Texas May Require Welfare Recipients to Take Drug Test alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, SocietyBy The Right StepJune 5, 2013A bill moving through the Texas Legislature would make it a requirement for those receiving welfare, unemployment, and other government benefits to pass drug tests. The bill was authored by Republican State Sen. Jane Nelson. She is the chairwoman of the senate’s Health and Human Services Committee. It has already been approved in the Senate…
Synthetic Drug Use on the Rise in Texas Alcohol and Drug News, SocietyBy The Right StepMay 15, 2013Synthetic and designer drugs have been in the news because of the harm they have caused and the frenetic law-making that has tried to keep up with the manufacturers of these drugs. Synthetic drugs, also sometimes labeled “designer,” are simply substances that produce a high and that are not naturally occurring. In some cases, they…
Texas the Worst State for Drunk Driving Alcohol and Drug News, SocietyBy The Right StepMay 13, 2013The state of Texas has the dubious distinction of being the worst in the union in terms of fatalities and accidents due to impaired driving. Within Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth had the highest number of fatalities and accidents. Groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving and individual lawmakers are trying to make changes to get Texas down…
New Enzymes May Be the Key to Treatment for Cocaine Addiction, Overdose Alcohol and Drug NewsBy The Right StepMay 3, 2013Enzymes are specialized proteins that power a vast array of chemical reactions that keep us alive and functioning properly. One of the chief responsibilities of these proteins is the molecular breakdown of various substances such as drugs and medications; without the actions of enzymes, these substances would stay in the body indefinitely. In recent years,…
25th Annual “Silver Anniversary”; Metamorphosis 2012 Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, EventBy The Right StepFebruary 15, 2012The Right Step is happy to confirm its participation and invite you to the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. 25th Annual “Silver Anniversary” Metamorphosis 2012 Silver Anniversary Conference Hilton Hotel, Arlington, Texas March 22, 23, and 24, 2012
Texas Man Wages Personal and Professional War on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction 12 Step, Addiction Recovery, adolescent addiction treatment, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJanuary 13, 2012When it comes to dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, the ongoing support of friends and family is every bit as important as identifying the problem and signing up for treatment. That’s the sentiment of James Patterson, executive director of The Right Step Conroe – an intensive outpatient treatment facility that is part of the…
Two Sides of Addiction for Betty Ford and Amy Winehouse Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, celebrity death, celebrity drug addiction, celebrity substance abuse, clinicsBy The Right StepAugust 1, 2011In the last few weeks, two very famous and influential women passed: Betty Ford, wife of former President Gerald Ford and founder of the Betty Ford Center, and Amy Winehouse, an influential British singer known for her unique combination of soul, jazz, and R&B. These two women achieved fame and recognition in different arenas–Betty Ford…
Five Myths About Cocaine Addiction alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, celebrity substance abuse, clinicsBy The Right StepApril 20, 2011Cocaine, undisputedly, is one of the most addictive street drugs, is derived from the coca plant. The addictive power of cocaine can be illustrated by the fact that nearly 25 million Americans report having used cocaine at least once. While one of the most commonly abused drugs, the myths about cocaine abuse are varied. Below…
The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepNovember 16, 2010The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Everyone knows that living as a drug addict or an alcoholic is not a desirable, positive lifestyle. However, many people believe using drugs and drinking alcohol is fine as long as you don’t take it to the extreme. Having a balanced view of life and…
A List of the Most Drunk Cities vs Most Sober Cities in the US alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 21, 2010A recent issue of the Men’s Health Magazine compiled a list of the most drunk cities and the most sober cities in the US. The “drunkest cites” list was compiled from the death rates from alcoholic liver disease, drunk driving car crashes, frequency of binge-drinking in the past month, number of DUI arrests, and severity…
