Benzodiazepines (benzos) are medications that can be a lifeline for many people. However, their addictive potential is often overlooked, which can make them easy to misuse. Identifying benzodiazepine use disorder is an important first step toward getting help for yourself […]
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Addiction recovery is a challenging process, often requiring people to face stress, anxiety, and other emotional hurdles. While this can feel overwhelming, many have found strength and stability by learning proper stress management techniques to manage those challenges. Healthy coping
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What does taking methaphetamine (meth) feel like? Some of those who use meth say crystal meth produces a high like none other. The drug works by flooding the brain with high amounts of dopamine, one of the brain chemicals responsible
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Defects of character can hold people back from living the fulfilling lives they deserve. While these challenges may feel overwhelming, they’re not personal failures—they’re opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Change is always possible. By confronting character flaws and exploring the
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Why do people overindulge when drinking alcohol? Some people drink too much because they’re struggling with addiction to alcohol, but not everyone who drinks heavily is physically dependent on the legal substance. Whatever the case may be, experiencing problems related
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The Right Step welcomes people struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) or other mental health conditions and looking for effective treatment programs. We have many treatment options available that can aid you in getting healthy, from detox services and residential
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Marijuana is legal in many U.S. states, and cases of marijuana abuse are on the rise as children and young adults begin experimenting with this drug. The Right Step helps those abusing marijuana and need help in breaking the addiction.
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Drinking alcohol is legal in the U.S. for anyone over the age of 21. It can cause relaxation and euphoria as well as high blood pressure, which can lead to hypertension and many other symptoms. Understanding the way that alcohol
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Cocaine abuse continues to affect millions of people every day. Fortunately, there are programs available that can assist people misusing cocaine and are at risk of serious medical complications and psychological disorders. The Right Step runs fully-accredited addiction treatment centers
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Methamphetamine (meth) abuse is a serious problem in the U.S. that negatively affects millions of people every day. Stimulant abuse is when you abuse stimulants like meth, cocaine, or prescription medications and develop an addiction that can be very dangerous
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