Midwest Recovery Centers Blog

Many users wonder, “Is codeine addictive?” To help answer that question, we’re digging deeper into how the drug works, who is using it, why it’s so dangerous, and more.

Given the prevalence of heroin use in this country and the importance of quitting such a dangerous drug, we wanted to clarify what someone might experience during that process with a quick snapshot of a heroin withdrawal timeline.

To provide some context around the gravity of marijuana addiction and abuse we wanted to explore some of the more probing questions that a person abusing marijuana may be wondering.

While it may not be the most painful marijuana withdrawal symptom, the insomnia many now-former users experience can be incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating.

Preventing cravings from occurring and continuing one’s progress toward a life without marijuana is not easy—however, it is definitely doable.

Perhaps the biggest misconception around fentanyl may just be how deadly it is when taken illicitly, an occurrence that is rapidly rising and one of the biggest contributors to the ongoing opioid epidemic.

Fortunately, thanks to neuroplasticity it is possible for the brain to recover from drug use. Here are five ways you can start repairing your brain after drug use.

Suddenly ceasing alcohol use can be dangerous and it is important a person understands why before deciding to take that path.

Despite the ongoing conversation around the drug, awareness about the prevalence of use and the drug’s impact on the user remain relatively low. Wondering how meth actually affects the user? Read on to find out.

If your friend or loved one is struggling with an addiction and you’re able to be included within their support system, there are a few things you should know about the detox process.