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…
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…
Common Signs of Marijuana Addiction Addiction, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 9, 2020A lot of people who use marijuana believe they have virtually no chance of getting addicted to the drug. However, current research clearly shows that, when used habitually, all forms of cannabis create the changes in your brain required to trigger serious addiction issues. The current term for this condition is a cannabis use disorder.…
Government Study Underscores the Dangers of Binge Drinking Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 8, 2020The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a first-of-its-kind report that shows how alcohol is cutting millions of American lives short by several decades. The report separates binge drinking from alcoholism and even distinguishes between long-term, health-related deaths and more immediate causes of death related to alcohol use. While both long-term…
