Why Does Sleep Matter in Substance Abuse Recovery? UncategorizedBy Jorge PirelaNovember 12, 2020In our health-conscious and beauty-focused culture, we know that the decisions we make each and every day affect our physical and mental health. Diet and exercise are among the top two areas promoted when it comes to healthy living practices. However, in reality, sleep practices are just as interconnected to physical and mental wellness. In… Details
Add Some Mindfulness to Your Routine UncategorizedBy Jorge PirelaOctober 30, 2020What is Mindfulness? There is often a common misconception that “mindfulness” means stopping all thoughts and emptying your mind, which is nearly impossible to achieve. The truth is that mindfulness does take practice, but it is so much more than meditation. It is a way of life. Mindfulness is about increasing our ability to… Details
Life Skills: Create a Daily Routine UncategorizedBy Jorge PirelaOctober 30, 2020Does it ever feel like when you look back on your week, you aren’t sure what you even did? The days might seem like they blur together into a foggy haze, or maybe it’s the opposite? You find yourself rushing from one task to the next, wishing for more hours in the day. Each day… Details
COVID-Stress & the Alcohol Reflex UncategorizedBy Washburn HouseOctober 5, 20202020 has been a challenging year for many of us. Adjusting to a new reality, life online, and new ways of working, learning, eating, shopping, and socializing has undoubtedly taken its toll. Being kind to your body is one of the best ways to combat the effects of stress due to COVID-19. In reaction to… Details
Your Relationship with Your Body UncategorizedBy Washburn HouseOctober 5, 2020Diet and exercise have long been the staples of healthy living. Fad diets and exercise regimens are founded on a central truth—diet and exercise can change your body. However, what the fads fail to teach us is that in order for us to create lasting impacts, we need to have one more essential component: a… Details
Relapse Prevention Techniques Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseJuly 27, 2020If you go through drug rehab and complete the program successfully, you have a higher chance of recovery. However, no addiction treatment program yields 100 percent results. You could relapse. With the right relapse prevention techniques, your chances of relapse are much lower. It is important to put a relapse prevention plan into place to… Details
Drinking and Social Media Alcohol, BlogBy Washburn HouseJuly 20, 2020The current events in the U.S. and around the world are a clear indication of social media’s impact on society and culture. More specifically, it is easy to observe how drinking and social media are invariably linked. Each day, the newsfeeds of social media platforms are flooded with all types of references to alcohol even… Details
Wine Mom Culture Addiction, Alcohol, FamilyBy Washburn HouseJuly 15, 2020In the simplest terms possible, a wine mom is a mother who drinks wine. However, wine mom culture is far more complex and has grown into a popular, yet dangerous phenomenon. It’s difficult to say when the culture began. Social media and the media, in general, have fueled the wine mom trend to the point… Details
Benzos and Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Blog, Drug AddictionBy Washburn HouseJuly 13, 2020Mixing alcohol with other substances is always a recipe for disaster. The combination of these substances increases the risk of long-term health problems and sudden side effects, including fatality. Two substances, in particular, benzos and alcohol, are especially dangerous and lead to life-threatening medical situations quickly. A Massachusetts intensive outpatient rehab center can help individuals… Details
Dangers of Mixing Substances Addiction, Blog, Drug AddictionBy Washburn HouseJuly 6, 2020When used together, drugs and alcohol either heighten or reduce their effects. This interaction of substances in the body can cause severe side effects or lead to overdose. The dangers of mixing substances are often unknown to users, who either experiment with different substances or combine them unknowingly. People who use prescription medications such as… Details
