiction that need help planning educational services while in rehab. Parents and students can find support to continue seeking help with an educational consultant as their guide through the process. How it Works Some educational consultants focus on general populations ofRead More
A teetotaler is someone who has vowed to completely give up all alcohol and substances in recovery. Society stigmatizes people who have addiction while at the same time seems to glamorize drinking, telling everyone how fun it is to go ‘out on the town. The moment a teen turns 21, they can drink legally, usually read More
August 7, 2018, serenitydetox Recovery sober living
The practice of Ho’oponopono comes from Hawaii. The secret to it is there is no such thing as ‘out there’ when it comes to forgiveness and healing. Most, if not all, of the work of forgiveness and healing, starts within. Learn more about this practice and how you can use it to help you healed More
Codeine is a prescription opioid drug that works to treat mild pain symptoms. It also acts as a cough suppressant but has a high rate of abuse, garnering it a spot on the Schedule III list of closely monitored drugs by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). find out why addiction to codeine, found in coughed More