Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic That You Need to Understand Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 20, 2020Alcoholism is a disease that can strike many unexpected people. As a result, you must understand the signs of a functioning alcoholic. That’s why we at The Right Step prepared this simple guide. It will help you know whether or not you or someone you love falls under this problematic heading. Alcoholism Has Many Faces The signs…
Types of Addiction That Must Be Properly Understood Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 18, 2020Over the years, specialists have discovered many types of addiction. These problems can vary in many ways, often depending on each individual. Unfortunately, these differences can make understanding addiction a little confusing. That’s why we at The Right Step created this simple guide. You can understand the different kinds of addictions and how they impact…
What Are the Side Effects of Adderall Addiction? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, prescription drug abuse, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 19, 2020Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for children aged 3 and older, Adderall is a CNS stimulant mixture. It contains four different amphetamine salts: dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate and amphetamine…
5 Causes of Binge Drinking & How to Address Them alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepFebruary 6, 2020In recent years, Americans have grown increasingly aware of binge drinking alcohol abuse, a widespread pattern of alcohol intake that results in rapid intoxication. The public has also grown increasingly aware of the dangers of alcohol binging. Here are 5 causes of binge drinking, and how to address them, minimizing your consumption of alcohol. #1…
Why Aftercare Is Essential Post-Inpatient Addiction 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 Alcoholism Addiction, 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 Dependence Addiction, 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 Funny alcohol 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 Know alcohol 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 Alcoholic Addiction, 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…
