While many people may be aware that drug and alcohol abuse can significantly change an individual’s life, they may not know how much of a challenge it can be for some people to achieve and maintain sobriety when detox and chronic relapse are cyclical patterns. Staying sober after the first attempt at recovery can…
Given the common obstacles in early recovery many individuals face, a person battling a drug or alcohol dependency or addiction may acknowledge that a problem exists and recognize the need to reach out to a mental health professional and seek detox. Consulting an expert can be beneficial because many people may have difficulty ceasing substance…
The decision to go to an addiction detox program can bring up wildly different emotions ranging from excitement to despair. Sometimes these intense emotions can make it difficult to get the ball rolling and begin the step of abstaining and withdrawing from substances. It is important to remember that it is perfectly normal to have…
The differences between substance addiction and process addiction are substantial. Most people have never heard the term “process addiction” and erroneously assume it is the same as substance addiction. The truth is that there are some substantial differences between substance and process addictions. The Right Step is here to help you understand what you need…
If you are considering helping a loved one treat an addiction problem, it is important to do your research. It is not wise to attempt to go through alcohol detoxification without the help of a doctor. Alcohol detoxification involves many risks. It is true that some people are able to go through the detox process safely.…
Detoxification is a complex process, but a necessary one for men and women facing addiction. Who needs drug detox programs, though? Not everyone with an addiction will need to go through this treatment step, but many with moderate to severe addiction will need it. It’s hard to say what you’ll need. At The Right Step,…