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Spirit Lodge – Exclusive Luxury Recovery in the Scenic Hills of Austin, Texas

In addition to the quality, affordable treatment provided by The Right Step, we offer exclusive private recovery at Spirit Lodge where guests enjoy panoramic views of the hills outside Austin and individualized care in 5-star accommodations. Watch our video.

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**The Right Step Awarded Houston Fast 100 Ranking for 2010**

The alcohol and drug rehab facility’s outstanding achievement as a growing Houston business earned The Right Step a spot on the Houston Business Journal’s list.

Houston, Texas, August 31, 2010—The Right Step, a provider of affordable alcohol and drug rehab services with twenty locations throughout Texas, is proud to announce that the company has been named one of Houston’s fastest growing companies, receiving the Houston Fast 100 award from the Houston Business Journal.

The Right Step, Opens New Facility in Conroe

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Right Step CEO George Joseph Named Behavioral Health Champion

Read about George's award reprinted from Behavioral Healthcare, November 2009.

Dr. Terry L. Alley M.D. FAAFP FASAM

Dr. Terry Alley Returns to the Right Step DFW

The Right Step is please to welcome Dr. Terry L. Alley M.D., FAAFP FASAM back to Texas as Medical Director of The Right Step Dallas/Fort Worth facility. Terry was born and raised in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, educated at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and received his Medical Degree at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine in Oklahoma City. He is board certified in Family Practice and Certified in Addiction Medicine by ASAM. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, a fellow of AAFP and a fellow of ASAM. He was in solo practice in family medicine from 1975 to 1985 and has limited his practice to Addiction Medicine since 1985. He served as Medical Director of Parkside Lodge in Dallas and was director of Chemical Dependency at the Cedars Hospital and the Haven Hospital in Desoto, Texas. He also served as Medical Director of the Chemical Dependency unit at Garland Hospital. He left Texas in 1998 to become the Medical Director of Bradford Health Services in Warrior, Alabama and Program Director of the Health Care Professionals Program. He has given presentations at the local, state, regional, national and international level. Dr. Alley has returned to Texas to serve as Medical Director of The Right Step Dallas/Fort Worth facility. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alley back to the Right Step.

At left, Dr. Powers welcomes Dr. Alley back to the TRS D/FW facility.

Dr. Jason Z.W. Powers on the Parity Act

In 2010 there will be something quite extraordinary affecting our healthcare system. The United States Congress passed HR 1424 -- the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act -- otherwise known as The Parity Act. There is a long and storied history behind the development of this model of equity in healthcare. For many years, managed care has restricted coverage for Americans who sought treatment for mental health and addictive disorders. This prejudicial care was based on fears of increased costs and ignorance of the nature of mental illnesses. Quite simply, studies have demonstrated the effects of parity increase costs by approximately 1% only; and the science behind mental illness and addictive disorders as diseases is rock solid. The days of blaming schizophrenia on bad parenting or addictive disorders on poor character are gone. Read the complete article...

Dr. Jason Z.W. Powers, M.D. to Speak at the 2010 Holistic Treatment Conference

Dr. Jason Z.W. Powers, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of The Right Step, will present his enlightening and entertaining presentation "Wonder Drug" at the 2010 Holistic Treatment Conference, April 28-30 in Las Vegas. "Wonder Drug" examines mind/body medicine through a physician's lens set as it pertains to the treatement of addiction. Also at the conference, specific issues will be presented supporting evidence-based, holistic approaches to dual diagnosis treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on research and outcomes from holistic studies.

The Right Step Has Earned Accreditation by the Joint Commission

The Right Step is proud to announce that it has been accredited by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission (JCAHO) is the leader in developing the very highest standards for quality and safety in the delivery of health care, as well as in evaluating organizational performance based on these high standards. Read our press realease...

George Joseph and Dr. Jason Powers Featured on KLIF

Right Step and Spirit Lodge CEO, George Joseph and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jason Powers, appear on KLIF

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Dr. Jason ZW Powers Certified by American Board of Addiction Medicine

Chevy Chase, Maryland - July 15, 2009: Dr. Jason ZW Powers, Chief Medical Officer for The Right Step and Spirit Lodge, is among the first physicians in the United States certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), a new independent medical specialty board. The American Board of Addiction Medicine has begun to certify addiction medicine physicians from several specialties, including emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, preventive medicine, psychiatry, neurology and surgery. There was previously only addiction-related board certification for psychiatrists. ABAM sets standards for physician education, assesses physicians' knowledge, and requires and tracks life-long continuing education. Download the complete story.

Jason Z.W. Powers, M.D., Certified by New Addiction Medicine Board

May 18, 2009 - Jason Powers, M.D., is among the first physicians in the United States certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, a new independent medical specialty board. The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) has begun to certify addiction medicine physicians from several specialties, including Addictionology.

Right Step founder and CEO George Joseph featured on The Entrepreneurs' Organization

I have always had a passion for business. Growing up, I would work fervently at my parent's clothing stores, folding and re-folding clothes, ringing up customers and helping people pick out their wardrobes. Even as a child, I knew I wanted to be a successful business person -- someone that made a difference in the lives of others. As I got older, that dream was put on hold. I grew up in a small town in South Louisiana, USA, where alcohol flowed like the nearby bayous and temptations ran rampant.

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George Joseph and Medical Director Dr. Jason Powers appear on "Your Health First with Dr. Galati"

Alcoholism and addiction is a major health problem for America. Both of these problems disrupt families, education, relationships, and ones personal success. This week, George Joseph, CEO of The Right Step, and Jason Powers, M.D., Medical Director of The Right Step, will join Dr. Galati for an overview of the problems related to alcoholism and addiction, and to inform the listeners the warning signs of trouble that requires action. Read more...

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20 Convenient Right Step Locations

The Right Step conveniently offers drug and alcohol treatment programs in the following areas of Texas and New Mexico: Houston , Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, SanAntonio , Beaumont, Conroe , Pasadena, Northline.