It has been estimated that tens of millions of Americans misuse prescription drugs each year. While these medications would have been originally prescribed by a trusted doctor to treat pain and discomfort, addiction is all too common. Finding a path toward prescription addiction recovery can be a challenge for the individual with the substance use…
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Heroin addiction treatment can help a person stop using the drug, allowing them to live a healthier, happier life. Despite heroin’s highly addictive properties, many people have emerged on the other side of successful heroin rehab. Through a mix of therapies, nutritional education, and life skills training, you can develop positive thoughts and behaviors and…
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Deciding to stop using cocaine is the critical first step in cocaine addiction recovery. Admitting that you have a problem is also the most important step of any cocaine rehab process. You are now on the road to recovery. Whether you want to try an outpatient rehab or receive professional help from the compassionate, skilled…
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An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a mental and physical dependence on alcohol. This is a chronic illness that demands alcohol addiction treatment to overcome. Alcohol addiction has various symptoms, most notably an intense need for drinking, even when alcohol use has become problematic at home and work. If you or someone you know is…
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You’ve probably heard the adage “patience is a virtue” more than once in your lifetime. But like most clichés, there is some truth in it. Every person who wants to live a meaningful life needs to learn how to practice patience. When it comes to seeking and getting treatment for a substance use disorder, patience…
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Despite the common depiction of a drug overdose on TV and in movies, an overdose can happen to anyone using a drug, and at any time. Whether it is your first time using or if you have already fallen into a substance use disorder, you are at risk. There are, however, steps you can take…
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Deciding to become sober is only one step towards sobriety; staying sober is where the work lies. Even though relapses are a part of recovery, numerous tips can help you maintain sobriety. The common misconception is that treating addiction is a one-size-fits-all program. However, different individuals struggle with different addictions for a diverse set of…
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Addiction is a very common problem in the U.S. that affects millions of people. But despite the generalizations and stigma surrounding addiction, it is very complex, and its roots may stem from what happened during your early childhood. Knowing the connection between childhood trauma and addiction is vital to understand this problem. For instance, many…
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Unfortunately, many drug dealers have taken on a new role as a chef, creating concoctions of multiple deadly drugs. By mixing cheaper but more potent drugs like fentanyl into illicit drugs and prescription drugs, those struggling with substance use disorder are at an even higher risk of overdose and death. At Midwest Recovery Center, we…
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Millions of Americans are touched by an addiction every year. The disease doesn’t discriminate affecting people of all ages, races, genders, and statuses. Parents, friends, siblings, and co-workers could be struggling right under our noses, or maybe you yourself have a substance use disorder. A medical detox treatment plan could be the first step in…
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