If someone you know and care about is suffering from substance abuse, you might be wondering how this all happened. The first thing is the focus on finding a strong addiction therapy program. That is where we can help you. Then, we are going to help you uncover the exact causes of addiction in the…
Addiction recovery involves many steps. Some might argue that it absolutely requires 12 steps, while others believe there are kinder, gentler ways to address the reality of drug and alcohol addiction and the role they play in your life. As we’ve learned more about addiction science, we’ve grown to understand that for many, recovery begins…
There are a lot of substances to which someone may be addicted. One of the most common examples includes opioids. Unfortunately, opioid addiction stemming from abuse or inadvertent misuse of prescription opioid drugs continues to be a major issue in society today. Opioids are supposed to be used to help people control short-term, acute, and…
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,…
If you are someone you know is suffering from alcohol addiction or substance abuse disorders, please understand that you are not alone. There are countless people out there who struggle with this very issue. Addiction is a treatable disease, but like any disease, it requires professional support to heal from. One of the treatment options…
Addiction is a challenging issue in the best of times. The COVID pandemic, however, has only served to exacerbate these challenges. People experience greater senses of isolation, fear, and worry. Many have lost their jobs and are worried about losing their homes through no fault of their own. Unfortunately, the National Institute on Drug Abuse…
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…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world around you, and things likely don’t feel the same as they used to. If you’re struggling with addiction or seeking out treatment, you may have considered recovery programs like rehab before but are wondering how COVID is affecting admission. The thing about recovery is that it doesn’t wait…
The causes of alcoholism are complex, and researchers still do not have a complete picture. Why can one person have a glass of wine on Friday night, while for another, one glass leads to a bottle? For the person dealing with the addiction, it cannot be very clear. You may find yourself wondering, “what’s wrong…
Just like substance use created changes in your brain, changes also occur when you stop using drugs. While not all of the damages that occur during addiction can be reversed during recovery, you’d be surprised how much recovery affects the brain. Research has led to a better understanding of the brain and advances in brain…