Midwest Recovery Centers Blog
Biological Causes of Alcoholism: The Genes That Hold the Influence
Can a harmless drink at the bar with friends turn into a much bigger problem? Is alcohol altering key functions in our brain? What’s the science behind all of this? Keep reading to learn more about the causes of alcoholism.
The Importance of Treating Opioid Addiction as A Chronic Condition
Drug addiction does rely on an individual’s particular actions and choices, however, it may have more similarities to a chronic affliction than some may believe. Curious as to how? Read on while we take a deeper dive into the science of opiate addiction.
Adjusting to Life After Rehab
Life after rehab is an ongoing struggle after having to beat the crippling clutches of addiction. The battle has been won but the war rages on. This article will help you understand challenges you’ll face with life after rehab.
A Proper Diet can be One of the Best Drug Rehabilitation Methods
Finding something healthy to replace your addiction is a commonly used therapy. A good diet might not completely replace your addiction. But it can help in controlling cravings during recovery. And the best drug rehabilitation methods help control cravings.
How to Help a Drug Addict Who Suffers From Mental Illness
Drug addiction can strike anyone at any time. Unfortunately, sometimes that includes people with mental illness. Understanding how to help a drug addict who also has a mental illness takes patience and persistence.
Can Mindfulness Therapy Help Treat Addiction?
Mindfulness treatment is the idea that becoming self-aware can help control addictive impulses. “Living in the moment,” as some describe it, involves paying attention to the body’s cravings and discerning what emotions, sensations, and thoughts trigger addiction.
The Pros and Cons of Inpatient vs Outpatient Treatment
In order to make the decision that is right for your family, you need to have the inpatient vs outpatient debate, and everything you’ll need to consider to get started is right here.
Should Addiction Treatment Services Require a Higher Power?
Many believe that without the aid of a higher power, recovery from addiction is next to impossible. However, what if your loved one or patient is an atheist, or doesn’t believe in a higher power? Does this mean that they are doomed, and that they cannot be helped to recovery? If you need answers to these questions, then you’re in the right place.
Effects of Drug Abuse on the Family Unit: Fighting Together
Not only does it rob the addict of their physical, emotional and psychological well-being, the effects of drug abuse on the family unit can be equally destructive and devastating.
When Is Inpatient Alcohol Rehab the Answer for an Alcoholic?
When a loved one is struggling with alcoholism, it can be overwhelming to sort out what kind of treatment that loved one most needs. Would inpatient rehab be the best choice? We’re sharing here what you need to know.
