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5 Potentially Addictive Behaviors

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…

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How does Medication Assisted Treatment Help?

Drug and alcohol addiction leads to dependence for many people. That means a person may find it nearly impossible to stop using because the brain relies on these substances. That is where medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can offer help. It is a strategy that allows the brain to start the healing process while controlling the dependence…

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How to Start Over After Addiction

Addiction affects millions in the US, although substance abusers understand the potentially severe consequences. Fortunately, you can seek professional treatment and overcome the condition. For example, the addiction treatment programs in Midwest Recovery Center help most participants succeed in their recovery. Life after addiction can be challenging for many people, but learning how to start…

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The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

One of the things that clients often learn in recovery at an addiction treatment center is the connection between childhood trauma and addiction. Trauma therapy focuses on tracing the traumatic event and the emergence of alcoholism in a person’s life. The treatment creates an awareness of this connection that the client may have been unaware…

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Recovery Coping Skills for Symptoms of Addiction

Addiction to prescribed and non-prescribed drugs is a massive problem in the US. Studies reveal that millions of Americans suffer from addiction-related disorders. If you or your loved ones struggle with such a condition, learn the symptoms of addiction to assist whoever needs to receive the much-needed treatment. There are many effective addiction treatment programs,…