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3 Tips to Avoid Addiction Relapse

Detoxing and completing an addiction treatment program doesn’t cure addiction. Every person with a substance use disorder should understand that recovery from addiction needs consistent effort, which requires constant support. Some addiction treatment facilities offer alumni programs to provide this support and prevent relapse. Looking for a detox center in Ohio with an alumni program?…

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Life After Drug Rehab: What’s Next?

Deciding to take the first step toward overcoming addiction is often described as extremely difficult. However, rebuilding your life after completing a comprehensive addiction treatment program can be as challenging as undergoing detox–even with the help of alumni programs and support groups. Here’s the truth: Recovery never ends. Addiction ends and treatment programs end, but…

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How Is Individual Therapy Beneficial to Addiction Recovery?

Making the choice to see a trained mental health professional to discuss and evaluate behaviors, patterns, and thoughts can result in significant positive change in one’s life. This is why individual therapy programs are usually part of comprehensive addiction treatment plans. However, anyone can avail themselves of individual counseling–even if they don’t have a mental…

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What Is Suboxone?

What is Suboxone, exactly–and why are there Suboxone detox centers? Suboxone is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of opioid dependence. However, it must be mentioned that Suboxone contains buprenorphine–an opioid partial agonist. While Suboxone can safely help clients of detox centers withdraw from opioids, a few cases may eventually lead to a Suboxone addiction.…

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How Long Does Benzo Detox Last?

If you’re considering getting admitted into a benzo detox center, you might be wondering: How long does benzo detox last? This is an excellent first question that many should be asking; benzodiazepine abuse is more common than you may think. There’s a long history of the medical field’s studies and services geared toward understanding benzo…

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3 Benefits of a Men’s Detox Center

What makes men’s detox centers necessary? Here’s a truth that everyone knows: men and women are different, physically and psychologically. Their differences can inform the effectiveness and efficiency of addiction treatment because it most likely affects the way they experience the development of addiction in themselves. The reasons for substance abuse vary, but it has…

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How Can Alumni Support Be A Game-Changer In Recovery?

What is Alumni Support? At Midwest Detox Center, or commitment to you does not end once you complete treatment. We have an obligation to ensure your long-term success. Our caring staff builds a relationship with everyone that walks through our doors for help. Many of our staff know firsthand how critical a support network is…

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How Motivational Interviewing Works For Addiction Treatment

What is Motivational Interviewing? In an addiction treatment setting, Motivational Interviewing is a therapeutic technique designed to help people make changes in their lives. This type of therapy is an evidence-based treatment that addresses ambivalence to change and may be used in conjunction with other therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy. It emphasizes…

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