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…
Why Quitting Binge Drinking Cold Turkey Isn’t Effective alcohol 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 Disorder alcohol 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…
How to Help a Loved One Overcome Drug or Alcohol Addiction alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepDecember 4, 2017Dealing with an addict spouse may seem like a struggle at times, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The person you fell in love with and married is still there, but is challenged by a disease. Fortunately, recovery is possible.
Texas Drug Laws: A Breakdown of Controlled Substances alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJuly 24, 2017Texas has particularly strict laws around controlled substances and narcotics. The state’s laws are also complicated. The laws are explained in the Texas Penal Code and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code. Here’s a basic summary of Texas drug laws:
At-Risk Drinking: Excessive Drinking Defined by the NIAAA alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJune 23, 2017What is excessive drinking? If you follow public health discussions on the risks of alcohol consumption, or have simply seen headlines addressing the topic, you may be asking yourself what is considered “excessive drinking.” In the U.S., the guidelines used to define this dangerous pattern of alcohol intake — also known as heavy drinking —…
