Painkillers, or prescription pain medication, are a vital treatment option after a serious injury or disease. Yet, many of the medications used to treat pain also are highly addictive, putting patients at risk. Painkiller addiction can happen for multiple releases. If you are addicted to painkillers, reach out for help from a detox center near…
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Behavioral therapy is one of the effective and widely used tools for addiction recovery. The goal of this type of therapy is to help people recognize how their negative behaviors or inaccurate thoughts can be changed. It’s possible to change the outcome to avoid alcohol and drug use. Addiction therapy like this can be very…
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One of the most important components of addiction recovery is ensuring that you have the tools to manage your health and addiction long-term. A relapse prevention plan can help you do that. During this program, you’ll learn strategies and tools to help you stay on the right course while also learning what to do if…
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Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a type of treatment used to help people with drug and alcohol addiction to break their addiction and restore their health. This type of addiction treatment is beneficial to those who have dependence, a condition that occurs when drugs or alcohol are used over time, and the body becomes reliant on…
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World Health Day may make you think about your health and that of your loved ones. Are there others in your community who could be struggling? On April 7th, make the decision to do your part in getting help or helping others who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. If you or a loved one…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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