Addiction is a complex and chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the compulsive use of drugs or alcohol, despite negative consequences. Over time, addiction can cause serious physical, emotional, and social harm to individuals and their loved ones. One of the biggest challenges with addiction is that it often…
One of the dangers of having an addiction is the occasional loss of physical control or bouts of unreasonable thinking. If someone is not sound of mind, they might do things that could be dangerous, like mixing Xanax and alcohol or overdosing. You don’t want to wait until addiction becomes life-threatening before you get help.…
If you are or a loved one is struggling with addiction in Ohio, look no further than Midwest Detox Center in Maumee, Ohio. Drug and alcohol detox centers are not the same, and finding the right fit is crucial. Our relaxed, non-hospital setting creates a healing environment so you can focus on your recovery away…
Binge drinking is a negative pattern of behavior where someone drinks a large amount of alcohol in a small amount of time. People who binge drink may contain their drinking just to weekends or special occasions. Yet the amount they drink is dangerous, often to the point of blacking out. While their drinking may not…
Recovery From Addiction Begins In Our Medical Detox Program What Is a Medical Detox Program? A medical detox program is the first step for seeking help for drug or alcohol addiction. When a person is dependent on drugs or alcohol and stops using, they can experience powerful withdrawal symptoms ranging from unpleasant to life-threatening. By…
At Midwest Detox Center, we understand the importance of providing valuable support services to our clients. We create a nurturing environment at our detox center that allows you to focus all of your energy on recovery. While you are in treatment, you will be separated from the people, places, and day-to-day stressors that enable your…
Moderate consumers of alcohol find it very easy to quit alcohol. After all, it is usually a social activity with good friends while enjoying an event or a night out. They can go for months, perhaps years, depending on how active their social life is without consuming alcohol. However, for those who develop an alcohol…
Maintaining lifelong sobriety after going through an alcohol addiction treatment program isn’t always the easiest to do, but it’s worth it. Aside from the obvious reasons that come with breaking bad habits to live a better life, the benefits of sobriety include improved overall health–both mental and physical. If you or someone you love is…
If you have completed an alcohol addiction treatment program, you’ve probably stopped drinking and are maintaining a life of sobriety. But now that treatment is over, what else is there to do? If drinking was previously associated with a good time, you might be wondering what are some fun things to do instead of drinking?…
Not everyone who drinks is addicted to alcohol. However, everyone who drinks is at risk of drinking too much and putting themselves and others in danger. On average, more people engage in holiday drinking than during other times of the year. Holiday drinking typically begins at Thanksgiving and continues until New Year’s Eve. While some…