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?

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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  

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?

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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

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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?

couple struggling with drinking and 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?

early signs of alcohol addiction

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 […]

Do You Know The Early Signs of Alcohol Abuse?

Do You Know the Early Steps of Alcohol Abuse

Many individuals struggling with their alcohol use and misuse don’t think they have an alcohol addiction problem. But your friends and loved ones can likely see early signs of addiction and are worried about you. There are common signs a person may need professional help from an alcohol detox center to get clean. If you […]

5 Techniques for Staying Sober on Thanksgiving

5 Techniques To Stay Sober For Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving holiday, for many Americans, is a celebration of and with family and friends. On the last Thursday in November, and throughout the long weekend, you may share good food, have fun conversations, and watch football, and usually, there are drinks flowing freely. For those with alcohol addiction and those in rehab or on […]