Can Drinking Alcohol Cause Numbness?
Your toes may feel as though they have fallen asleep even though you have been moving around. Perhaps the bottoms of your feet burn at night, or your hands tingle for no clear reason. If you drink heavily or have been drinking regularly for years, alcohol could be contributing to those symptoms. Long-term alcohol use […]
How to Set Boundaries for Addiction Recovery
Recovery changes the way you live, not just whether you drink or use drugs. You may need to spend less time with certain people, leave places you once enjoyed, or stop answering every call from a relative who brings chaos into your day. These choices can feel uncomfortable, especially when other people do not like […]
Your Guide to Amphetamines and Addiction
Amphetamines are often prescribed to treat legitimate medical issues. However, they can be abused when you change the dosage or take them when you do not need them. Amphetamines can be dangerous when taken without appropriate medical oversight, and they are a commonly abused substance. If you are no longer in control of your use, […]
The Dangers of Mixing Ambien and Alcohol
You take Ambien because you cannot sleep. Earlier that evening, you had a few drinks. You may assume the alcohol will help the medication work or that enough time has passed for the combination to be safe. It is not a risk worth taking. Ambien contains zolpidem, a prescription medication that slows activity in the […]
Your Guide to Spirituality and the 12 Steps
A lot of people hear “spirituality” in 12-step recovery and immediately get uncomfortable. They assume it means religion, pressure, or being told what to believe. That is not what it has to mean. In recovery, spirituality is usually about finding something that helps you stay grounded. It may be faith. It may be community. It […]
Your Guide to the 12 Steps and Mental Health
If you are looking into addiction treatment, you have probably heard about the 12 steps. What many people do not realize at first is that the steps are not only about stopping substance use. They also connect to mental health, because addiction rarely happens in isolation. For many people, substance use is tied to anxiety, […]
Is Substance Abuse a Mental Illness?
Substance abuse is not simply a matter of making bad choices. When alcohol or drug use becomes difficult to control and continues despite the damage it causes, it may meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. Substance abuse can be considered a mental illness under certain circumstances. It can change the way you respond […]
Supporting Recovery After Treatment Ends
After formal treatment ends, you still have options to support your recovery. Aftercare planning can help you gather the resources you need to continue treatment as you reintegrate into your life outside the facility. At Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana, we talk about this transition a lot because it catches people off guard. It’s normal […]
Addiction Treatment for Young Adults
Substance use during young adulthood can be harder to recognize than people expect. This stage of life already comes with a lot of change. People are moving out, starting college, figuring out careers, navigating relationships, and trying to build independence. When alcohol or drug use enters the picture, it can blend into everything else for […]
How Long Residential Treatment Typically Lasts
Residential treatment is one of the most intensive, structured forms of treatment. You move into a facility and participate in treatments throughout the day. The biggest benefit of residential treatment is that you are in an environment free of the influences that trigger addiction. However, you mostly put your life outside the facility on hold […]