When it comes to combating drug or alcohol addiction with detox and rehab, September may be the most important month of the year. Each year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designates September as National Recovery Month. Addiction treatment centers support SAMHSA’s efforts by creating more awareness about addiction. Whether you are…
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction Recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction is someone’s first step toward guiding someone or getting help themselves. That’s why people must understand what these signs and symptoms are and why they’re dangerous. Not only are there behavioral signs and symptoms, but physical and psychological ones as well. At Midwest…
Because of its relaxing effect, it isn’t uncommon for people to consume alcohol after a long day or when they’re stressed. If you find yourself in a social setting where alcohol is available, you might partake. However, if you or someone you know is drinking a significant amount of alcohol, that could lead to severe…
If you, a loved one, or someone else you know is suffering from heroin addiction, breaking free from that might feel impossible. You might have tried to quit in the past but couldn’t handle the withdrawal symptoms. As a result, you may believe detoxing is too unbearable. That leads many to wonder, “how long does…
It isn’t uncommon for individuals to use alcohol when they’re nervous or feeling down. In doing so, those individuals might feel better in the moment. That leads many to wonder, “Is alcohol a depressant?” What many may not realize about the beer, cocktail, or wine that they’re drinking is that it’s a depressant. If you…
We’ve all heard of the opioid crisis, which includes heroin addictions. When individuals want to stop using this substance, they often find it difficult due to the withdrawal symptoms. Heroin withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable and severe. That leads many to wonder, “can you die from heroin withdrawal?” At Midwest Detox Center, we can help…
One of the hardest things you’ll overcome is addictive behaviors. These could be anything from gambling to social media addictions. However, when we stop addictive behaviors, that’s one of the most effective ways we can make a difference in our lives. From food to drug addictions, addictive behaviors are common and come in many forms…
When someone is suffering from addiction, it touches most—if not all—their family. Millions of adults struggle with alcohol dependency. This means that their friends, loved ones, and family also feel the impact of alcohol abuse. Recovery treatment is a way for individuals and those around them who they care about and care about them to…
It isn’t uncommon for individuals to relate illegal drug use when they hear about substance abuse. However, the fact is that many prescribed medications are as addictive as illicit drugs and require support and drug detox in Ohio from Midwest Detox Center. There are people from all walks of life who struggle with pill-popping prescription…
It isn’t uncommon for cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamines to come to mind when thinking about the most commonly abused drugs. Even though these drugs are abused across the country, we can’t forget about prescription drug abuse. Unfortunately, millions of individuals develop addictions and abuse these medications. That leads many to wonder about the most…