How Do I Give Support For an Individual in Recovery?Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 28, 2020How do I get support for an individual in recovery? Someone facing addiction issues recently discussed being encouraged to seek professional therapy or treatment for their addiction. The response? Speaking with a clergy member was helpful enough. Other people might insist that friends and family are sounding boards or that the 12-step fellowship and their…
Are Your Loved Ones Harming Your Addiction Recovery?Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 27, 2020When you’re recovering from addiction, the people who love you the most are probably very happy and relieved. Often they are so glad you’re sober that they want to do everything they can to help you on your recovery journey. Some may try to help you a little too much. You may find yourself asking…
Why Aftercare Is Essential Post-InpatientAddiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 22, 2020Completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program is a big step. But it doesn’t mean you’ve reached the end of the road to recovery. Detoxification simply is not enough. Detox primarily addresses the physiological components of addiction and withdrawal, leaving the psychological areas to be worked on in treatment and beyond. Individuals who have completed…
Two Key Ingredients in Successful Long-Term RecoveryAddiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 18, 2020What happens after completion of rehab is critical to successful, long-term recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction. As many as 40% to 60% of patients treated for alcohol or another chemical dependency go back to using their drug(s) of choice within a year after treatment, for example, according to the physician-authored, clinical information resource…
‘SOBER’: A 5-Point Survival Guide to Your First Year Post-RehabAddiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 16, 2020Surviving your first-year post-rehab can sound as daunting as playing Minecraft for the very first time … without a manual … and in a foreign language. You’re spending much of your time moving, disassembling and putting back together big chunks of your life, like arranging cubic building blocks on a screen. And if the sand,…
Can Recovering Addicts Ever Be Normal?Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 8, 2020When you were an active drug addict or alcoholic, the life you lived was far from normal. You may have cut ties with people and activities that were important to you so that you could continue to obsessively pursue your drug of choice. Maybe you have stolen money or possessions from people you cared about.…
A Sneak Peek Into the Benzo Withdrawal TimelineAddiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 31, 2019The benzo withdrawal timeline can be short or long but typically involves uncomfortable physical and mental withdrawal symptoms. As you may realize, not knowing exactly what to expect can prevent a person from going through with the process. Hopefully, the information you read here will inspire your benzo detox and withdrawal journey at a rehab…
Depression and AnxietyAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepDecember 30, 2019Depression and anxiety have always been closely connected with addiction. In many cases, they are the triggering things that led a person to start drinking or taking drugs. In time, they may even be associated with getting clean. This is because the chemical changes created by drugs and alcohol are the same chemicals in your…
Mental Illness StatisticsAddiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepDecember 27, 2019Mental illness is much more common than you may realize. Mental illness statistics can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help you understand the impact it has on society. More importantly, if you are struggling with mental illness, it tells you that you aren’t alone. There are millions of people in America going through the same…
What Are the Long Term Effects of Meth?Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepDecember 26, 2019Meth, also known as methamphetamine, is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Snorted, smoked, or injected, it affects the body and the mind. As it does so, it creates a sense of euphoria that can last for hours form just one dose. The long term effects of meth can be both physically and mentally devasting. Substance…
