What is Non-12-Step Alcohol Rehab and How Can It Help?Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment OptionsBy Jorge PirelaMarch 30, 2021Alcohol Treatment Programs: Different Paths to the Same Goal Nearly everyone in recovery is familiar with the 12-step program concept. Alcoholics Anonymous was the first such program, beginning in 1935. Since then, many other alcohol treatment programs have followed in its footsteps. While 12-step fellowships have helped millions of people recover, they are not… Details
What to Expect When Dating a Recovering AlcoholicAddiction, AlcoholBy Jorge PirelaMarch 23, 2021Regardless of who you are, relationships are full of difficulties—dating a recovering alcoholic comes with its own set of trials and tribulations. Although we have objections to reducing someone’s relationship success based on this singular fact about them, their recovery journey is a significant factor nonetheless. Loving someone in recovery can require extra understanding and… Details
Can I Be Physically Addicted to Weed?Addiction, MarijuanaBy Jorge PirelaMarch 9, 2021Many people who smoke say you can’t become physically addicted to weed. However, research says 30% of people who use it develop an addiction. While not everyone who uses it gets addicted, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a problem. There’s some argument as to whether people become addicted to the substance or how it… Details
The Top 5 Foods That Can Stop Alcohol CravingsAddiction, Alcohol, Recovery, TherapyBy Jorge PirelaMarch 2, 2021How can you stop alcohol cravings? When you’re trying to stay sober, your alcohol cravings can sometimes take over and make you feel like you have to take a drink. Some people have tried everything to stop drinking. But look no further than your diet to help stop alcohol cravings. Overall, switching to a… Details
Is It Time To Stop? Facing the Realities of Weed UseDrug Addiction, Marijuana, Treatment OptionsBy Jorge PirelaFebruary 23, 2021As marijuana legalization efforts move forward throughout the country, weed use has increased considerably in certain circles. Cannabis is often thought of as being less harmful than other drugs abused and even alcohol. While cannabis use may not be associated with overdose or some of the physical harm that comes with the use of “hard… Details
I Quit Drinking, Now What?Addiction, AlcoholBy Jorge PirelaFebruary 16, 2021Quit Drinking – From Your Last Drink to Your Next Steps You’ve decided to quit drinking. Reading this now, you may have had your last drink, or you may still be in the process of building your resolve. At this point, you are wondering, “What’s next?” What can you expect from the withdrawal process—from your… Details
How to Tell If Your Kid has an Opioid AddictionAddiction, Drug Addiction, FamilyBy Jorge PirelaFebruary 2, 2021What might be keeping you up at night is the fear that things have gotten out of control. You wonder, “Is it drugs? Is it an opioid addiction?” Sometimes how it begins is a gnawing feeling that something isn’t right. You may notice a change in mood or attitude or have a sense that things… Details
The Rising Risk of Opioids in Older AdultsUncategorizedBy Jorge PirelaJanuary 26, 2021When you think of someone living with an addiction, you may not picture someone over the age of 50. While younger people represent a larger portion of those affected by opioid addiction, the reality is that there is a sizable population of older adults at high risk of addiction and overdose. So many of us… Details
What We Are Doing in 2021 to Fight The Opioid PandemicUncategorizedBy Jorge PirelaJanuary 19, 2021Amid the global pandemic that we’re all facing, we cannot forget about the opioid pandemic that affects the most vulnerable among us. 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, but especially those who suffer from addiction. At Washburn House, we believe in our mission to make the next year better, to take… Details
Opioids, Overdose and Opioid RecoveryUncategorizedBy Jorge PirelaJanuary 12, 2021While addiction to opioids and the threat of overdose are a challenge to combat, opioid recovery is not impossible. Here in Worcester county, there are many resources available for those who struggle with opioid use. Learn more about the opioid crisis in the United States and how you can find help here in Massachusetts. The… Details
