The Many Benefits of an Alumni Program for Those in Recovery Addiction 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 Beyond Addiction 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 Question Addiction, 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 Alcohol Addiction 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 Recovery Addiction 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…
The 3 Stages of Addiction Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 11, 2020Not everyone who uses drugs or alcohol becomes addicted, but about 164 million people worldwide have. Addiction is a progressive disease. It can hijack your brain and your life. Genetics and certain challenges make some people more prone to addiction, but anyone can become addicted. Experts on substance abuse and the brain identify three stages…
What Are the Long Term Effects of Meth? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 10, 2020Meth, 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…
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 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.…
Staying Sober During Coronavirus Addiction, Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 1, 2020The social distancing, quarantines, business closures, and other actions taken because of the coronavirus present special challenges for individuals in recovery. The staff at The Right Step recognize the issues that you have with isolation, anxiety, and the possibility of substance use during this pandemic situation. There are ways to stay sober during coronavirus and…
