Abstinence from Alcohol and Drugs

Abstinence from alcohol and drugs will bring about some improvement for individuals who are working to achieve a healthy state of sobriety, but abstinence alone is not sufficient to rebuild damaged body tissue and maintain good health.

You will learn a great deal about the many factors affecting the life and well-being of the drug addict and alcoholic when participating in the many sessions provided during the outpatient addiction treatment program at The Right Step.

New eating habits must be established and practiced regularly and permanently. Your daily diet should contain a balance of vegetables, fruit, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and dairy products. Ask a nutritionist to help you figure out how many calories you need each day and what quantities of each type of food.

Foods to Avoid in Addiction Recovery

In this portion of the outpatient addiction treatment session you will have the chance to participate in at The Right Step, we will also be discussing the fact that hunger produces stress. You will be encouraged to try to plan your eating schedule so that you do not skip meals and so that you can have periodic nutritious snacks.

It is not a good idea for a recovering drug addict or alcoholic to eat candy, donuts, soft drinks, potato chips, or other high calorie, low nutrient foods. You should specifically avoid foods that produce stress such as concentrated sweets and caffeine. Both of these produce the same kind of chemical reaction in your body as being frightened or overly excited.

Concentrated sweets such as candy, jelly, syrup, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks will give you a quick “pick-up,” but you will experience a let-down about an hour later accompanied by nervousness and irritability. Remember that your reason for eating a snack is to combat fatigue and nervousness. Have a nutritious snack before you feel hungry to prevent a craving for sweets.

Addiction Treatment Locations

Residents of local Texas and New Mexico cities including San Felipe TX, San Marcos TX, Schulenburg TX, Seguin TX, Temple TX and Arlington TX often receive treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol through the Intensive Outpatient Programs at one of 20 convenient Right Step locations.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment and Outpatient Drug Treatment programs are offered in Austin TX, Baytown TX, Beaumont TX, Conroe TX, Dallas TX, Euless TX, The Woodlands TX, San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Houston TX, Ft. Bend TX, Pasadena TX, Wimberley TX, Albuquerque NM.

Residential Treatment centers in DFW, Houston and Austin are also provided for recovery from addiction disease, attracting individuals from Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona and other areas of the United States to participate in recovery programs at The Right Step.