5 Things to Look Forward to When You Quit Drinking
Alcohol abuse can ruin lives and destroy relationships with loved ones, but some people continue partaking despite understanding the dangers. Different studies establish that a substantial percentage of the American population struggles with alcohol use disorders, including binge drinking. Many changes can happen in your life when you stop drinking. If you are struggling with […]
How to Spend No Alcohol November in Toledo, OH
Having fun for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorders may seem impossible. Drinking is common in social settings, but it may not be a source of enjoyment. The long-term consequences of alcohol dependency are severe and sometimes life-threatening. Fortunately, you can find better ways to have fun and improve your life. Midwest Recovery Center gives […]
How to Use Both CBT and DBT for Recovery
Substance abuse is a powerful physical and mental condition that alters your life. Once you develop a dependence on any drug, your life will never be the same. Psychotherapy approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are crucial tools to help individuals battling an addiction to embark on the recovery journey. […]
7 Surprising Benefits When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Alcohol often plays a significant role in problems that arise in a person’s life. Health issues, financial problems, legal troubles, conflict in relationships, and even losing a job can all be attributed to chronic binge drinking. If you are ready to stop drinking, you can seek help from an addiction treatment center in Ohio. Alcohol […]
Stop Saying You’re Too Busy for Drug Rehab
One of the most common reasons that people give for not going to an alcohol or drug rehab center is that they are too busy. They may have too many commitments at home or work that – at least in their mind – prevents them from getting help for their addiction. After all, the thought […]
Activities to Celebrate Sobriety: National Recovery Month
September 2020 is National Recovery Month. This is a time for those in recovery, their family, friends, and community to celebrate sobriety. Addiction treatment centers in Toledo, Ohio, also use this time to promote sober activities and create more awareness about outpatient treatment for alcoholism and other addictions. Popular activities for people in recovery include: […]
Coping Skills for Good Mental Health and Well-Being
Life has its ups and downs. You never know what difficulties you will encounter on any given day. Changes in our lifestyle, mental illness, unfavorable financial situations, and tragedies – these are among things that can affect our physical and psychological health. These problems make it essential to learn some coping skills to deal with […]
Why You Should Get Addiction Help
Dealing with addiction is hard. But for some, asking for help to get out of their destructive downward spiral can be more challenging. Many find it so difficult to reach out for addiction help that they simply continue living with their struggles. Asking for help means a person must admit they need others. It is […]
The Human Suggestion Box: Rob Schilder’s Story
Rob Schilder is the Director of Client Services at Midwest Recovery in Toledo, Ohio. To say that he loves his job would be an understatement. Schilder describes himself as being a “Union Rep,” for the clients–a living, breathing suggestions & grievances box. Most importantly, he can relate to clients; he’s been where they are. Schilder […]
Matt Bell, CEO, Celebrates 4 Years Clean and Sober
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Midwest CEO, Matt Bell, on 4 Years of Sobriety” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]4 years ago, Midwest Recovery CEO and Team Recovery Co-Founder, Matt Bell, was contemplating suicide in his mothers’ garage. Bell recalls stealing a gun from someone he was using with and breaking into his mothers’ garage. For the past nine years, Bell had been using […]
