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Between 1500 and 1800, alcohol became embedded in everyday European life. Beer and wine were staples, distilling made strong spirits cheap, and governments experimented with taxes and licenses. Coffeehouses and tea created new, sober spaces. This is how routine drinking tipped into what we now call “alcoholism,” or an alcohol
As the days grow shorter and the New England winter settles over Western Massachusetts, many people experience more than just colder temperatures and early sunsets. For some individuals, the arrival of autumn and winter brings profound changes in mood, energy, and overall wellbeing—changes that extend far beyond the typical “winter
Detox is the first step for many people who enter treatment at Swift River in Cummington, Massachusetts. Those initial 72 hours focus on safety, comfort, and a smooth transition into ongoing care. Here is how our medical detox program works day by day, and how we coordinate the handoff to
When substance use and mental health conditions happen at the same time, treating one without the other rarely works. At Swift River in Western Massachusetts, co-occurring disorder care brings addiction treatment and mental health treatment together so progress happens on both fronts. Our approach combines medical support, evidence-based therapies, and
Gray area drinking often lives inside high performance. You meet deadlines, keep family commitments, and still bargain with yourself every evening about how much you will pour. Limits look reasonable at breakfast and disappear after dinner. Sleep happens, yet you wake anxious and tired. The absence of a public crisis
