Therapy is a crucial part of addiction treatment. Many drugs are physically addicting, but all addiction has a psychological component. Detox can treat physical addiction, but it’s only half the battle. You must address psychological addiction as part of addiction recovery. This includes the factors that contributed to the addiction and the problems that arise…
Gender-specific rehab has gained popularity in recent years. You may be wondering if rehab is different for each gender. The simple answer is yes. There are biological and cultural differences in addiction between genders. Biology and culture not only affect addiction but the process of recovery as well. Gender-specific rehab is better able to address…
The complexity of how addiction affects people makes addressing the issues that drove the illness’s progression a challenge. Therapy sessions allow you to work through those problems in a setting where you dive deeper into what led you down the path of addiction. You also get the opportunity to grapple with the consequences of your…
Midwest Detox Center believes in the idea of providing individualized treatment to clients. We believe that there are multiple ways for individuals to achieve recovery. There’s also no question that men and women often have different experiences when it comes to addiction. That’s why we feel it is important to tailor our detox programs to…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy originally intend to help people dealing with a borderline personality disorder. Further research showed that DBT therapy also proved beneficial to individuals dealing with other conditions like depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. The skills clients learn about in DBT assists them in navigating difficult real-life situations.…
Giving up drugs and alcohol can be a challenge for people dealing with heroin addiction. Their bodies have developed a dependency that makes it hard for them to imagine functioning without them. If you are battling a heroin habit, your brain has likely undergone chemical changes that make it crave higher amounts of heroin. That…
The use of technology in recovery has helped individuals overcome previous barriers to addiction treatment. Drug and alcohol detox centers in Ohio, like Midwest Detox, utilize technology to give clients access to instant communication, support groups, therapy, medication, and educational resources. Many of these programs are available online or via applications on remote devices. For…
Although some drug addictions are difficult to identify, meth addiction is not one of them. The signs of meth addiction become noticeable within a few weeks after a person starts using the drug. One of the main reasons for this is the rapid deterioration of a person’s appearance and personality when taking meth. Meth can…
No matter how severe your addiction is to drugs or alcohol, there are several ways to combat addiction and recover well. Drug and alcohol detox centers in Ohio like Midwest Detox provide numerous resources and treatments to help you get clean and stay clean for good. Treatment professionals offer help at every stage of recovery,…
Are you looking to overcome drug addiction? The right drug detox program can help you. Detoxification is a set of supervised interventions aimed at easing severe withdrawal symptoms. While detox cannot treat the underlying condition, it is a crucial first step in the recovery process. After committing to get help, you should now think about…