There are many decisions to make when choosing to look at recovery programs. One of these decisions is where you will live. If you choose an outpatient program, you have the option to choose community housing. We’ll look at what it is, how it differs from other programs, and community housing at Midwest Recovery can…
Substance addiction is a complex brain disorder that can affect anyone; it knows no age, gender, race, or social class. It involves a person’s physical health, emotional state, mental health, and abilities to socialize, which affects every area of their life. There are multiple types of therapies geared at ensuring recovery for people struggling with…
Despite the global attention it has garnered, the opioid epidemic is getting worse each year. Many myths and misconceptions around opioids continue to cloud people’s judgment slowing down the fight against opioid use disorder. Notably, opioids are the most common type of medication given for pain management, which is also a large contributor to the…
Your immediate environment has a direct impact on you. So profound is the effect that it can shape a person’s personality. It, therefore, follows that a person who is in recovery should be mindful of their environment. Your recovery environment should complement the healing process. However, the external environment is complex. Many variables interact at…
Completing your drug rehab program is a significant milestone towards recovery, but maintaining permanent sobriety is a lifelong process requiring determination. Thoughts are a human’s biggest impediment because it is difficult to get inside your head and control how you think. It is hard to escape from your thoughts, and the situation worsens due to…
In the past few years, marijuana supporters have praised it for its medicinal value and pushed for its legalization. For millions of Americans, marijuana is a drug that an individual can use, quit anytime, and then continue with life. However, medical experts point out this is erroneous because marijuana is indeed addictive. So, how will…
Returning to your everyday life after rehab is an indication that you have made a significant step in addressing your mental issues. Most individuals get excited because they believe that they have finally defeated the behaviors that disrupted their lives. But recovery is an on-going process that needs lifelong commitment to avoid relapse. The Midwest…
Everyone has an opinion regarding whether addiction is a disease or a choice. Many people will argue that addiction is a string of bad choices, some will shame you for comparing addiction to a “real disease” such as cancer, and a few will ask, “why can’t they just stop?” On the other side of the…