Perception of Social Support Influences Drinking Behavior Among College Students Society, Teen Drinking, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 29, 2013Responding to peer pressure is an important focus of prevention education when it comes to reducing the use of alcohol among young people. Teaching individuals how to respond when friends pressure them is a key component to avoiding initiation of alcohol use. However, pressure to drink is not always so overt. Young people may make…
An Interview with Steve Crump, Dallas Intensive Outpatient InterviewBy The Right StepJuly 26, 2013Addiction recovery is all about learning new skills. In intensive outpatient treatment, clients also have the opportunity to implement those skills in a real-world environment. To Steve Crump, these opportunities are what make intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) so effective. “In intensive outpatient treatment, clients not only learn about addiction and how to stay sober but…
Research Studies Stress-Related Drug Addiction Relapse Addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2013No one sets out to develop an addiction. Yes, the individual may be searching for an escape, but we truly don’t yearn to give up control over our situation. But this is the impact addiction can have, taking away the choice for that individual. With the right treatment, however, that choice can return. A recent…
An Interview with Susan and David Hanna, Houston Intensive Outpatient InterviewBy The Right StepJuly 15, 2013Susan and David Hanna have built their lives around helping people overcome addiction. Susan, a registered nurse for nearly 20 years as well as a certified addictions registered nurse, was drawn to the field by the addictions of close friends and family. “I’ve seen firsthand that people can get better and lead productive lives,” Susan…
On the Job Stress May Lead to Substance Abuse alcohol and drug addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepJuly 4, 2013There are many factors which contribute to a person’s risk for addiction and substance abuse. Genetics may be one risk. A family history of substance abuse does not determine that a person will wind up in some form of addiction, but studies reveal that heredity can be a contributing factor. Another significant risk factor is…
Parents Are in the Dark About Underage Drinking Teen Drinking, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 1, 2013Underage drinking is a problem in every corner of the country, and the state of Texas is no exception. Drinking before the age of 21 is not only illegal, it is dangerous. Because teens in Texas are drinking illegally, they often do it far away from adult supervision. This means that they are more likely…
