Residential treatment can help people struggling with addiction gain access to the tools, therapies, and life skills they need to become sober and achieve recovery. It’s hard to get past an addiction without professional help. Enrolling in a residential treatment program allows clients to focus on their health and resolve underlying issues driving their addiction.…
Many people dealing with a substance use disorder also have one or more underlying mental health disorders. It can be hard to tell if the addiction causes a mental health issue or vice versa. Individuals diagnosed with a dual diagnosis, or a co-occurring disorder, should have all their concerns addressed when they admit themselves to…
Many people who develop a prescription addiction find it hard to understand how they got to their current state. They can find it challenging to consider themselves similar to people with substance use disorders tied to street drugs like heroin or meth. However, a prescription drug addiction can cause the same level of devastation without…
The complexity of how addiction affects people makes addressing the issues that drove the illness’s progression a challenge. Therapy sessions allow you to work through those problems in a setting where you dive deeper into what led you down the path of addiction. You also get the opportunity to grapple with the consequences of your…
Exercise can offer real benefits to individuals recovering from substance abuse issues. It can provide focus to your life and help you feel more connected to the world. You’ll find your body growing stronger and your mind clearer as you persist in your exercise routine. Let’s look at some of the other ways people with…
If you’re struggling with a dependency on drugs or alcohol, you may be at a place where you want to get healthy. However, the idea of getting help through an addiction treatment program may not be appealing. You may not think that your issues are severe enough to warrant professional intervention. There may be hesitation…
Midwest Detox Center believes in the idea of there being multiple roads to recovery as a destination. That’s why our staff dedicates itself to helping clients find the one that’s best for them. We bring on medical experts who bring this philosophy into the care they provide to our clients. Everyone who walks through our…
Midwest Detox Center believes in the idea of providing individualized treatment to clients. We believe that there are multiple ways for individuals to achieve recovery. There’s also no question that men and women often have different experiences when it comes to addiction. That’s why we feel it is important to tailor our detox programs to…
You may be at a place in your life where you want to get sober. However, you may worry about experiencing the effects of withdrawal. Some substances can be harder on the body than others. People with severe addiction issues may benefit from a medical detox program. That can be the first step on a…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy originally intend to help people dealing with a borderline personality disorder. Further research showed that DBT therapy also proved beneficial to individuals dealing with other conditions like depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. The skills clients learn about in DBT assists them in navigating difficult real-life situations.…