Do I Need to Go to Rehab for Binge Drinking?Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJanuary 5, 2020If you read up on binge drinking, you’ll learn what it is, the facts, the risks, and the statistics. However, you might be surprised to learn that you binge drink more often than you realized. Does this mean you have a drinking problem? Does it make you an alcoholic? You wonder, do I need to…
Depression and AnxietyAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepDecember 30, 2019Depression and anxiety have always been closely connected with addiction. In many cases, they are the triggering things that led a person to start drinking or taking drugs. In time, they may even be associated with getting clean. This is because the chemical changes created by drugs and alcohol are the same chemicals in your…
Mental Illness StatisticsAddiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepDecember 27, 2019Mental illness is much more common than you may realize. Mental illness statistics can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help you understand the impact it has on society. More importantly, if you are struggling with mental illness, it tells you that you aren’t alone. There are millions of people in America going through the same…
What Are the Long Term Effects of Meth?Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepDecember 26, 2019Meth, 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…
What is Rehab Like?Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 24, 2019Have you avoided going to rehab because you wonder what is rehab like? Have you been to treatment before, and relapsed, and wondered if rehab is the same as the treatment program that you went through in the past? The Right Step staff understands your fears, concerns, and many questions that you likely have, including,…
Why is Alcohol Addictive?Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 18, 2019Many people that drink alcohol start out drinking with friends, or in other social situations. Perhaps you began drinking alcohol at the family dinner table during the holidays. Having a drink or two does not seem like it would cause harm. Why is alcohol addictive to the point of potentially causing severe harm to individuals…
Opiates DefinitionAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 16, 2019Opiates and opioids are in the news more than ever nowadays and it is with good reason. These are dangerously addictive substances that are a part of the medical community as well as the street drug community. There is a succinct definition for opiates. The opiates definition is as follows: opiates are narcotic drugs that…
Rehab Centers Near MeAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 13, 2019Drug addiction wrecks the lives of those it encounters. It will destroy bodies and homes, families and the mind. Substance abuse may sneak up on a person slowly or it could come in like a flood. But when it gets a hold of you, drug addiction treatment is the only solution for healing. If you’re…
Staying Sober for the HolidaysAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepDecember 12, 2019Sober holidays can be difficult, for a variety of reasons. Not only are you under stress, but you may be asked to put yourself in an environment that is triggering for you. Alcohol is everywhere during the holidays, and not everyone may understand what a sober holiday really is. Staying sober during the holidays is…
Finding Out How To Stop DrinkingAddiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepOctober 21, 2019Do you drink alcohol more often than you ever had before? Do you feel as if you need to drink to get through your day? If so, you may have thought about finding out how to stop drinking to improve your health and overall well-being. Dealing with an alcohol problem is overwhelming for many people.…
