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…
What Is a High-Functioning Alcoholic? Alcohol, BlogBy Washburn HouseJanuary 24, 2020One common myth about alcoholism is that its signs are obvious. Many people think the lives of alcoholics are in complete disarray, but that’s not always the case. What is a high-functioning alcoholic? A functioning alcoholic is physically and/or psychologically dependent on alcohol but can pretty much function as normal. Think about it like depression.…
Drunk Roommate: 6 Signs Your Roommate Has a Problem with Alcohol Alcohol, BlogBy Washburn HouseJanuary 15, 2020When you share an apartment or house with roommates, it’s pretty common for the group to have some drinks as you decompress after work or when you go out. This culture of laidback alcohol use makes it difficult to figure out when drinking becomes a problem. Alcoholism involves being dependent on alcohol. If you’re worried…
Understanding the Emotional Effects of Alcohol Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseNovember 16, 2019People decide to have a drink for a variety of reasons. It could be to relax in an uncomfortable social situation, make themselves feel better after a bad day, or to dull the pain of rejection. Chasing the emotional effects of alcohol can cause some people to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD). In this state,…
How Addictive is Alcohol? Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseNovember 14, 2019Statistics show alcohol can be extremely addictive. In fact, alcohol addiction is much more common than drug addiction. Over 5% of people 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in 2017, and nearly 30% of adults will struggle with alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives. If you are struggling with alcohol…
The 5 Things You Need to Know to Help an Alcoholic Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseOctober 28, 2019Is your loved one falling down that slippery slope into the depths of alcoholism? Now, what may have started innocently is now impacting their job, family, and health. Figuring out how to help an alcoholic isn’t easy. But there are effective ways to help and get them into an alcohol addiction treatment center in Connecticut. Here’s…
How Long Does It Take to Detox from Alcohol Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseOctober 19, 2019Drug and alcohol abuse affects many families across Massachusetts and the United States. When you are ready to seek treatment for yourself or a loved one, you may have questions. You want to mentally prepare for what’s to come. You need to know: How long does it take to detox from alcohol? And can an…
The Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Drug AddictionBy Washburn HouseOctober 6, 2019Xanax is a powerful benzodiazepine drug used to treat conditions such as panic disorder and anxiety. As a depressant, it works to calm the brain and central nervous system by controlling the flow of GABA, a natural chemical found within your body. When coupled with alcohol, a second depressant, serious side effects may result. If…
How to Stop Alcohol Cravings AlcoholBy Washburn HouseJuly 2, 2019It can be easy to forget that alcohol is a drug. That is, until you start to develop alcohol cravings. When you start drinking often or quite heavily, you may find that, over time, you begin to crave alcohol. You may be sitting at work and unable to think about anything except for when you…
Is My Social Drinking a Problem? AlcoholBy Washburn HouseJune 24, 2019Getting together with friends on the weekend to catch up over drinks is a very normal social activity for many people. They may drink to wind down after a long week or to feel more sociable. This isn’t necessarily a problem, but it’s important to be aware of whether your social drinking is crossing the…
