The 12 Step Program for Addiction Works 12 Step, Addiction, BlogBy The Right StepNovember 29, 2019If you are wondering what type of 12-step program in TX offers its residents, the good news is there are some very good options available. The better news is a good 12 step program stands independent of where it’s held. That doesn’t mean that the 12 step program for addiction can’t benefit from a comprehensive…
Does Your Loved One Need Help With Substance Abuse Recovery? Blog, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepNovember 28, 2019If someone you love needs a substance abuse recovery program, it can be hard to know what to do next. You may find yourself trying to control your loved one’s every move to keep them safe. Also, you may withdraw from your relationship since you don’t want to watch their downward spiral. Your loved one…
Physiological Effects of Alcohol Alcoholism, Blog, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepNovember 27, 2019Over time, drugs, including alcohol, will alter your body. As the brain adjusts its chemical and hormonal production to combat the foreign elements brought into the body, it eventually leaves a mark on how the brain functions, thinks, and acts. This change can, ultimately, leave noticeable physiological effects of alcohol on the brain and body.…
Emotional Effects of Alcohol Alcoholism, Blog, Mental Health, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepNovember 25, 2019When consuming alcohol, you likely notice some of the physical and short-term emotional effects it has on your body. These effects leave the system relatively quickly, but the more you drink, the more likely you are to develop long-term emotional effects of alcohol. Alcohol, like most other drugs, can have a lasting impact on your…
Battling the Opioid Crisis in America Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug News, Drug Addiction, prescription drug abuseBy The Right StepNovember 23, 2019The kind of addiction treatment for a loved one TX residents want and deserve, will result in healing, hope, and recovery. More, now than ever, people need help when it comes to the disease of addiction. We don’t have to look any farther than the Opioid crisis in America to see this truth. Addiction to painkillers, both…
Myths About Drugs Aren’t Funny alcohol and drug addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepNovember 22, 2019There are many different types of substance abuse treatment programs Texas can offer its residents, and that’s a good thing for those struggling with addiction. What isn’t so good are some of the lies and myths about drugs that seem almost to become some urban legend. Drug myths seemingly take on their own lives. These stories…
Sober Thanksgiving Blog, RecoveryBy The Right StepNovember 19, 2019Sixty-three percent of people surveyed reported serving wine at their Thanksgiving meal. Also, fifty-six percent claimed they spent more than $50 on their Thanksgiving alcohol. With alcohol and drugs playing such a significant role, is it possible to enjoy a sober Thanksgiving? Our group therapy program in Texas offers the following tips for staying sober…
Physical Effects of Alcohol Alcoholism, Blog, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepNovember 18, 2019Many people consider alcohol a “safe” drug. Even so, it can produce many long and short-term health changes from the effects of alcohol on the body. Learn to recognize the physical effects of alcohol and identify when it is time to visit alcohol detox centers in Texas. Physical Effects of Alcohol According to Healthline, the…
Opiate Detox Centers Blog, Detoxification, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepNovember 17, 2019Deciding to enter opiate detox is one of the bravest you have ever made. It is definitely among the most life-changing ones. Choosing one that is the best fit for you can make a big difference. If you are looking for addiction for yourself, TX offers many choices, including The Right Step. Before making your…
How Addictive is Alcohol? What You Need to Know alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, BlogBy The Right StepNovember 13, 2019Those battling alcohol addiction may vow that if they knew how addictive is alcohol, they would have never taken the first drink. This conversation may come up in group therapy or sober groups, such as Alcohol Anonymous (AA), where clients share their experiences with alcohol. They probably didn’t even know alcohol is addictive enough to…
