When you drink for an extended period of time, you can start to develop an alcohol tolerance. When left unchecked, developing alcohol tolerance and subsequent drinking behavior can lead to harmful consequences. If you or a loved one is developing a high alcohol tolerance, contact Washburn House at 855.298.3104 today. Our alcohol addiction treatment program […]
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How can you stop alcohol cravings? When you’re trying to stay sober, your alcohol cravings can sometimes take over. Did you know that there are some foods that help with alcohol addiction? If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol cravings, consider creating a diet for alcohol addiction with Washburn House’s help. Contact us
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Getting 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
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You’ve decided to quit drinking. Reading this now, you may have had your last drink, or you may still be in the process of building your resolve. At this point, you may be wondering what’s next. What can you expect from the withdrawal process—from your last drink to your next steps? Washburn House offers effective
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Alcohol withdrawal, or alcohol detox, is a potentially life-threatening condition when people who drink regularly suddenly stop or decrease their alcohol intake. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe and can be fatal without professional treatment. Enrolling in treatment at an alcohol detox center can help you stay safer and more comfortable as
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If you’re worried that a loved one suffers from alcoholism, it’s important to look for tell-tale signs. Some of the symptoms of alcoholism may be obvious; others are subtler. Get in-the-know, so you can take the next steps to help your loved one leave alcohol abuse in the past. Contact Promises Washburn House at 855.298.3104
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Alcohol poisoning, or “acute intoxication,” is not a singular result of excess drinking. Rather, alcohol poisoning is what begins to occur after a certain level of blood alcohol content is crossed. Consuming alcohol in any capacity causes BAC to climb, that is, the concentration of alcohol in one’s bloodstream gets more dense with each drink.
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Approximately 15 million Americans are diagnosed with AUD, or alcohol use disorder. Percentage-wise, that’s about 5% of the population, and that’s just diagnosed instances. By sex, about 10% of adult males and 4% of adult females are diagnosed with AUD. An area almost unrepresentable by statistics, however, is the number of people that alcoholism affects.
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Alcohol intoxication, or alcohol poisoning, results from reaching a BAC (blood alcohol content) above .25%. People will show different tolerance levels based on weight or drinking history, but between .25% and .3% is when proper “alcohol poisoning” begins to occur. Remember that these figures are not rigid, and respective symptoms can occur within a few
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For most people, partying sounds like sweet relief from the stress of daily life. But if you’re in addiction recovery, parties can feel like trouble. Even if you abstain from drugs and alcohol, just being around people using them can trigger a relapse, especially in the early stages of recovery. You might find yourself completely
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