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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The holidays can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Unfortunately, they can also be a time of stress, loneliness, and, for those in recovery from addiction, temptation. Hosting a sober holiday celebration can be a great way to get together with loved ones and enjoy the season without the presence of alcohol and
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The benefits of yoga for general health are well-known. Derived from Hindu spiritual practices, people all over the world practice yoga for its capacity to improve both physical and mental health. Combining specific postures with practices in meditation, breathing, and relaxation, yoga can be a powerful supplement to other addiction treatment modalities. If you or
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If you are struggling with alcohol addiction and you have decided you wish to stop drinking altogether, the thought of getting through the holidays is likely to be a concern. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s tends to be a time when alcohol consumption increases for many people. With celebrations in place, alcohol seems to be
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While addiction to opioids and the threat of overdose are a challenge to combat, opioid recovery is not impossible. Here in Worcester county, there are many resources available for those who struggle with opioid use. Learn more about the opioid crisis in the United States and how you can find help here in Massachusetts by
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While all drugs have the potential for abuse, some are naturally more addictive than others. Highly addictive drugs share several similarities. They all affect the brain, lead to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and require professional addiction treatment. A drug rehab center can help someone with addiction break the cycle of abuse and build a foundation for
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Dating an addict can be complicated. You want to support your loved one, but you also want to protect yourself. Remember that you may not always be the top priority to your partner if he or she is currently battling a substance use disorder. Finding ways to cope with this and setting boundaries is crucial.
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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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