by Aida Azadeh | Jan 17, 2025 | Education & Awareness, Family & Support, Opioid & Heroin Addiction
The Dangers of Opioids: Risks and How to Seek Help Key Takeaways: Opioids can lead to dependence, overdose, and serious long-term harm, which makes early recognition especially important. Effective treatment often includes medical care, therapy, relapse...
by Tatyana Saffo | Jan 2, 2025 | Family & Support, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders
How Untreated Trauma Affects Relationships Trauma can deeply affect relationships by making trust, emotional connection, and communication more difficult. Whether it comes from a single event or ongoing distress, untreated trauma often influences how people relate to...
by Tatyana Saffo | Jan 2, 2025 | Family & Support, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders
Clinically Reviewed By: Shay McNeal, NP-C | Medical Director Key Takeaways: SSRIs work by preventing nerve cells from reabsorbing serotonin too quickly, allowing more serotonin to remain available in the brain to improve mood and reduce anxiety. SSRIs typically take 4...
by Tatyana Saffo | Jan 2, 2025 | Addictions, Education & Awareness, Family & Support
Finding Meaning in Addiction Recovery Recovery from addiction is a necessary journey in which people recreate their lives, uncover their true selves, and define their futures. At Midwest Recovery Centers, we emphasize that finding meaning and purpose during this time...
by ppcmidwest | Oct 2, 2024 | Addictions, Family & Support, Recovery & Aftercare
Coping with Triggers: Essential Skills for Substance Abuse Recovery Introduction One of the most challenging aspects of recovering from substance abuse is learning how to cope with triggers—situations, people, or emotions that can prompt cravings. At Midwest Recovery...
by ppcmidwest | Oct 2, 2024 | Family & Support, Recovery & Aftercare
The Impact of Peer Support in Substance Abuse Recovery Introduction Peer support is a powerful element in the recovery journey. Connecting with others who have shared similar experiences fosters a sense of community, understanding, and accountability. At...
