How to cope with a mental illness Living with mental illness is not easy. It’s a consistent problem without a clear solution. While treatments like medication and psychotherapy are incredibly helpful, sometimes people experiencing mental health conditions need to do more day-in and day-out to feel good or even just […]
REHABILITATION, TREATMENT AND EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN – NAIROBI KENYA
Studies show that women who use drugs can have issues related to hormones, menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause. In addition, women themselves describe unique reasons for using drugs, including controlling weight, fighting exhaustion, coping with pain, and attempts to self-treat mental health problems. Science has also found that: […]
5 CONSIDERATIONS WHILE CHOOSING A REHABILITATION CENTRE IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
Individualized Programs. Serene Rehab Center offers personalized addiction treatment suited to each of our client’s who step through our doors. One-On-One Sessions With A Therapist. Serene Rehab Centre offers individual treatment sessions with a therapist that helps a client look at his or her personal issues and get down to […]
CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG PEOPLE IN NAIROBI KENYA
The cause of substance use disorders is still unknown, though genetics are thought to account for 40% to 60% of a person’s risk. Substance use often starts as a way to feel good or out of curiosity in childhood or early adolescence. Repeated use of the substance and increased tolerance […]
The road to recovery
Drugs are addictive chemicals that activate our brain’s “pleasure circuit,” releasing excessive amounts of dopamine and making users experience an overwhelming sense of euphoria. When these addictive substances are used as a means to cope or to escape complex emotions, a person can become reliant on them to function and […]
Difficulties in establishing substance abuse programs
Some communities have trouble developing programs that prevent and treat substance use disorders (SUDs). These barriers may include: Stigma and confidentiality concerns. The historical classification of substance use as a crime has led to stigma surrounding substance misuse. Stigma is a barrier to recovery and affects whether individuals with […]
