Midwest Recovery Centers Blog

Because sleeping pills can be habit-forming, most experts advise against using taking them long term. They pose a high risk for serious side effects, dependence, and addiction.

Although many people believe vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes, the practice can have serious health consequences and may contribute to death.

Codependency describes a dysfunctional relationship where one person is enabling the other’s addiction, immaturity, or irresponsible behavior. Although the enabler may have well-meaning intentions, they are often unconsciously reinforcing addictive or other negative behaviors.

The American Medical Association classified alcoholism as a disease in 1956, but it took until 1987 for drug addiction to receive that same classification. Both diseases are now clinically known as substance use disorders (SUD).

Missouri has multiple state programs in place to address substance abuse and mental health problems and provide recovery resources for residents.

Quitting marijuana delivers substantial benefits. Some positive changes happen right away, while some may take a few weeks or months.