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…
Teen Drinking Linked to Adult AlcoholismAddiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJanuary 10, 2020New evidence from a team of American researchers indicates that teenagers who periodically engage in binge drinking may experience changes in the expression of their genetic code that increase the likelihood of serious alcohol problems in adulthood. Learn about how scientists found that teen drinking is linked to adult alcoholism. Researchers and public health officials…
Psychological DependenceAddiction, Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepDecember 23, 2019There are similarities between physical dependence and the psychological dependence associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Although many people likely do not realize that there is a difference, the highly-qualified staff at The Right Step recognizes the symptoms of psychological dependence. The team helps individuals through all types of dependence, and through…
Myths About Drugs Aren’t Funnyalcohol and drug addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepNovember 22, 2019There are many different types of substance abuse treatment programs Texas can offer its residents, and that’s a good thing for those struggling with addiction. What isn’t so good are some of the lies and myths about drugs that seem almost to become some urban legend. Drug myths seemingly take on their own lives. These stories…
How Addictive is Alcohol? What You Need to Knowalcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, BlogBy The Right StepNovember 13, 2019Those battling alcohol addiction may vow that if they knew how addictive is alcohol, they would have never taken the first drink. This conversation may come up in group therapy or sober groups, such as Alcohol Anonymous (AA), where clients share their experiences with alcohol. They probably didn’t even know alcohol is addictive enough to…
How to Help an AlcoholicAddiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepAugust 6, 2019Your loved one has an alcohol use disorder. You’ve tried everything you can think of to help. So far, you haven’t succeeded. But do you know how to help an alcoholic? Free Yourself from Guilt and Responsibility You might feel responsible for your loved one’s drinking problem. In fact, they might say something to this…
Why Quitting Binge Drinking Cold Turkey Isn’t Effectivealcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepApril 2, 2018Binge drinking is a pattern of consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time. This type of alcohol use disorder may not involve physical dependence on alcohol, but it can still lead to a lot of unpleasant and unintended consequences, such as accidents, violence, health problems or job loss.
Is Drug Prevention Different for Teens and Adults?adolescent addiction treatment, alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJanuary 12, 2018Adolescence is frequently a time of drug and alcohol experimentation in America. For this and other reasons, it also represents a crucial time for preventing drug and alcohol use. If you have children, you may wonder if the ways to prevent drug abuse among teenagers differ from the ways to prevent drug abuse among adults.…
What Are the Warning Signs of Relapse for Drug Users?alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJanuary 9, 2018A substantial number of people who go into drug treatment will relapse back into active substance use at least once before they establish lasting sobriety. And s drug abuse relapse does not generally appear out of the blue. In fact, several emotional and psychological warning signs typically appear before actual substance intake begins again.
The Signs of Substance Use Disorderalcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJanuary 5, 2018Public health specialists, doctors and experts divide addictive substances into two broad categories: drugs (including prescription medications) and alcohol. The core signs of addiction to all of these substances are essentially the same and define the presence of a diagnosable condition called substance use disorder. The primary difference in any case of this disorder depends…
