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Stay current with a collection of addiction articles and helpful recovery resources from the expert team at Midwest Recovery Centers. As an extended care treatment facility, Midwest Recovery Centers aims to provide quality addiction treatment in a safe and structured environment. With the help of professional therapy, education, and 12-step support, Midwest Recovery Centers enhances the..
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Why Do I Feel Depressed for No Reason?
Depression without an apparent cause isn’t uncommon, but it can feel confusing and overwhelming. You may find yourself experiencing symptoms without an identifiable trigger. Unlike grief following a loss or sadness stemming from a specific event, depression can come from seemingly nowhere. Along with the depression symptoms themselves, you might also feel frustrated and confused by what you’re going through.
We’re a society that demands tangible reasons for emotional distress. Navigating depression that doesn’t have a cause can feel is ..read more
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Does Depression Make You Tired?
Depression is a mental health condition impacting millions of people around the world. The emotional effects of depression are acknowledged widely, but the impact on physical energy levels can be overlooked. Depression can be debilitating when it’s not treated, and that leads to exhaustion and extreme fatigue, to the point that you may feel like it’s affecting every part of your life.
When you’re struggling with depression, it disrupts your brain’s balance of neurotransmitters, leading to symptoms that go well beyond mood disturbances. Unlike ..read more
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Can Depression Be Cured?
Depression is a psychiatric disorder. The primary symptoms that characterize depression are sadness, disinterest in activities, and hopelessness. Untreated depression can significantly interfere with your daily life, relationships, work, and well-being. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and for some people, it occurs as one episode, while for others, it’s a recurring condition throughout their lives.
Depression is typically viewed as a chronic condition, meaning that while it can’t be cured necessarily, it can be treated and well-managed to where ..read more
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Does Anxiety Run in Families?
Anxiety can be a natural response we have to a perceived threat, causing feelings of fear, worry, and uneasiness. Situational anxiety symptoms can range from mild to severe and may be both psychological and physical. While occasional anxiety is typical, excessive or persistent symptoms that are interfering with your daily life can indicate an anxiety disorder. There are different types of anxiety. These include generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety, among others.
There is evidence that anxiety can run in families or that there is a ge ..read more
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7 Benefits of Living a Sober Life
Living a sober life has advantages that extend beyond the absence of alcohol or substance use. Embracing sobriety can lead to profound positive transformations, both physically and mentally. Seven notable benefits include:
improved physical health
enhanced mental clarity
strengthened relationships
increased financial stability
heightened productivity
a deeper sense of self-awareness
a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
By choosing a sober lifestyle, individuals pave the way for holistic well-being and long-term happiness.
What Does a So ..read more
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Can You Get Brain Damage from Drugs?
Drugs, as well as alcohol, can have significant short-term effects on the brain because they’re psychoactive. Psychoactive substances can alter or influence the mental processes of the person using them. Psychoactive substances can change perception, mood, or consciousness, affecting neurotransmitters in the brain. That, in turn, influences thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Psychoactive substances can be categorized based on their effects. For example, depressants like alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines slow down the central nervous ..read more
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10 Common Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction
A potent stimulant drug, cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca plant. The coca plant grows natively in South America. Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system, and it can be used as a white powder, typically snorted or processed into a crystalline form known as crack cocaine. Crack cocaine is smoked.
Using cocaine causes temporary feelings of euphoria, alertness, and a rush of energy. It’s also a very addictive, dangerous drug. In the short term, consequences of cocaine use can include a raised heart rate and blood ..read more
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The Dangers of THC-O Consumption
THC-O is a type of synthetic cannabinoid. Synthetic cannabinoids are also called synthetic marijuana, and they’re drugs chemically engineered to replicate the effects of THC. THC is the psychoactive compound in natural marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoids are often sprayed onto plant material and then marketed as herbal smoking blends or similar products.
They’re sold in tobacco or head shops, often under names like K2 or Spice. It’s sometimes available online, but the products are labeled as herbal smoking blends or incense, which allows them ..read more
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Is It Possible to Develop a Heroin Addiction After the First Use?
Heroin is a very addictive opioid drug that comes from the opium poppy plant. It’s usually found as a white or brown powder or a sticky black substance. Using heroin can lead to mental and physical health issues, as well as a risk of addiction and dependence. It’s a Schedule I controlled substance in the U.S. because of the addiction potential and the health risks associated with its use.
Addiction to heroin or other substances is a complicated, chronic brain disorder. Long-term changes to the brain character ..read more
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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) at Midwest Recovery Centers
At Midwest Recovery Centers, mental health care and addiction treatment are evidence-based. One clinically proven way that we offer evidence-based care is through pharmacogenomics or PGx. In technical terms, it’s an approach to medicine where your genomic information is used to tailor the medications used in your medical management. PGx is a type of precision medicine that’s becoming increasingly important in physical and mental health care.
Precision Medicine in Mental Health Care
Precision medicine allows a targeted appro ..read more