If someone you know and care about is suffering from substance abuse, you might be wondering how this all happened. The first thing is the focus on finding a strong addiction therapy program. That is where we can help you. Then, we are going to help you uncover the exact causes of addiction in the…
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…
Just like substance use created changes in your brain, changes also occur when you stop using drugs. While not all of the damages that occur during addiction can be reversed during recovery, you’d be surprised how much recovery affects the brain. Research has led to a better understanding of the brain and advances in brain…
Recovery from addiction is a process. There are many steps involved, and each one is important. However, it’s often said that the first step is the hardest. What is the first step? Admitting that you have a problem. It sounds simple, but denial is a major component of addiction. We’ll take a closer look at…
Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. Denial is a key characteristic of addiction, and coming to terms with your addiction is not an easy task. One of the most difficult aspects is speaking to your family about your addiction. Having a strategy in place at Midwest Recovery, such as our…
There are many decisions to make when choosing to look at recovery programs. One of these decisions is where you will live. If you choose an outpatient program, you have the option to choose community housing. We’ll look at what it is, how it differs from other programs, and community housing at Midwest Recovery can…
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…
Various addictions are often accompanied by shame, guilt, and self-stigmatization. These feelings can be traced back to the public stigmatization, which perpetuates negative stereotypes regarding addiction. The majority of society thinks of addiction as a moral problem insinuating that individuals suffering from addiction choose to continue using drugs, unlike people with other chronic conditions who…
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…
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…