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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What Is Polysubstance Abuse? Addiction, Blog, Drug AddictionBy Washburn HouseJuly 1, 2020When you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, knowing more about what polysubstance abuse is can help you find the right drug rehab program. Polysubstance abuse is a condition that occurs when someone is abusing multiple substances. A person may have an addiction to alcohol, prescription medication, or illicit drugs at the same…
