Prescriptions can seem misleadingly safe. A doctor wrote it and may even have provided it for you. However, there are risks to taking these drugs that can cause numerous health complications such as addiction and dependence. Prescription addiction can be dangerous if not treated properly. At Midwest Detox, our team can provide you with a…
During drug and alcohol addiction, it can cause significant amounts of damage to the family unit. Sometimes a person’s dependence takes over their life, and they’re unable to stop using the drug, even if they want to do so. Other times, hurtful words and actions leave long-lasting damage. At Midwest Detox, we offer a range…
Detoxification, or detox, is a treatment process in which the body works to remove the presence of drugs or alcohol from it. Simultaneously, experts in medical and mental health conditions are meeting these needs for the individual. Drug detox is necessary for many who have moderate to severe addiction and dependence. They cannot stop using…
Many things impact drug addiction. A person’s need to use drugs depends on various factors, including their overall health and access to the drug. In addition, the seasons can play a role, to some degree, in drug addiction. If you are engaging in alcohol or drug use, and you know it is time to get…
Many addictions have worsened since the onset of COVID. A lack of access to mental health support and connections to family and friends has made it difficult for many people to manage their addictions. Our team at Midwest Detox has helped many people to find the right way forward for themselves, even in the middle…
COVID and addiction do not mix well. People who are struggling with addiction need people around them to support and motivate them to get help. However, the pandemic has made it difficult for many people to get the guidance and support they need. Fortunately, group therapy during COVID is an option. It is one of…
Many people struggling to overcome alcohol addiction often wonder how long it takes to detox. While an alcohol detox program may typically only take a few days, full treatment may require weeks or months for the best outcome. Detox is the process of ridding your body of the substance while managing the symptoms of withdrawal…
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is one of the tools a detox program can offer to help men and women to ease into the recovery process. It helps to assist with detox and healing during the early stages of addiction therapy in Ohio. Our team at Midwest Detox offers a comprehensive program designed to help ensure you…
Painkillers are medications that doctors often prescribe to help a person manage pain after an injury or treatment for a disease. They are very effective at turning off the pain signals the central nervous system sends, but many can also be very addictive. Unfortunately, painkiller addiction can form even in those who never attempted to…
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is one of the treatment programs many people with moderate to severe addiction need to overcome the challenges they face. Most of the time, the doctors and therapists recommend using MAT at our Ohio detox program when a person struggles with an addiction to opioids, which have severe withdrawal symptoms. At Midwest…