Uncategorized

Heroin is a very addictive opioid. The high that heroin produces is intense, and repeated use can quickly lead to dependence. Additionally, a person will likely develop a tolerance that requires increasingly high doses of heroin to satisfy a craving, running the risk of an overdose. In addition to the immediate effects of heroin use, […]

The National Recovery Month initiative is dedicated to raising awareness of substance use disorders, supporting recovery, and helping people live healthy lifestyles. This observance takes place each year in September and includes events in communities across the U.S. that promote education and support for people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. National Recovery Month

You may have noticed the same amount of alcohol can have wildly different effects depending on who’s drinking. Those who can work their way through a few drinks before exhibiting typical effects of intoxication are dubbed “lightweights,” while their heavyweight counterparts–-able to work through an unruly amount of alcohol without a change in demeanor—are equated

Through today’s blog, discover what sober life means to you and what things in life hold significant meaning. Doing so can give you the purpose and renewed passion you need to succeed and maintain long-term healing from substance use disorders.  For many people, life can be challenging enough as it is. However, individuals who live

When you think of someone living with an addiction, you may not picture someone over the age of 50. While younger people represent a larger portion of those affected by opioid addiction, the reality is that there is a sizable population of older adults at high risk of addiction and overdose. So many of us

Amid the global pandemic that we’re all facing, we cannot forget about the opioid pandemic that affects the most vulnerable among us. 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, but especially those who suffer from addiction. At Washburn House, we believe in our mission to make the next year better, to take

This is a common question we get here at Washburn House. While we may not consider marijuana to be as physically dangerous as other drugs, its long-term effects and detox process can be just as distressing. The truth is, marijuana detox centers exist for a reason. Marijuana is addictive, and it creates problems for many

Although marijuana has become more accepted in society, we should not ignore the damages it can cause in the lives of those who use it. This current pandemic has exacerbated many mental health problems, and those seeking to solve those issues through self-medication may do themselves more harm than good. Keep reading to learn more

Every day we make choices about the food and drinks we use to fuel our bodies. Once thought to be relatively simple, the digestive system has increasingly become the focus of much research in the field of mental health. This is primarily because of discovered connections with the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases,

In our health-conscious and beauty-focused culture, we know that the decisions we make each and every day affect our physical and mental health. Diet and exercise are among the top two areas promoted when it comes to healthy living practices. However, in reality, sleep practices are just as interconnected to physical and mental wellness. In