Signs of Drug Abusers at Work Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepJune 14, 2020No matter where you work, sharing your workplace with someone who shows signs of being a drug user can be distressing and worrisome. Whether it’s your co-worker, assistant, or boss who shows these signs of addiction, it can disrupt your day, create inefficiencies, and lead to real problems—fiscal, interpersonal, and even emotional. It is important…
Do I Need THC Addiction Treatment? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepApril 3, 2020THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, may seem harmless. However, up to 30 percent of people who use marijuana will develop some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. When you consider that and what addiction means to you, it’s clear you need to seek help. Ask yourself,…
What is THC? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepApril 2, 2020What is THC and CBD? Are they both just different forms of cannabis that can get you high? Over the last few years, a significant amount of change has occurred in the cannabis industry. Some states have made it legal for companies to sell CBD oils and products that lack THC. Others have approved the…
Is It Possible to Improve the Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, Heroin Addiction, Heroin Effects, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 22, 2020Heroin relapse is a problem that plagues many people with addiction, even after they go through the process of drug rehabilitation. As a result, the heroin addiction recovery rate is often heavily debated among medical professionals. Fully understanding this aspect of your treatment is a critical way of ensuring that you don’t run into any complications during…
The Devastating Effects of Meth on Your Teeth Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 16, 2020A person may use the term “meth mouth” to describe how meth effects on teeth lead to poor oral hygiene and endanger your health. Dentists everywhere dread the thought of trying to repair the damage long-term meth abuse causes. Along with the facial changes, meth effects on teeth is one of the most apparent signs…
The Dangers of Substance Abuse Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 12, 2020People become addicted to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons. It may start as a way of getting through a social situation or dealing with stress. People find they need more and more of the substance to get through the day. It’s difficult for people to remove themselves from the dangers of substance abuse without…
Marijuana and Education: What You Should Know Addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 3, 2020When it comes to learning the facts about marijuana or other drugs, there is a lot of information you there. As such, it can be confusing trying to find the right information, particularly, if the different agencies provide conflicting data. For this reason, research on marijuana and education on its effects are more crucial than…
Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana and Weed Additives Addiction, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepFebruary 21, 2020Whether you voted for or against the legalization of marijuana, many U.S. citizens now live in states where marijuana has been legalized. For those living in states where marijuana is still illegal, a product called “synthetic marijuana” is on the market as a purportedly legal alternative. Though the synthetic form is also illegal, drug producers…
What Are the Side Effects of Adderall Addiction? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, prescription drug abuse, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 19, 2020Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for children aged 3 and older, Adderall is a CNS stimulant mixture. It contains four different amphetamine salts: dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate and amphetamine…
Opioid Epidemic Statistics Alcohol and Drug News, Blog, Drug Abuse, Effects of Drugs, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepNovember 30, 2019The opioid epidemic is impacting more people from day to day. Many are dependent and abusing opioids according to stats on the opioid epidemic. The therapists at The Right Step provides an individual therapy program in TX for people recovering from opioid addiction. Below is more information on opioid epidemic statistics. Opioid Epidemic Statistics There…
