Opiate Detox Centers Blog, Detoxification, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepNovember 17, 2019Deciding to enter opiate detox is one of the bravest you have ever made. It is definitely among the most life-changing ones. Choosing one that is the best fit for you can make a big difference. If you are looking for addiction for yourself, TX offers many choices, including The Right Step. Before making your…
Finding Great Rehab Centers in TX Addiction Recovery, Blog, DetoxificationBy The Right StepNovember 6, 2019Drug addiction can take over your life and make your recovery seem impossible. Thankfully, many rehab centers in TX can help you. If you follow the steps below, you should have an easier time finding a Texas rehab center. As always, work with your primary physician to ensure that your recovery goes as smoothly as…
5 Signs of Alcoholism Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, DetoxificationBy The Right StepOctober 7, 2019Alcoholism is one of the most prevalent substance use disorders in the United States. Many individuals and families have turned to professional help to find clinical treatment. The Right Step is one of many alcohol rehab centers in Texas that specializes in treating alcohol addiction. If you think you, or someone you love, may have…
Fentanyl vs Morphine Addiction, Detoxification, RecoveryBy The Right StepAugust 25, 2019Opioid pain relievers control chronic and acute pain. In the fentanyl vs morphine debate, many believe that fentanyl’s stronger and lasts longer. Typically, morphine is something you receive at the hospital. Fentanyl is a prescription you may take at home. However, both are highly addictive and require the help of a drug rehab program. Fentanyl…
Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction, Detoxification, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepAugust 9, 2019Once you become physically dependent on heroin, you’re likely to experience heroin withdrawal symptoms upon reducing your dose or quitting it altogether. Heroin causes tolerance as well as dependence on your chronic substance abuse. This means that your body needs increasing amounts of it in order to provide the desired high. Very uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms…
Long Term Effects of Xanax Addiction Recovery, Detoxification, Drug AbuseBy The Right StepAugust 8, 2019Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug that is used to treat conditions such as anxiety and panic disorder. It acts quickly to suppress the central nervous system and target the brain chemical that provides relaxation effects. The calming feeling that results are calming to those who have anxiety issues, as well as to individuals who may…
8 Reasons Why Medical Detox Is the Only Safe Way to Get Clean DetoxificationBy The Right StepJune 15, 2017Pharmacologic therapies are utilized in drug detox to prevent life-threatening withdrawal complications such as seizures, delirium tremens, heart attacks and suicidal ideation. Medical detox also increases compliance with psychosocial forms of addiction treatment in rehab. Medication management of withdrawal symptoms and recovery is based on the type, duration, timing and dosage of abused drugs as…
Drug Detox and Saunas: Can You Sweat Out Drug Toxins? DetoxificationBy The Right StepFebruary 17, 2017Withdrawal is an uncomfortable process, and it can sometimes take days for your body to do a thorough drug detox and for cravings to cease. If it were quick and painless to quit drugs, very few people would have addictions. Instead, drug detox, withdrawal and cravings hold people back.
Making It Through Detox DetoxificationBy The Right StepSeptember 22, 2014Detoxification, or detox, is one of the most difficult aspects of addiction treatment. Detox starts right after the last time you use drugs and is not over until the drug has been completely eliminated from your body. When you have been supplying your body with drugs for a long period of time and then stop…
Success Stories: “The Right Step Saved My Life” – Part II Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Detoxification, Interviews of Right Step Alumni, Success StoryBy The Right StepApril 20, 2012The following story comes directly from a person in recovery and a The Right Step alumnus. For his privacy, we have removed all references to his name. However, we hope that this story will inspire others who are addicted and their loved ones to seek out recovery programs like The Right Step’s to learn how…
