Midwest Recovery Centers Blog

Addiction is a family disease because it damages every person in the family unit. But with professional help, recovery is possible, and the family unit can heal.

Many studies support the link between AUD and mental disorders, especially between AUD and depression, anxiety, or another mood disorder.

OCD and substance use disorder (addiction) are mental illnesses that affect a person’s brain and behavior. It is common for people to have a substance use disorder and OCD concurrently, known as a co-occurring disorder.

Many of the chemicals used to give Spice/K2 psychoactive properties are dangerous and have a high potential for abuse and addiction.

While there is no definitive answer whether kava is addictive, it is clear there are many potential risks with its use.

Two elements are essential to addiction recovery: accepting that there is a problem and assuming personal responsibility for overcoming that problem.

Because sleeping pills can be habit-forming, most experts advise against using taking them long term. They pose a high risk for serious side effects, dependence, and addiction.