Signs of Drug Abusers at Work Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepJune 14, 2020No matter where you work, sharing your workplace with someone who shows signs of being a drug user can be distressing and worrisome. Whether it’s your co-worker, assistant, or boss who shows these signs of addiction, it can disrupt your day, create inefficiencies, and lead to real problems—fiscal, interpersonal, and even emotional. It is important…
Do I Need Binge Drinking Treatment? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 12, 2020Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking where you consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. For most people, this means consuming four or five drinks in a couple of hours. Binge drinking does not always lead to alcohol dependence. However, it can still lead to serious problems concerning your…
Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spouse Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJune 11, 2020Living with an alcoholic partner is difficult on any day, and even more so when you are quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There are ways to cope with being quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There is help for the individual with an alcohol use disorder and help for family members. This is true even in…
What Are the Warning Signs of Relapse for Drug Users? alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TestimonialsBy The Right StepJune 10, 2020A substantial number of people who go into a drug center program in Texas will relapse back into active substance use at least once before they establish lasting sobriety. A drug abuse relapse does not generally appear out of the blue. In fact, several emotional and psychological warning signs typically appear before actual substance intake…
Coping with Loneliness During Quarantine Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJune 8, 2020Are you having trouble coping with loneliness during the quarantine? There are many restrictions that have disrupted our daily lives as a result of the pandemic. Loneliness imposes several risks to both your physical and mental health. Coping with loneliness is not always easy for some people. It is especially difficult for those individuals who…
The Signs of Substance Use Disorder alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 8, 2020Public health specialists, doctors, and experts divide addictive substances into two broad categories when discussing the signs of substance use disorder. These categories include drugs (including prescription medications) and alcohol. The core signs of addiction for all of these substances are essentially the same. They define the presence of a diagnosable condition called substance use…
How to Fill Your Time Sober in Quarantine alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Health, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 6, 2020Are you wondering how you are supposed to fill your time sober in quarantine? Perhaps you know that you need a comprehensive treatment program. The Right Step continues serving clients in need of treatment during the coronavirus pandemic. A difficult task for individuals in recovery is how to fill your time sober during this quarantine.…
What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in San Antonio? Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 6, 2020The most recent drug abuse statistics in San Antonio reveal some changes in patterns of usage. Drugs illegally imported from Mexico have transformed local markets. This has led to increases in drug consumption overall. Three drugs, in particular, have seen use levels spike in the San Antonio area. These drugs include marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin.…
Coping with Isolation During Coronavirus Depression, Mental Health, TraumaBy The Right StepJune 4, 2020Staying safe during the coronavirus likely leads people to think about protecting themselves from the physical effects of COVID-19. There are signs and symptoms that go beyond the physical symptoms often discussed by the government and the media. There are emotional and mental health issues that people face while coping with isolation during coronavirus. The…
The Cost of Binge Drinking Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 4, 2020Over half of the alcohol consumed in the U.S. is done so as part of a binge drinking session. Additionally, about one in six adults binge drinks regularly. Regular binge drinking could be a sign of a problem. Therefore, finding binge drinking treatment to help you regain control is crucial. You may not realize how…
