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…
Polysubstance abuse is a term used to describe the practice of using more than one drug at a time. In some cases, it is not intentional – a person has an alcoholic drink while taking pain medication. Other times, prescription drugs interact with each other or other substances causing problems. Still, other situations involve the…
The addiction recovery process involves overcoming obstacles and celebrating successes. A key component of that recognizes the importance of support on an ongoing basis. An alumni program is one tool available to many to achieve these goals. At Midwest Recovery Center, this is one of the resources available to you during treatment. What Is an…
What goes into sober living? Working hard during drug and alcohol treatment is the first step. It takes learning about addiction and embracing addiction therapy in Ohio to achieve the best foundation for long-term success. Once you leave therapy, though, you’ll experience more risks to your health and sobriety. How can you maintain it long-term?…
Mental health and substance abuse go hand-in-hand and often create a debate similar to the chicken and the egg. It’s hard to know if substance use contributes to mental health issues or if mental health issues trigger substance use; sometimes, it’s both. One thing is for sure. They are related. Studies show that half of…
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…
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…
Our care coordinators at Midwest Recovery Center work with patients on extensive relapse prevention planning and aftercare planning. We know that when leaving detox, residential, or stepping down from a partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, or outpatient treatment can be nerve-racking. Sometimes, when you have lived with your addiction for so long, it may…