Strategies for Maintaining Long-Term Sobriety
Your recovery from addiction is a long game. Addiction can be treated but isn’t cured. You have to keep working at it to avoid its damaging influence. Fortunately, some resources can help with that. Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana, for example, has an aftercare program dedicated to helping people who finished treatment continue to work […]
When to Get Help to Recover From Addiction?
Addiction is something that a lot of people live with for a long time before seeking treatment. Many people struggle with addiction until their lives spiral out of control. Don’t let this be you. Seek treatment for a better chance at life. These are the times when you know that you need to seek help […]
Beyond Detox: The Next Steps for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
When you are ready to change your life for the better by giving up substance abuse, finding a treatment program is the right way to go. How you start treatment, though, is determined by your medical condition. If you take heavy substances like meth or heroin, you will likely start with a detox program. After […]
What Addiction Does to the Brain
Addiction affects the brain that is more than just mental. It changes how your brain functions fundamentally. That’s why addiction can be so hard to deal with without help from an outside source. It is also the reason why so many people fall victim to addiction. Fortunately, there are ways to reverse many of the […]
About Graduate Rebecca (Video)
Rebecca, a graduate of the Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana shares her story and her recovery journey to sobriety. She discusses how she came to get involved and made choices about using heroin. The escalation to hard drug use and what led to coming to Serenity Treatment Center. She describes that because of the education […]
Recommending Treatment Center for Substance Abuse Disorders
You’ve reached a place where many people find themselves on the road to recovery. You know you need help, your friends and family are behind you the whole way, and you just need to know what to do next. A substance abuse treatment program is the next step, and choosing the right one is an […]
Recovery from the Storm of Substance Abuse
Your life is changed forever once you fall into substance abuse. The impact that addiction has on your life, as well as the struggle to break free of it, will change you. By the time most people understand that they have a serious addiction, they have hit rock bottom. Substance abuse has already changed you […]
Extraordinary Treatment Results – Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana
The Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana’s Clinical Director of their Weymouth Drive location, Cherie Guidry discusses extraordinary treatment results of the Serenity Treatment Center in this brief video. Like many of the staff at the Center, she shares a passion for her job. The caring, compassion, and expertise that is brought to their clients is […]
What if I Relapse After Treatment?
It can be difficult to talk about relapsing after completing a treatment program, but it is important to remember that relapse does not define you or your recovery journey. With the right support system in place, it is possible to pick yourself up and keep going despite any setbacks or disappointments. Here are some tips […]
Can My Faith Help in Rehab?
As you face the challenge of addiction, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Many people find solace and strength in their religion or spiritual beliefs, and there is evidence that your faith can indeed be a vital part of successful rehab. By understanding how your faith can aid you in […]
