We’ve all likely seen friends and family, and maybe even experienced ourselves at some point, the many immediate side effects of alcohol use. Whether it is stammering speech and slower reaction times or vomiting and blacking out, excessive alcohol use comes with many side effects that at best frustrate loved ones and, at worst, are…
Lifelong recovery from a drug use disorder starts with safe drug detox, but is it possible to detox naturally during an at-home detox? The use of drugs and other harmful substances changes your brain chemistry over time. It can make it nearly impossible to function as you normally would without those drugs in your system,…
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…
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…
Every stage of the addiction recovery timeline has its ups and downs. It makes sense that there will be easy days and difficult days when starting addiction recovery, especially because anything from a new job to a diet is a struggle. But ending addiction recovery comes with its own set of challenges. Still, there’s nothing…
Are you drinking to excess or feel your life is suffering from drug use? Or, is a loved one spiraling out of control due to their substance use disorder? Getting the alcohol and drug treatment you need is the first step in regaining control and putting your life back together. When it comes to choosing…