Group therapy can be the best choice for addressing your struggles and helping you make positive changes to your life and lifestyle. If you are battling a drug or alcohol addiction, consult the medical professionals at Midwest Recovery about our group addiction program. Contact us online or call 833.627.0039 today to learn the benefits of…
Behavioral therapy for addiction is one effective approach that is used to help treat substance use disorders. In addition to using CBT for addiction, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven helpful in treating depression, anxiety disorders, and phobias. When a part of a program focusing on long-term recovery, addiction therapies can be valuable in treating…
Behavioral addiction is just as controlling as addiction related to the use of drugs and alcohol. In many ways, the two are linked. Many engage in behaviors that are unhealthy, including using drugs and alcohol without recognizing the risks. Yet, over time, any negative action performed over and over again can become addictive. At Midwest…
Overconsumption of alcohol or a constant need to use drugs may indicate that a spouse faces addiction and dependence. When you have a spouse addict, it can feel very lonely. Often, a spouse is unsure what to do to help or when to reach out for support. Yet, there is help available for all aspects…
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…
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…
Group therapy is an addiction treatment method used to help people struggling with various addictions. It involves five to 15 patients and one or two health professionals. The health professionals guide the group through conversations and activities targeted at tackling a specific problem varying from substance abuse, panic disorder, social anxiety to chronic pain. Group…
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…