How to Make Alcohol Addiction Treatment Stick the Second Time Around
You didn’t fail. You didn’t ruin your chances. And you’re not the only one who left treatment before it was “done.” Maybe you ghosted. Maybe you slowly faded out of groups or stopped answering texts. Maybe you promised yourself you’d go back—but didn’t. However it happened, you’re here now. Still breathing. Still wondering if there’s […]
How to Find an Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program That Matches Your Lifestyle
You don’t have to call yourself an alcoholic to start wondering whether alcohol has too much control over your life. Maybe your drinking still looks normal from the outside—social, casual, managed. But inside, there’s a tug. A quiet question that comes up more and more: What if I feel better without it? That’s the space […]
From Cravings to Coping: How Midwest Recovery Center Helps Clients Navigate Triggers
At Midwest Recovery Center, we understand that each person’s journey through addiction is unique, which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs. We believe that effective treatment goes beyond just addressing the physical dependence on substances. Our team of experienced professionals recognizes the importance of addressing underlying issues such as […]
Are All Alcohol Treatment Centers the Same?
If you’ve never been to rehab before, you may have no idea how alcohol addiction programs differ or if there are differences between programs. As you begin research for an alcohol addiction treatment program in Ohio, you’ll quickly realize that there can be significant differences between facilities. Here are some of the key differences you’ll […]
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction has many effects on a person, including mental and physical health. It can cause a person to lose their ability to think clearly and make harmful decisions. It can be difficult to realize that you are struggling with an alcohol use disorder; however, the longer you wait to receive help, the worse the […]
What Are the Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol?
There are countless benefits of not drinking alcohol. From improving your brain functionality and memory to helping you out financially, the benefits of quitting alcohol will positively impact your physical, mental, and emotional health, with results often being dramatic and swift. Not drinking alcohol can initially seem like a huge life change. Still, with the […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sober
Chocolate and pink heart-shaped boxes aside, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the love and romance in your life. However, those in recovery may dread this day because of the societal pressure to be in a committed and happy relationship and the pressure to raise a glass of bubbly in celebration of love. People […]
Sobriety Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution
Every year, we make many New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier life, whether it is being more compassionate with others, eating healthier, exercising, or getting sober. The problem with the new year, new me resolutions is that they often start strong, only to fail in the end. Think about all your canceled gym memberships, […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Relationships?
You are probably already aware of the damaging long-term effects alcohol addiction has on the human body. Still, you may not know the full scope of how alcoholism affects relationships. Alcoholism has a simultaneous destructive effect on physical and mental wellbeing, meaning drinking and relationships are intrinsically connected. If you or a loved one is […]
What’s the First Step in Alcohol Abuse Recovery?
There are many steps to alcohol recovery, and while each one is critical, the first step is the most important and the hardest. What is the first step toward recovery after spotting the early signs of alcohol addiction? Admitting that you have a drinking problem and that you need professional help from an alcohol addiction […]
