Crack cocaine, or crack as it is more commonly called, is a free-base, smoked version of the illegal drug cocaine. When it is smoked, crack delivers a short but extremely intense high lasting 5-10 minutes. This severe euphoria makes crack highly addictive as users continue to chase that fleeting sense of joy. It is considered…
While it is true that among all drugs used for recreational purposes, hallucinogens are actually among the least addictive. Still, addictive psychedelics can be, and too often are, fatally dangerous psychoactive substances. Addictive hallucinogens are also capable of being abused and destroying lives, families, and professions. Reach out to Midwest Recovery online or call us…
Xanax is the familiar brand name given to the generic drug alprazolam, and it has become a household name over the years, thanks largely to it being one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States. It is used primarily to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders and the anxiety that can also be…
Bromo-DragonFLY is an uncommon drug with an even more uncommon long tail of a high, making it extremely dangerous. This is a potent hallucinogen that was first synthesized in the late 1990s during research into the structure and activity of serotonin receptors in the brain. Bromo Dragonfly LSD is similar to amphetamines and is related…
An alcohol rehab center is a facility devoted to alcohol addiction recovery. There are several kinds of alcohol rehabs in Ohio, ranging from inpatient to outpatient. Each has a different environment, available amenities, multiple therapy options, and standard or personalized treatment plans. If you or someone you love struggles with alcohol use disorder, contact Midwest…
Whether it’s weekend nights out on the town, 5 pm drinks with co-workers, or watching sports on a big screen at home with friends, alcohol has historically gone hand-in-hand with socialization. This can mean that maintaining sobriety while trying to maintain friendships and active social life can be challenging. That said, sober living and good…
An addiction treatment center is a facility devoted to drug rehab and addiction recovery. Several kinds of addiction treatment centers range from inpatient to outpatient, each with a different environment, an array of amenities offered, multiple therapy options, and standard or personalized treatment plans. If you or someone you love are struggling with substance abuse…
Social media has become fully ingrained into the fabric of everyday life. Whether it’s updating your Facebook status, tweeting jokes, lurking on Instagram to see what your circle of friends is doing, eating, and where they are traveling to, or watching viral TikTok videos, many people are spending hours a day scrolling through a variety…
Summertime is famous for beach vacations, music festivals, relaxation, pool parties, and fun in the sun. But, for those who have and are currently battling addiction, recovery in summer can be challenging. This is because summertime recreation is often centered around drinking culture, meaning temptation is high, and relapses are common. But addiction recovery in…
Alcoholism does not always look the way it does in television and movies. The reality is, alcohol abuse may not cause someone to fall over at the bar or see their lives fall apart at home. But this doesn’t mean functioning alcoholism isn’t causing significant damage. According to the National Institutes of Health, functional alcoholism…