A Sneak Peek Into the Benzo Withdrawal Timeline Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 29, 2021The 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…
The Mindset Needed Before Addiction Detox Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Detox, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamJuly 27, 2021The decision to go to an addiction detox program can bring up wildly different emotions ranging from excitement to despair. Sometimes these intense emotions can make it difficult to get the ball rolling and begin the step of abstaining and withdrawing from substances. It is important to remember that it is perfectly normal to have…
The Road to Recovery Includes Forgiving Yourself Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamJune 17, 2021Overcoming any addiction is challenging. Feelings of regret or remorse will surface, and a desire to revert to old behaviors will emerge. Often, the relationships, lifestyle, and livelihood of one’s life are stripped away – it can be hard to forgive yourself. When engaging in recovery, it is common to yearn for what was lost.…
Can Addiction Treatment Lead You to Discover Your True Self? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamJune 1, 2021You may find yourself answering embarrassing questions about your history with addiction, naming the drugs of choice or unhealthy means of survival. You feel open and raw, exposing the bones in your closet. Possibly wondering what to expect next, you have found yourself in an addiction treatment program. Regardless of the stage in your recovery…
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…
Drinking and Social Media: 4 Tips for Guarding Your Recovery Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepJuly 18, 2020If you are in recovery from drug or alcohol use disorder, triggers hold a lot of power. A trigger can be a smell, a song, or the sound of ice clinking in a glass. It can also be a social media post that depicts a cold can of beer or friends gathered around a fire…
Why Mixing Benzos and Alcohol Is a Really Bad Idea Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 16, 2020Benzodiazepine drugs are used to treat such conditions such as anxiety, sleep disorder, seizures, and more. They work by relaxing your nervous system and sending calming messages to your brain. This slows your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and makes you feel mellow and serene. Alone, benzos can be hugely helpful in treating anxiety and…
Get to Know the Dangers of Mixing Substances Before It’s Too Late Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 15, 2020Prescription drugs seem safe to many people because they have been legally prescribed by a physician. However, if you take your prescription medication in ways not intended, you can become seriously ill. Combining medications, even those prescribed to you, can have lifelong repercussions. Some dangers of mixing substances can even be fatal. If you routinely combine medications…
What Is Polysubstance Abuse and Do I Need Treatment? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 14, 2020What is polysubstance abuse? Polysubstance abuse describes a disorder that involves more than one chemical substance. If you mix alcohol with benzos, for instance, you may be struggling with a polysubstance use disorder and may need to seek a prescription drug addiction treatment center in TX. At The Right Step, we are here to help you…
How to Help an Alcoholic Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 13, 2020Your loved one has an alcohol use disorder. Perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to help. So far, you have not succeeded. But do you know how to help an alcoholic? At The Right Step, we are here to help give you the information and knowledge you need to understand how to…
