Addiction doesn’t only affect the person struggling with substance abuse. Family members often bear the brunt of the fallout. They must watch as someone they love undergoes drastic personality changes. Families are the ones who typically step in when a member gets into legal trouble or ends up in the hospital because of an overdose.…
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,…
The physical toll it takes on people is often the first thing people think of when it comes to addiction. They’re picturing the loss of weight, lack of hygiene, and the loss of cognitive ability that can happen to those with a severe substance abuse disorder. Just as important is how psychological dependence can exact…
There’s no single type of addiction treatment that works for everyone. However, when choosing a drug addiction treatment center, finding a location that offers a wide range of tools and therapies ensures the help you need is available to you. At Midwest Recovery Center, our team works closely with you to ensure you have access…
How do you know when having a few drinks turns into alcohol abuse? It’s not as easy as it may seem. Quite often, alcohol addiction develops over time. Early warning signs of alcohol use disorder can be spotted, though, especially if you pay close attention to the reasons you’re drinking. If you think you may…
Alcohol consumption can lead to addiction, especially when consuming large amounts of drinking consistently. Alcohol is a toxin to the body. The more you drink, the more damage it may cause. While you may get a buzz from a few drinks and relax a bit from it, alcohol abuse can also lead to numerous long-term…
Prescription addiction occurs when a person uses prescribed medications outside of their doctor’s recommendations or inadvertently develops a dependency upon their medication. It may also occur when a person uses a prescription that is not their own. This type of addiction carries numerous risks, including overdose, organ damage, and mental health disorders. Treatment can be…
Polysubstance abuse is a term used to describe the practice of using more than one drug at a time. In some cases, it is not intentional – a person has an alcoholic drink while taking pain medication. Other times, prescription drugs interact with each other or other substances causing problems. Still, other situations involve the…
The addiction recovery process involves overcoming obstacles and celebrating successes. A key component of that recognizes the importance of support on an ongoing basis. An alumni program is one tool available to many to achieve these goals. At Midwest Recovery Center, this is one of the resources available to you during treatment. What Is an…
One type of drug and alcohol addiction treatment program is partial hospitalization, also known as PHP. A partial hospitalization program focuses on intense treatment and frequently involves mental health support as well. For those struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, a PHP program may be the right route to take. It is one of the…