Signs of Meth Use Blog, Meth, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseFebruary 24, 2020Methamphetamine (or meth) is a stimulant drug used for recreational purposes. Its crystal form (crystal meth) is highly addictive. Crystal meth (or “ice”) can be smoked or snorted. Smoking achieves a faster onset and more intense effects. The instant and extreme euphoria associated with crystal meth is very addictive. Meth addiction can be devastating, for…
DMT Drug Effects Blog, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseFebruary 21, 2020Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a powerful psychedelic drug found in many plants throughout the world. The substance also exists naturally in your body! It’s a Schedule I controlled substance in the U.S. Legally, this means DMT has a high potential for abuse and no medical value. DMT drug effects become behaviorally addictive even though you don’t…
Anxiety and Addiction Connection Addiction, Blog, Mental HealthBy Washburn HouseFebruary 19, 2020Anxiety before a big performance is normal. An anxiety disorder is not, but overwhelming stress that you can’t shake is common among Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 31.1% of adults in the U.S. will experience some level of anxiety disorder in their lifetime. It’s no surprise that anxiety disorders are the…
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab Blog, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseFebruary 17, 2020Recovery is right around the corner, but you shouldn’t do it alone. Addiction is a disease that sometimes requires several methods of help to overcome. Is inpatient vs outpatient rehab right for you? Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab Alcohol and drug rehab programs provide many tools and means of support for recovery. Before deciding on inpatient…
Spice Addiction Addiction, Blog, Drug AddictionBy Washburn HouseFebruary 12, 2020Have you heard of Spice or K2? It’s also called synthetic marijuana because it’s in a class of substances that contain synthetic cannabinoids. These chemicals bind to the same cannabinoid receptors that are activated when you use natural marijuana. Despite having this in common, Spice differs greatly from the marijuana plant and dangers. Spice addiction…
Gratitude in Recovery: 8 Things to Be Thankful For Blog, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseFebruary 10, 2020If you change nothing, nothing changes. As someone in recovery, you’ve changed your daily routines, your environment, and even your circle of friends. But adopting a new, positive mindset is also a crucial element to your addiction recovery. For some people, addiction feels like it’s “me against the world.” In reality, that’s an excuse that…
Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning: 7 Critical Signs Alcohol, BlogBy Washburn HouseFebruary 7, 2020Alcohol poisoning might seem like a young person’s problem, but it affects more than college students. In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 75.7% of deaths caused by alcohol poisoning were adults ages 35 to 64—significantly more than their college-age counterparts. It’s a population-wide issue, and it’s happening a lot…
Choosing a Drug Treatment Program in 3 Steps Blog, Drug Addiction, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseFebruary 5, 2020“Most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupational, social, and psychological functioning.” (National Institute on Drug Abuse) That’s promising news. But with over 14,000 drug treatment centers in the U.S. and a variety of programs to choose from, like medical detox, inpatient rehab,…
Am I Addicted to Weed? Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, MarijuanaBy Washburn HouseFebruary 3, 2020Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. According to one poll, 44% of Americans who tried pot still smoke it. Medical marijuana is legal in a majority of states, and pot is commercially available for recreational use in nine states, plus Washington, DC. Take a moment to ask yourself, am…
Volunteer Opportunities in Worcester MA: 6 Ways to Be Part of Your Community Blog, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseJanuary 29, 2020Addiction treatment programs in MA are typically designed to help addicts, but research suggests when addicts have the chance to serve others, it helps their recovery process! Volunteering may even prevent relapse. 2017 Doing Good Is Good for You Study says 75% of people who volunteered in the past 12 months reported feeling physically healthier.…
