Battling the Opioid Crisis in AmericaAddiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug News, Drug Addiction, prescription drug abuseBy The Right StepNovember 23, 2019The kind of addiction treatment for a loved one TX residents want and deserve, will result in healing, hope, and recovery. More, now than ever, people need help when it comes to the disease of addiction. We don’t have to look any farther than the Opioid crisis in America to see this truth. Addiction to painkillers, both…
Myths About Drugs Aren’t Funnyalcohol 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…
Opiate Detox CentersBlog, 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…
Difference Between Opioids and OpiatesBlog, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, prescription drug abuse, Substance Abuse, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepNovember 10, 2019The words opioids and opiates often get used interchangeably. And while the two words do sound similar, is there any difference between the two? After all, if you’re seeking out a prescription drug addiction treatment center in TX, you want to make sure you’re going to a location that specializes in what you’re struggling to…
What is the Texas Opioid Epidemic?Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 15, 2019Federal officials affirm the United States is gripped in a national opioid epidemic. That crisis is real, with many big-pharma companies paying billions of dollars in fines instead of serving prison sentences for destroying lives and families. Officials at those same companies assured the medical community in the late 1990s that opioid pain medications were…
Heroin Withdrawal SymptomsAddiction, 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…
Symptoms of Meth: Addiction and WithdrawalDrug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 11, 2018Known as meth, ice, blue ice or glass, crystal methamphetamine resembles shiny blue-white “rocks” or fragments of glass of various sizes. Meth is an odorless, blue or colorless form of d-methamphetamine, a synthetic psychostimulant.
Jail and Drug Addiction: Not Always a Dead EndDrug AddictionBy The Right StepMay 1, 2018By Sara Schapmann In a criminal justice system where 1.5 million of its 2.3 million prisoners meet the DSM-IV criteria for drug addiction, Lake County Jail in Waukegan, IL is making a positive impact. Substance abuse in prisoners is a widespread problem, and one that often goes unaddressed–some argue at the expense of both perpetrator…
Gender Inequalities in Drug TraffickingDrug AddictionBy The Right StepMarch 14, 2018While some women may be incarcerated for being married or associated with male partners who deal drugs, some women do so themselves to escape poverty and support their families.
What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in San Antonio?Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJanuary 4, 2018The most recent drug abuse statistics in San Antonio reveal some changes in patterns of usage, as drugs illegally imported from Mexico have transformed local markets. This has led to increases in drug consumption overall, and three drugs in particular have seen use levels spike in the San Antonio area: marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin.
