What’s Really in Your Drugs?
Unfortunately, many drug dealers have taken on a new role as a chef, creating concoctions of multiple deadly drugs. By mixing cheaper but more potent drugs like fentanyl into illicit drugs and prescription drugs, those struggling with substance use disorder are at an even higher risk of overdose and death. At Midwest Recovery Center, we […]
What’s More Difficult; The Beginning or End of Recovery?
Every stage of the addiction recovery timeline has its ups and downs. It makes sense that there will be easy days and difficult days when starting addiction recovery, especially because anything from a new job to a diet is a struggle. But ending addiction recovery comes with its own set of challenges. Still, there’s nothing […]
3 Ways to Embrace Men’s Health Month
The arrival of June means it is Men’s Health Month. Every year, thirty days of the calendar are set aside to raise awareness about health care for men, and every year this goal becomes more important than ever. Concerned family members from coast to coast are encouraged to use this month to encourage boys, young […]
The Importance of Women’s Health Month
National Women’s Health Month is a time that focuses on making sure women take the steps needed to look after themselves. While it’s essential to attend well-woman visits, get preventative screenings, and eat healthily, you should use Women’s Health Month to focus on other aspects of your well-being. If you’ve been struggling with substance abuse, […]
Celebrating World Health Day
There’s never a better day than today to get help for drug and alcohol addiction. For those who know about World Health Day, you may know it as a day when people educate and support others who need help with their health needs. Why not use this day as a reason to help others or, […]
3 Things that Help Maintain Sobriety
What goes into sober living? Working hard during drug and alcohol treatment is the first step. It takes learning about addiction and embracing addiction therapy in Ohio to achieve the best foundation for long-term success. Once you leave therapy, though, you’ll experience more risks to your health and sobriety. How can you maintain it long-term? […]
What Traumas can Cause Addiction?
If you are wondering what may cause someone to develop addiction and substance abuse issues, the answer is that many people go through trauma at some point in their life. This type of trauma can cause someone to develop a wide variety of mental health issues, including PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and depression. Of course, […]
Meditation and Recovery: Does it Work?
Meditation and other alternative therapies have become a popular part of addiction recovery. We’ll look at its effectiveness during addiction treatment. You’ll learn about the benefits of meditating during treatment and beyond here at Midwest Recovery. What is Meditation? When you think of meditating, perhaps you think of someone sitting with their legs crossed and […]
Common Mental Health Issues That Can Lead to Relapse
Mental health and substance abuse go hand-in-hand and often create a debate similar to the chicken and the egg. It’s hard to know if substance use contributes to mental health issues or if mental health issues trigger substance use; sometimes, it’s both. One thing is for sure. They are related. Studies show that half of […]
Fixing The Stigmas Around Addiction
Various addictions are often accompanied by shame, guilt, and self-stigmatization. These feelings can be traced back to the public stigmatization, which perpetuates negative stereotypes regarding addiction. The majority of society thinks of addiction as a moral problem insinuating that individuals suffering from addiction choose to continue using drugs, unlike people with other chronic conditions who […]
