Areas of Focus / Conditions We Treat
Our therapeutic model uses many different approaches, in order to provide our clients with multiple avenues to find recovery. Our approach employs both individual and group therapy. We utilize experiential group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step integration, rational-emotive behavior approaches as well as psycho-educational groups. Clients are encouraged to engage in our community activities and integrate their daily experiences into their clinical work.
Our Areas of Focus Include
- Alcoholism
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Chemical Dependence
- Life Skills
- Nutritional Wellness
- Boundary Development
- Self-esteem Building
- Grief Recovery
- Depression & Anxiety Issues
- Family of Origin
- Entitlement Issues
- Relapse Prevention
- Financially Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
- Anger Management
Addictions We Treat
Our Programs address Drug and Alcohol Addictions, Co-Occurring Disorders, and many other symptoms associated with Addiction. We also have a team of community professionals that assist us when we recognize issues such as Trauma, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Personality Disorders, and other Dual-Diagnoses.
Alcohol Abuse
- With more than 15 million people struggling with alcohol abuse across the country, addiction to alcohol is one of the most common conditions plaguing Americans today. Though it can be hard to admit that you’ve developed an alcohol addiction, it’s best characterized by an inability to control drinking at a healthy level. The multi-step treatment process used at Midwest Recovery Centers includes individual and group therapy, 12-step integration, and other clinical support. Learn More
Heroin
- Triggering a short-lived but fast-acting high, heroin is a drug that many of its users become addicted to in trying to chase the next “high”. Managing the symptoms of withdrawal can be an early and daunting challenge for clients adjusting their bodies to life without the drug. Midwest Recovery Centers uses a multi-phasal recovery approach and various recovery programs to instill in clients the necessary skills for sober living. Learn More
Meth
- There’s no confusion around the dangers of methamphetamine. Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system by speeding up both our physical and mental functions. But tolerance to the drug’s effects can be built quickly, leading to the need for elevated dosing levels in the future. Midwest Recovery Centers combines a holistic approach to its extended care treatment model through the use of various 12-step programs. Learn More
Cocaine
- Cocaine interacts with the brain to release dopamine, causing a sensation that floods the brain with pleasure and causes an artificial “high.” This stimulation is most often associated with a brief feeling of energy and mental sharpness, which can lead to dependence to the drug. Unlike other drugs, the effects of cocaine are generally short-lived, though they’re tremendously dangerous. Learn More
Prescription Drugs
- When used properly, prescription drugs serve a valuable purpose for those suffering from pain and chronic conditions. Unfortunately, potent prescription drugs like opioids also pose the risk of crippling addiction. Treatment at Midwest Recovery Centers focuses on individual and group therapy sessions, 12-step programs, and the close monitoring of medications. Learn More
Marijuana
- Despite the fact that it’s legal to use in many states and lacks the reputation of other mind-altering substances, excessive use of marijuana can still lead to addiction. Midwest Recovery Centers’ treatment aims to address both facets of addiction with a unique mix of group therapy sessions, cognitive behavioral exercises, 12-step integration, and the delivery of coping skills for a life free of marijuana use. Learn More
MDMA/Ecstasy
- MDMA first gained popularity in the 1990s. In the time since we’ve learned that a huge percentage of the MDMA consumed by its users is rarely what they believe it to be. There are still debates over whether MDMA is addictive, but if you find that you’re unable to stop using the drug, you should address the problem with professional help. Learn More
Benzos
- Frequently prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms, and other symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepines carry a high risk for abuse when not taken as directed. As in the case with other drugs of its kind, the ease in which one can build a tolerance to the effects of benzos is what leads to abuse and addiction. If you need help for an addiction to benzos, Midwest Recovery Centers can help. Learn More
Opioids
- CDC statistics show over 75,000 people died from prescription or illicit opioid use between April 2020 and April 2021, up from over 56,000 deaths in the previous twelve-month period. Many experts blame fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 100 times more powerful than morphine, for driving the upward trend in opioid overdose deaths. Addiction to opioids can happen quickly and is difficult to break without professional health. Midwest Recovery Centers offers a proven extended care treatment model to help you overcome opioid dependence and regain the life you deserve. Learn More
Fentanyl
- Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has emerged as a potent and deadly force in the world of illicit drugs, raising serious concerns due to its extreme potency and role in a rising number of overdose deaths. Often disguised as other substances, fentanyl’s minute quantities can prove fatal, making it a public health crisis. In this comprehensive text, we delve into the dangerous realm of fentanyl, exploring its mechanisms, risks, signs of use, addiction, and the crucial steps involved in quitting and seeking treatment. Read on to gain a deeper understanding of why fentanyl is so perilous and how individuals can find hope and healing in the face of this daunting challenge. Learn More
Hallucinogens
- Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics or hallucinogenic drugs, are a class of psychoactive substances that can alter perception, mood, and consciousness, inducing profound changes in sensory perception and thought processes. Hallucinogen addiction, or hallucinogen use disorder, involves chronic, compulsive use despite negative consequences, characterized by cravings, loss of control, tolerance, and escalation of use. While not as conventionally addictive as some substances, treatment and support are available to address the psychological and behavioral aspects of hallucinogen misuse. Learn More
Synthetic Drugs
- In the realm of synthetic drugs, compounds like synthetic cannabinoids and stimulants mimic traditional substances, posing severe health risks and addiction potential. Midwest Recovery Centers offers a multi-phased recovery program, guiding individuals through detox, residential care, and structured therapy for sustainable, long-term recovery from synthetic drug dependence. The program aims to empower clients on their journey toward personal growth and healing. Learn More
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Types of Personality Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Personality Disorders and Treatment Options
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Medical
Midwest Recovery Centers believes strongly in a client-centered approach. Substance Use Disorder is not what it was 5 or even 2 years ago. The substances on the street are constantly changing and so are the number of contraindications and fatal threats that substance use imposes on the person suffering. Our Medical team continues to stay up to speed with new advances of evidence-based approaches in treating those with both substance use disorder as well as their co-occurring mental health diagnosis. There are many varying pieces to each client’s situation when it comes to tackling the puzzle of a medical detox, and each step in the treatment planning is carefully selected, reviewed, and communicated for the best possible outcome of each client. We understand that consideration of the medical history, family history, past trauma, past and current substance use are all key indicators to most effectively give each client the best chance at developing a recovery process. Each client may present with a different scope of medical needs whether it’s their blood work or the most effective medications for them. Midwest Recovery Centers is proud to have the finest medical team to meet these individual and specific needs of each client that walks through our doors.
Clinical
When it comes to the therapeutic treatment of patients with substance use disorder, Midwest Recovery Centers believes in a client-centered approach guided by evidence-based practices. Substance use disorder has been identified by the American Medical Association as a disease, but because addiction is a disease that impacts behavior, treatment of this disease is often heavily focused on modifying behaviors and thoughts as well as establishing a new way of life. We place a strong emphasis on educating patients about this chronic illness and empowering them to practice treating it as such. Our clinical team is composed of leading experts in the field. We believe in having a staff as diverse as the clients we serve; from Licensed Professional Counselors to Licensed Clinical Social Workers, our staff is highly trained and educated in not only addiction but the mental health issues and life circumstances that often accompany it. Many of our clinicians have their own personal experience in long term recovery which lends them to an even better understanding of what our patients are experiencing. Our staff is highly skilled in choosing the most effective therapeutic modality for each client’s needs, to give them the best chance of securing the recovery process that will change their lives. Our clinical team understands that this is a family disease. This is why clinicians will offer weekly updates to families as well as concrete tools for families to utilize as they journey through this illness with their loved one. Those tools will be offered by the patient’s individual clinician as well as at our free Family Night on the first Wednesday of each month, offered to anyone in the community.
Our Origin Story
I began Midwest Recovery in honor of my mother, Betty Lou Wallace, who taught me responsibility in life and sobriety.
Mom was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Missouri, a state I'm still proud to call home. She had five children. The youngest were my older brother Don and me.
We knew that the disease of addiction ran in the family, but it wasn't until Don and I grew older that we realized we were falling into addictive patterns. Through it all, Mom was supportive of her children but firm about one principle: whether the disease was inherited or developed through your environment, you were responsible for your recovery from addiction.
"I will be supportive of your recovery but I will not enable your addiction," she was fond of saying.
Ultimately, I stayed sober from 1990 to 1997, when I relapsed. With Mom's support, I was able to get sober again in 2002. Tragically, Don was not so lucky. He passed away in 2005 from complications of an injury and continued addiction.
Mom wanted no parent to suffer from the sorrow and anguish of losing a child, so in 2002, she helped me establish my first treatment center business.
As Mom grew older, she shared with me some lessons she had learned through her affiliation with Al-Anon, a support group for family members of loved ones struggling with addiction. She asked me to stay clean and sober one day at a time and to use the lessons I learned in my own recovery to help others who were suffering.
In 2008, Mom passed away from throat cancer, one day after my six year sober anniversary. I still remember that one of the last times we spoke, she told me she was proud of my recovery.
Mom would be so happy to know that myself, our partners, and our team are carrying on her legacy in her home state. I don't know if my own recovery process would be intact without her and the lessons she shared. So much of what we share with our clients at Midwest began with Betty Lou.
Above all, Mom imparted several teachings that I carry with me every day: that people are inherently good, and if they fall into addiction, this makes them sick, not bad. She taught me to be patient, tolerant, loving, and kind to myself and to others.
Most of all, she taught me that recovery works if we are able to be honest with ourselves about our own behavior. That’s what she helped me accomplish and that’s what we strive to accomplish with every Midwest client.
On behalf of Betty Lou, I thank you for your interest in Midwest Recovery.
Jeff Howard
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can have profound and detrimental effects on various aspects of your life, affecting not only your physical health but also your mental well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Understanding these impacts can highlight the urgency of seeking treatment and taking steps toward recovery. Here are some ways in which SUD can negatively impact your life:
Types of Personality Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Personality Disorders and Treatment Options
Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from societal expectations. These patterns typically manifest in adolescence or early adulthood and persist over time, causing significant distress and impairment in various areas of life. Understanding the different types of personality disorders and available treatment options is essential for effective management and recovery.
When to Seek Treatment For Alcohol Addiction: A Guide
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Knowing when to seek treatment for alcohol addiction can make a profound difference in your health, relationships, and overall quality of life. In this blog post, we’ll discuss key signs that indicate it’s time to seek professional help for alcohol addiction, along with the treatment options available.
