Is Alcohol a Depressant? More About Central Nervous System DrugsAlcoholism, Depression, Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 24, 2020Is alcohol a depressant? Depressants are part of a class of drugs that work upon your central nervous system to slow down your body’s processes and make you feel calmer and more relaxed. Alcohol does this well, which is part of the reason it can become highly habit-forming. Everyone wants to feel happy and relaxed.…
The Many Benefits of an Alumni Program for Those in RecoveryAddiction Recovery, Alumni, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 23, 2020Learning about the benefits of an alumni program is immensely helpful in the prevention of relapse, Essentially, an alumni program is an aftercare program that has no time-specific limits. You are able to keep in touch with the treatment facility where you were treated, with its staff, and, ideally, with at least some of the other…
What Is Relapse? A Guide for Recovery and BeyondAddiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 22, 2020A relapse is defined as a period of deterioration that happens after a pattern of improvement. In treatment for substance use disorder, relapse occurs when someone in recovery drinks or uses substances again. Consequently, relapse is not an indicator of failure, but it is a serious bump in the road to recovery. At The Right…
Am I Struggling With Addiction? Finding the Answer to this Painful QuestionAddiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 21, 2020Do you ever wonder if you are struggling with addiction? If you are worried you could have a substance use disorder, you may ask yourself this question more than once. Millions of Americans use drugs and alcohol to help them cope with the stresses of everyday life. If you turn to alcohol or drugs to…
Learn Healthy Stress Management Techniques in Recovery from Drugs and AlcoholAddiction Recovery, Health, Mental Health, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 20, 2020There are healthy ways to manage stress. For this reason, stress management techniques are some of the first coping skills that you will learn in recovery at a substance abuse treatment program. If you are struggling with substance use disorder because you’re self-medicating to relieve stress and manage stress without substances, a good addiction treatment center…
Relapse Prevention Techniques for Those in Addiction RecoveryAddiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2020Everyone in recovery from drugs or alcohol at a substance abuse treatment program fears relapse. And while relapse is a valid threat, it is not something that simply happens overnight. Contrary to what many people think, relapse is a three-stage process that takes time to develop. Consequently, relapse prevention techniques will help keep you from progressing…
Drinking and Social Media: 4 Tips for Guarding Your RecoveryAddiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepJuly 18, 2020If you are in recovery from drug or alcohol use disorder, triggers hold a lot of power. A trigger can be a smell, a song, or the sound of ice clinking in a glass. It can also be a social media post that depicts a cold can of beer or friends gathered around a fire…
Wine Mom Culture: Funny or Just Dangerous?UncategorizedBy The Right StepJuly 17, 2020Wine mom culture is pervasive in the 21st century. It is a common thread that runs through television commercials, social media posts, and online ads. It is acceptable and encouraged for moms to drink wine as they cook dinner for their families or suffer through another holiday event with the in-laws. Wine mom culture is…
Why Mixing Benzos and Alcohol Is a Really Bad IdeaAddiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 16, 2020Benzodiazepine drugs are used to treat such conditions such as anxiety, sleep disorder, seizures, and more. They work by relaxing your nervous system and sending calming messages to your brain. This slows your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and makes you feel mellow and serene. Alone, benzos can be hugely helpful in treating anxiety and…
Get to Know the Dangers of Mixing Substances Before It’s Too LateAddiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 15, 2020Prescription drugs seem safe to many people because they have been legally prescribed by a physician. However, if you take your prescription medication in ways not intended, you can become seriously ill. Combining medications, even those prescribed to you, can have lifelong repercussions. Some dangers of mixing substances can even be fatal. If you routinely combine medications…
