Heroin, a highly addictive opioid drug, has become a rampant epidemic in many parts of the world. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 10 million people worldwide have used heroin at least once in their lifetime. The continuous use of this drug can lead to physical and psychological dependence, making it extremely…
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…
How do residential addiction treatment programs support addiction recovery? In the first place, it’s not only residential treatment that helps make inroads for addiction recovery. Addiction treatment, in general, helps patients focus on healing from their substance use disorders. However, residential treatment provides some of the highest levels of rehab services for patients working on…
Being aware of the components of the heroin rehab timeline can be helpful in convincing people with heroin addiction to quit drug use and work on recovering. Whether their heroin use is regular or done in binges, misuse can cause dependency on the drug. When dealing with heroin addiction, some people may not want to…
Many of those who struggle with addiction think that detox is the only step they need to take before maintaining sobriety and being free from their addiction. Truthfully, it’s just the first step—and if it’s done without professional help and with addiction therapies to support the process, it won’t be successful. Once someone detoxes, they’ll…
Every drug detox process will have specific withdrawal symptoms that will be helped by particular detox techniques. But drug detox, in general, can be helped by access to medications and supervised bed rest. The most common side effects of detox, discussed below, will be easier to bear with medical treatment and professional help. Looking for…
If you haven’t experienced having a substance use disorder, recovering from one may seem like an easy task. Admit you have a problem, ask for help, receive professional treatment, get sober, and then stay sober. However, anyone that has an addiction or has witnessed a loved one go through treatment will tell you otherwise. Addiction…
When it comes to recovering from a substance use disorder, addiction forgiveness is essential. It can take a lot for your family and friends to forgive you for what you’ve done while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, especially if there’s trauma or negative history involved. However, for many individuals, forgiving themselves can be…
Getting through addiction recovery is difficult in regular times. Many people working to stay sober gained strength from connections with others. Those bonds become critical when you are at a low moment and need someone to help you avoid relapsing. The coronavirus pandemic made what was already a difficult time even more challenging. Let’s look…
The addiction recovery process involves developing the skills you need to handle challenges in the future. During therapy, you’ll learn about strategies that can help you manage stress effectively. Stress can be a trigger for relapse, and for that reason, stress management is an important component of addiction treatment. Our team at Midwest Detox Center…