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Why Do Drug Overdoses Increase in Winter?

Wondering why drug overdoses increase in winter? There is a strong link between winter and overdoses. Many people suffer from depression and other mental health conditions in winter, when the days are shorter and colder. This can lead to an increase in drug use as individuals may seek out substances to cope with their symptoms. […]

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Why Does The Weather Affect Addiction?

Ever notice that you feel down when the weather is gloomy? How does the weather impact addiction? For some, a seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, can play a role in addiction. This is when someone has a layer of depression related to the changing seasons or lack of sunlight. Washburn House’s addiction treatment programs understand

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SAD and Addiction

Seasonal associative disorder and addiction often go hand-in-hand. The condition, also called SAD, is a type of depression that usually occurs in the winter months. SAD and addiction can have a powerful and devastating link. To learn more about the connection between SAD and addiction, contact Washburn House at 888.721.3453 today. Our addiction treatment programs

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Signs of Roxicodone Abuse

Doctors often prescribe opioids for the management of pain. However, these highly addictive drugs can cause lifelong dependence. One of these opioids is Roxicodone. At our drug addiction treatment center, we offer programs to help you get back to a sober life if you have an addiction to Roxicodone. Contact Washburn House today by calling

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What Are the Common Signs of PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD can commonly lead to substance misuse and addiction. It’s only natural to want to self-medicate pain and trauma, but it can only provide temporary relief. In fact, it typically worsens the long-term

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3 Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

At Washburn House, an addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we use various therapeutic modalities to help our clients on their path to recovery. One of the most effective therapies we use is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). To learn about the many benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy, contact us at 888.721.3453. Our cognitive-behavioral therapy is designed to

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4 Ways to Help Your Addicted Adult Child

If you’re the parent of an addicted adult, you probably want to do everything you can to save your child. On the other hand, you may believe they have to do it on their own. Addiction is complex. Family dynamics are unique. Support in one family may look different than support in another. It’s important

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