Over-Exposure to Television and Media Linked To Childrens’ Personality, Behavior Disorders AdolescentsBy The Right StepApril 27, 2011As millions of children spend hours staring alone at video games, computer screens or televisions, psychologists are formally recognizing that the impacts can be quite serious, even naming a new disorder to the 2013 version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSMMD).
K2, Spice: The New "Fake" Marijuana alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepApril 12, 2011Parents who try to keep their kids away from illicit drugs like marijuana may now have something else to worry about – “fake pot.” Fake pot simulates the effects of marijuana, and up until recently, has been perfectly legal. Although authorities are aware of these drugs, new substitutes are making their way to gas stations…
Five Rock Bands That Have Lost Members to the Disease of Addiction celebrity drug addictionBy The Right StepMarch 28, 2011Mike Starr, former bassist for Alice In Chains, passed away on March 8, 2011. Some media outlets reported that it related to his struggles with the disease of addiction. While the cause of death has not yet been determined, it is clear that Starr endured a long battle with the disease of addiction, attempting several…
Cyber Bullying Leads to Depression TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 11, 2011Today’s bullying has reached new levels. Gone are the days when things were dealt with face-to-face. Today’s bullies can simply take to Facebook to conduct their smear campaigns for the whole world to see and can even remain anonymous doing it. Also, because of the anonymity and lack of personal contact that the Internet affords,…
The Holidays and Sobriety 12 Step, Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholics AnonymousBy The Right StepNovember 29, 2010Fall is in the air! The warm days of summer are leaving us and the holidays are upon us. The holidays bring us together with friends and family and can be a joyous time. For people early in addiction recovery, the holidays can be a very stressful and difficult time. There are parties and dinners…
The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepNovember 16, 2010The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Everyone knows that living as a drug addict or an alcoholic is not a desirable, positive lifestyle. However, many people believe using drugs and drinking alcohol is fine as long as you don’t take it to the extreme. Having a balanced view of life and…
A List of the Most Drunk Cities vs Most Sober Cities in the US alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 21, 2010A recent issue of the Men’s Health Magazine compiled a list of the most drunk cities and the most sober cities in the US. The “drunkest cites” list was compiled from the death rates from alcoholic liver disease, drunk driving car crashes, frequency of binge-drinking in the past month, number of DUI arrests, and severity…
Can You Stop Compulsive Sexual Behavior? AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 8, 2010Whether you are the wife or husband, significant other or loved one of someone who engages in compulsive sexual behavior – or if you are the person with the problem yourself – you likely have a lot of conflicting emotions about the situation, and not the least of which is what you should or even…
Top 5 Reasons Adolescents who are Abusing Drugs and Alcohol Need Residential Addiction Treatment for a Minimum of 30 Days Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepOctober 7, 2010Adolescent addiction treatment programs are provided at The Right Step to help teens overcome their dependence on drugs and alcohol. While there are a number of treatment options for helping teens with a substance abuse addiction to increase their chances of enjoying a healthy state of recovery, it’s important to note the reasons why residential…
Top 5 Reasons Adolescents Don’t Want To Go To Addiction Treatment and Prefer to See Psychiatrists and Therapists Teen Drug Addiction, Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepSeptember 30, 2010Parents of youths with drug addictions or alcohol addictions often wonder why their teenager seems to accept receiving treatment from a psychiatrist or therapist much more readily than accepting addiction treatment from professionals at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
