Depression Treatment During COVID-19Addiction, Depression, Mental HealthBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020As COVID-19 continues to cause quarantines and fear across the nation, it’s bringing a new problem to light, and that’s the problem of depression. Increased fear over health, changes in the stock market, and social isolation all contribute to anxiety and depression problems. For those who also struggle with addiction, depression treatment during COVID-19 is…
What is Binge Drinking?alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020It is time to change, or at least amend, the way we think about binge drinking. “Binge Drinking” often reminds people of frat parties, complete with beer bongs, a sea of plastic cups, and college kids puking on the front lawn. Does this image qualify as a picture of binge drinking? Yes, it does, but…
What Are The Obvious – and Not So Obvious – Signs of Depression in Teens?Mental Health, Teen Depression, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. Many people think of depression as a disorder that primarily impacts adults. However, it also impacts a significant number of teens. As with adults, depression in teens may range from mild to severe. It may last for a couple of weeks, several months, or a…
Mental Illness Not Uncommon for Young Adults But Can Lead to Substance AbuseAdolescents, alcohol and drug addiction, Mental Health, Teen Depression, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Few people make it through the teen years wound-free. During this time, teens are taking their first individual steps socially, romantically, and even intellectually. This can be nerve-wracking for even the healthiest teen. The fears and vulnerabilities of adolescence make it a ripe period for developing mental illness. Studies reveal that one-quarter of young adults…
The Dangers of Heavy Drinking in Collegeadolescent addiction treatment, Adolescents, alcohol and drug addiction, Teen Drinking, TeensBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020College kids have been drinking more alcohol than is safe for many decades. However, the problem of college kids binging on alcohol is more recent and is a predictor for a number of difficulties down the road. Binge drinking is defined as four or more drinks in one sitting for a woman and five or…
Underestimating Alcohol Consumption Can Be Riskyalcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Many people who drink alcohol may be wrong about how much they are consuming. A new survey finds that drinkers could be off by as much as 40 percent. The health survey found that people regularly misjudged both how much and how often they drink. Additionally, studies reveal that the full 80 percent of those…
On the Job Stress May Lead to Substance Abusealcohol and drug addiction, Mental Health, SocietyBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020There are many factors that contribute to a person’s risk for addiction and substance abuse. Genetics may be one factor. 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 factor that leads to…
Codependency and Drug AbuseAddiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Psychology, RelationshipsBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Codependency is a term that describes a double-sided relationship in which one person enables and the other controls. This relationship can happen between just two people, such as in the husband/wife relationship. However, sometimes, it can be seen in the family unit as a whole. When a loved one has a drug or alcohol abuse…
Can Stress Trigger Relapse?Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020There is a lot of research that shows the relationship between stress and substance abuse, including firsthand evidence of recovering addicts who fall back into an addiction due to stress. Researchers have long established this connection. Previously, these findings have led to stress management courses and other interventions that aim to help addicts manage their…
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehab12 Step, Addiction, Addiction Recovery, adolescent addiction treatment, Adolescents, Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020For adolescents, living a normal life is important. When a teen is taking the steps toward alcohol and drug addiction recovery, maintaining a structured, sober lifestyle plays a key role in their success and recovery. When adolescents become addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is important that they learn how to live fulfilling lives that…
